Bonfire Night in Loughborough 2026: Fireworks Displays, Dates & Local Guide
Loughborough offers two of Leicestershire's finest Guy Fawkes spectacles: the world-famous steam train Bonfire Night at the Great Central Railway and the massive Loughborough RFC & Wicked Hathern Fireworks.
1. Great Central Railway Bonfire & Fireworks 2026
| Event Feature | Verified Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status / Date | Thursday 5 November 2026 (Confirmed Date) |
| Official Venue | Quorn & Woodhouse Station (GCR) |
| Full Address | Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Loughborough (LE12 8AG) |
| Timings & Schedule | Doors Open 18:00 (6:00pm) / Steam Train Shuttles from Loughborough Central / Bonfire Lit 19:00 / Fireworks 19:30 / Finishes 22:30 |
| Admission & Tickets | Online booking via tickets.gcrailway.co.uk: Entry & Train Packages £7.00 to £19.00 |
| Official Portal | Great Central Railway Booking |
About Great Central Railway Bonfire & Fireworks 2026
Combine the magic of a heritage steam locomotive ride with a sensational fireworks display! Travel by steam train from Loughborough Central to Quorn & Woodhouse station for a giant wood bonfire, pyrotechnics, hot food stalls, and real ale marquee.
2. Loughborough RFC & Wicked Hathern Fireworks Night 2026
| Event Feature | Verified Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status / Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 (Confirmed Date) |
| Official Venue | Loughborough Rugby Football Club |
| Full Address | Cotton Way, Derby Road Playing Fields, Loughborough (LE11 5FJ) |
| Timings & Schedule | Gates Open 17:30 / Huge Bonfire 18:45 / Main Fireworks Extravaganza 19:45 |
| Admission & Tickets | Advance online tickets via Gighabit: Adult £10, Child (Under 16) £8, Family Early Bird £28, Under 3s Free |
| Official Portal | Gighabit Loughborough RFC Booking |
About Loughborough RFC & Wicked Hathern Fireworks Night 2026
Presented in partnership with the Wicked Hathern Fest team at Loughborough RFC! Features a mammoth wood bonfire, stadium-quality aerial fireworks, live DJs, food village, and clubhouse bar.
Interactive Map of Loughborough Fireworks Displays
Confirmed Nearby Bonfire Night Events
- Explore Leicester Abbey Park Bonfire (~16 km away) – County civic bonfire & pyromusical.
- Explore Melbourne Rugby Club Fireworks (~18 km away) – South Derbyshire community display.
- Explore Ashby-de-la-Zouch RFC Fireworks (~15 km away) – National Forest sports bonfire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the train from Loughborough to Quorn for the GCR Bonfire?
Yes, Great Central Railway runs dedicated heritage steam train shuttle services between Loughborough Central Station (LE11 1BE) and Quorn & Woodhouse Station throughout the evening.
Where is parking for Loughborough RFC on Cotton Way?
Designated parking is available in surrounding industrial and retail park car parks off Derby Road, with marshals directing traffic to the rugby club gates.
