Well safe to say this year has whizzed past us yet again, and we are now well and truly hurtling towards Christmas BUT before we do, there is one more very important night to celebrate! That’s right, Bonfire Night is this week and true to form, there are some fantastic larger displays happening across the county. However, if you like the idea of having some ribs with your rockets or some caramel sundae with your Catherine wheels then you may want to consider visiting one of the displays being put on by a pub, golf club or restaurant.
We have put together just a handful of the many venues offering bonfire and firework displays in Essex in 2015 to help your celebrations go with a fizz, pop, crackle, bang.
The Yew Tree CM23 1DJ
Thursday 5th November
This popular venue is promising an evening with plenty of fireworks to enjoy. Bring along your homemade guy – the best one wins a gourmet meal at the restaurant. There will also be a range of delicious hot food, hot and cold beverages, candy floss, caramel apples and mulled wine.
Gates open at 7pm and all money raised will be donated to a wonderful charity, Help for Heroes. So pop along to The Yew Tree for a night for fun and help support this important cause.
The Royal Oak CM9 6PE
Thursday 5th November
A hugely popular bonfire night at The Royal Oak is a great night for the whole family. The fire will be lit around 630pm and the first rocket will go up at 7pm. Food will be available on the night to sate those raging appetites and you can enjoy a real ale or hot coffee in the cosy pub after.
Whilst there is no charge for attending, donations (either monetary or in the form of additional fireworks) are warmly welcomed. Please just hand to a member of staff behind the bar.
Ensure your evening goes with a bang by spending bonfire night at The Royal Oak.
The Jolly Sailor CM9 4RS
Friday 6th November
Overlooking the Blackwater Estuary, this traditional establishment is a firm favourite with the locals. Their firework festivities kick off at 730pm with a raging bonfire and plenty of whizzes and bangs to be seen. They offer an extensive range of beers, ales, spirits and wines, and their tasty menu will be available as normal.
Adults are charged at just £2, children at only £1 and all monies will go towards ‘Row 4 a Reason’. Spend your bonfire night at The Jolly Sailor for a guaranteed jolly good time!
The Notleys Golf Club CM8 1RG
Saturday 7th November
Open to members and non-members, a whole evening of entertainment beckons at The Notleys Golf Club. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7pm and you can expect the first big bang at 8pm. You can enjoy a disco and delicious hot food. A fully stocked bar means that there will be more than just the fizz of fireworks on offer too!
Tickets on the gate are £6 for adults and £4 for children. However, if you buy in advance from the clubhouse, a ticket for 2 adults and 2 kids can be purchased for just £16! Head over to The Notleys Golf Club for an absolutely cracking bonfire night.
The Anchor Riverside SS5 6ND
Saturday 7th November
Sit back, relax and enjoy a view of stunning fireworks from the extensive riverside garden at The Anchor Riverside. Their usual, mouth-watering menu will be available and you can book a table in the stunning Orangery with its full length glass windows, or in the restaurant. If you prefer to hover in the garden the BBQ grill will be cooking hot delicious snacks.
Ensure your bonfire night lights up your life as well as the night sky, reserve your table at The Anchor Riverside today.
The Chequers CM17 0PZ
Thursday 5thNovember
A much loved local venue, The Chequers has a great bonfire night planned for 2015. The bonfire (on the green) will be lit at 730pm, and fireworks in the pub garden will begin at 845pm. Their full menu and bar food will be on offer as usual, as well as scrumptious sausage baps and Spiced Apple Winter Pimms!
Their regular Thursday night live music session will also be taking place, featuring the popular Tom Ryder. Bonfire night is guaranteed to be a blast at The Chequers!
And for something a little different….
The creative chefs at Bourgee in Southend (SS1 2ER) have designed a firework themed menu that will be available from 5th – 8th November inclusive. 4 awesome courses inspired by colourful celebration consist of:
“Kindling” of Lobster Bombs
“A Little Sparkler” of a Pink Champagne Supernova
“The Big Bang” of Bonfire Beef and Dauphonoise Potatoes, and
“The Grand Finale” featuring a Catherine Wheel of Apple Tart.