Guide to Bonfire Night 2025 in and Around Reading

23 October 2025

Remember, remember the fifth of November! As the nights draw in and there's a distinct chill in the air, communities across the country prepare for an evening of spectacular pyrotechnics, crackling bonfires, and the unmistakable aroma of bonfire toffee and hot dogs.


It's a night when families wrap up warm, children clutch sparklers with gleeful determination, and the sky explodes into a canvas of colour and light. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, Reading and its surrounding towns and villages offer a brilliant array of Bonfire Night celebrations that promise to make this year's festivities truly memorable.


From traditional village displays to larger organised events, there's something for everyone this November. Here's your Celador Apartments guide to the best Bonfire Night events happening across Reading and the surrounding areas in 2025.

Mapleduram Fireworks

Fizz, whizz, pop! Get ready to be amazed as fireworks light up the skies above The Club at Mapledurham with a dazzling display of colours. Organisers promise an enchanting evening filled with entertainment for all the family, where you can indulge in some tasty delights from local food vendors and make it a night to remember.


  • Location: The Club at Mapledurham, Chazey Heath, Reading, RG4 7UD

  • Date: Saturday, 1st November 2025.

  • Time: 16:00-22:00. Gates Open: 16:00. Fireworks: 18:00. Gates Close: 22:00


Details:

Book tickets here. Please bring your tickets with you on the night. You will be asked to present them on arrival. This is strictly a ticketed event. No tickets can be purchased on the evening.

Spooky Spectacular at Windsor Racecourse

“Gasp in awe at our jaw-dropping fireworks finale: a sky-filling display guaranteed to send shivers (of delight) down your spine. Spin, whirl, and scream on classic funfair rides – a nostalgic treat for kids and grown-ups alike! Tuck into seasonal street food, sweet treats, and warming drinks from our festive stalls. The perfect way to stay toasty as the night creeps in.”


  • Location: Maidenhead Road, Windsor SL4 5EZ

  • Date: Saturday, 1st November

  • Time: From 16:00. Fireworks at 19:30. Ends at 21:00

Details:  
Another chance to combine the elegance of horse racing with spectacular fireworks at this prestigious venue. Entertainment will include scary stilt walkers, LED performers, and a visual light display, a live fire performer, Susan Handy Dancers and local stall holders.


Tickets are available here: From £15 per adult and £15 per child. Under 4s go free. Family bundles are available.

FOPPS Fireworks Fiesta, Pangbourne

“It will be another year of fantastic entertainment with a bar, hot food, amusement stalls, and special guests, all in aid of the children of Pangbourne Primary school. Each year, a team of volunteers works hard to provide a wonderful village fireworks event.”


  • Location: Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, RG8 7LB.
  • Date: Saturday, November 1st
  • Time: Gates at 17:30, bonfire at 18:00, fireworks at 19:00.


Tickets are available here: Adult £12, Child £6, Family ticket £30, with discounts for tickets purchased before November. Under 2s go free.


Details:

There will be a thrilling 15-minute display, Bonfire, Hot food and drinks, Beer, Wine and Prosecco, Coffee and Cakes, a Tombola and Glow Toys, and amusement stalls.

1st Woodley Scouts Fireworks Display

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