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Best Bonfire Day Fireworks Displays in London
Battersea Park Fireworks Display
The Battersea Park will be illuminated with a magnificant bonfire and a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the river Thames, choreographed to a musical soundtrack. This year the fireworks will be organised by the award-winning Jubilee Fireworks and the whole event will be hosted by the Radio presenter for Virgin Radio UK- Christian Williams. Other attractions will include stalls with hot food and drinks, a bar, family activities and shops selling colourful glow-in-the-dark accessories. It's a great night for families and friends, with a lot going on to fit everyone's taste.
Tickets must be bought in advance!
Price: Adult early bird tickets £8, advance tickets £10. Children under 10 enter free
Time: Gate opens at 6pm, bonfire begins at 7.30pm and fireworks start at 8pm. There is no entry after 8pm.
Address: Battersea, London, SW11 4NJ
Transport: Queenstown Road Railway Station, Clapham Junction Railway Station
Tickets: Buy at http://enablelc.org/fireworks
Best Ice Skating Rinks in London
Somerset House
The grand 18th-century courtyard backdrop met with festive events on every corner make the Somerset House Ice Rink one of the most glorious in London. Apart from skating the stunning 900-square-metre rink, there are a lot of other attractions to be found. At Fortnum's Lodge you can kick back and relax over a glass of champagne, a cup of hot chocolate, desserts and a variety of appetizers. You can also shop at the pop up Fortnum's Christmas Arcade which is the perfect place to find all of your Christmas gifts! For the party hungry there are exclusive Club Nights on the rink with music from top international DJs, featuring Ministry of Sound and Island Records. An onsight Skate School is open throughout the weekends and children under 8 can join the Polar Cub Club and take their first steps on the ice at a safe seperate training rink with fun polar bear stabilisers.
Details
When: Daily 10am-10:15pm. November 18-January 10
Where: Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Price: from £7.50 +booking fees (1 hour skating session)
Tube: Temple / Charing Cross / Covent Garden
Tickets: Book at https://www.somersethouse.org.uk or call 0844 847 1520