Fireworks Night at Buckden Towers
2026-11-05 17:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
Each year on 5th November, the historic grounds of Buckden Towers are transformed into a vibrant Bonfire Night celebration—bringing together spectacle, atmosphere, and community in a setting unlike any other.
Following its successful launch in 2025, the event returns in 2026 (Thursday 5 November), continuing to build a tradition that places Buckden Towers at the heart of the village’s seasonal celebrations.

🎇 What to expect
Drawing on the 2025 event, Fireworks Night at the Towers is designed as a full evening experience, beginning as dusk falls:

Gates open from around 5:00pm
A bonfire and gathering atmosphere builds early in the evening
The main fireworks display typically begins after dark (around 6:00–6:30pm)

Across the grounds, visitors can expect:

a large-scale professional fireworks display
a lively, family-friendly environment
space to gather, move, and enjoy the spectacle safely

🍔 Food, drink, and atmosphere
One of the defining features of the evening is the sense of occasion created across the site. Previous events have included:

Hot and cold food stalls
Sweet treats and seasonal snacks
A fully licensed bar
Glow items and small attractions for children

The result is something more than a fireworks display—it becomes a shared village celebration, where people arrive early, meet friends, and enjoy the atmosphere before the countdown begins.
Set against the dramatic silhouette of Buckden Towers, the combination of firelight, music, and open space creates a striking and memorable backdrop for the evening.

🎟️ Tickets and booking
Tickets are typically booked online in advance, with 2025 tickets available via TicketSource:

Book Fireworks Night tickets (Buckden Towers)

For 2026, tickets are expected to be released via the same platform and through the event organisers (often working with Pomegranate Events / Buckden Community Events).
👉 Based on 2025:

Affordable pricing tiers (adults, children, family options)
Advance booking recommended
The event may limit or avoid on-the-gate sales if tickets have sold out.

✨ The overall experience
Fireworks Night at Buckden Towers is not simply about the display—it is about coming together.
It offers:

a traditional Bonfire Night, reimagined in a historic setting
a social evening for families and friends
and a chance to experience the Towers after dark, alive with light, sound, and celebration

As the fireworks rise above the Towers and the crowd gathers below, the evening captures something rare: a moment where heritage, community, and shared experience meet.

Marguerite Guilmoto RIP 1993
2026-11-08 00:00

Lily Simpson RIP 1996
2026-11-08 00:00

Elizabeth Hustler RIP 2022
2026-11-11 00:00

John Bennett RIP 1987
2026-11-12 00:00

Dorothy Gurney RIP 2006
2026-11-12 00:00

Donald Critchers RIP 2009
2026-11-13 00:00

Doris Maud Irene Kennedy RIP 2002
2026-11-15 00:00

Audrey Betty Murkett RIP 2005
2026-11-15 00:00

Elizabeth Marie McDonnell RIP 2016
2026-11-16 00:00

Philip Mount RIP 1992
2026-11-16 00:00

Ralph Burrows RIP 2025
2026-11-19 00:00

Fr Patrick (Paddy) O'Rouke CMF RIP 2010
2026-11-19 00:00

Masie Verrecchia RIP 1993
2026-11-21 00:00

Patrick Albert Moloney RIP 1981
2026-11-22 00:00

Teresa Adlard RIP 2017
2026-11-23 00:00

Gladys Irene Conby RIP 2015
2026-11-25 00:00

Fergus Iain Stewart Boyle RIP 1980
2026-11-26 00:00

Colleen Elizabeth Gooch RIP 2002
2026-11-26 00:00

Patrick Conway RIP 2013
2026-11-27 00:00

Judith (Judy) Campbell Figgures RIP 2017
2026-11-28 00:00

Joan Miles RIP 2019
2026-11-28 00:00

Eileen Monaghan RIP 1999
2026-11-28 00:00

Ellen Harriet Stratton RIP 1970
2026-11-28 00:00

James Coulter RIP 1993
2026-12-03 00:00

Franklin Rudolph RIP 2012
2026-12-03 00:00

Christingle Service
2026-12-05 15:30 - 17:00
Each year, in the days leading up to Christmas, the churches of Buckden come together at St Mary’s for a Christingle Service—a simple, joyful, and deeply symbolic celebration that brings the community together.
Organised by Buckden Churches Together, the service is especially welcoming to families and children, offering a gentle and engaging way to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
🕯️ A service full of meaning
At the heart of the service is the Christingle itself—an orange decorated with a candle, ribbon, and sweets—each element carrying a meaning:

the orange represents the world
the candle the light of Christ
the red ribbon the love of God
the sweets and fruits the gifts of creation

During the service, Christingles are lit, gradually filling the church with a warm and beautiful glow—creating a moment that is both memorable and moving.
🎶 A celebration for all
The service typically includes:

well-known carols and music
a short, accessible reflection
the lighting of the Christingles
a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere for all ages

It is designed to be inclusive and accessible, whether you are a regular churchgoer or simply looking for a meaningful way to prepare for Christmas.
🌟 An invitation
All are warmly invited to join this special gathering at St Mary’s.It is a chance to:

come together as a community
experience a moment of stillness and light
and share in a tradition that continues to bring people together year after year

✨ A moment of light
In the quiet glow of the Christingles, the message of Christmas is expressed in a simple and powerful way: light in the darkness, shared with all.

Dorothy Alice Gwendolyn Lockey RIP 2003
2026-12-07 00:00

Thomas O'Connor RIP 1993
2026-12-07 00:00

Fr Emilio Jose Rosendo CMF RIP 1994
2026-12-07 00:00
