Benenden Bonfire and Fireworks
Field by Benenden School main entrance, Benenden · 7 November 2026
Benenden Bonfire Society's annual village bonfire and fireworks, held on the field by Benenden School's main entrance. Profits go to projects in the parish.
Highlights
- Traditional bonfire lit at 6.30pm
- Fireworks at 7pm
- Barbecue from when the gates open
- Licensed bar with real ale
Good to know
- There is no parking at Benenden School; park considerately in the village and allow up to 20 minutes to walk.
- Every ticket is scanned and bags are checked, so leave bags at home if you can.
- No personal sparklers or fireworks.
Getting there
Field by Benenden School main entrance, Benenden School main entrance, Cranbrook Road, Benenden, TN17 4ES
Get directionsChecked on 16 October 2026 against benendenfireworks.co.uk, ticketsource.com. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check
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