To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Find out more here.

Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes night, is a much-loved date on the Sussex events calendar, with many towns and villages celebrating it between September and November.
The Sussex Bonfires have a 300-year-old tradition of remembering the day Guy Fawkes and his band of conspirators were foiled in their plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605. Events in Sussex take on their own meanings as they also commemorate the 17 Protestant martyrs burned at the stake in Lewes, East Sussex, during the reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary) in the 1500s. Hastings Bonfire falls on Hastings Week which celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
Each town has their own Bonfire Society who raise funds throughout the year to ensure the events can go ahead. At each event, the socieities join together to march their way through the streets in a flaming torchlit procession, before lighting the giant bonfire, burning the secret effigy, and igniting the fireworks for a spectacular finale.
Bonfire events throughout Sussex are extremely busy with large crowds. They are also noisy with regular large bangs heard from firecrackers and pyrotechnics. You must plan your journey in advance as there will be road closures and limited parking, as well as planned train cancellations in the interest of public safety.
Each event is entirely dependent on donations, so please bring spare change with you.
No results found.
Sunday, 3 May Floral Crown Workshop for Adults Create your own beautiful crown using…
Ash Tree Inn is a welcoming 17th Century free house in Ashburnham, East Sussex, set in the High…
A heritage funicular railway on Hastings' West Hill. The West Hill Lift, first opened in 1891,…
Located opposite Hastings railway station, lies The Seadog. A truly independent pub, this is a…
Have you ever found something interesting and wondered what it might be? Find out about fossil…
The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique chance to enjoy one of Britain's most treasured…
Come back to life with Crafted at Powdermills In East Sussex - just over an hour’s train from…
Stoats is a lovely holiday home located in the beautiful coastal area of Winchelsea Beach.
Nestling between the fishing beach and Hastings Old Town, Hastings Contemporary is sensitively and…
History, privacy and elegance combine in the two high-end holiday homes at Greyfriars, a Grade…
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is famous for its birdlife, Ranger Matt will help you spot seasonal…
The Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra is the first fully professional orchestra in Hastings since the…
Mother's Day Spring Wreath Workshop - This Mother's Day, gift something a little different — time…
Visit the site of one of the most famous battles in England's history – the 1066 Battle of…
Audiences up and down the country will be transported back to the heart of an impromptu Irish house…
Back by demand, The Illegal Eagles bring their new Hotel California Tour to Hastings. Celebrating…
This exciting event will be organised in conjuction with the Peasmarsh Memorial Hall Committee to…
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history…


Despite the feeling of seclusion, it's easy to get here by rail, sea or road and there are plenty of transport options for getting around.
View our interactive map of 1066 Country, and download the Visit 1066 guide.
Use our itinerary planner to create the perfect visit.
Looking to get more out of your trip? Take a look at our latest offers.
Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
© 1066 Country. All Rights Reserved