Fireworks display

[Linda Kemp]

Where is the BIGGEST and BEST fireworks display near Hampton please?  I'm trying to find out details as to whether there is one across the river at Apps Farm Walton 5th November. There normally is.  If so, what time does it start and does the ferry across from the Bell make sense?

[Jayne]

Hi Linda,

I don't know anything about Apps Farm but the one at Imber Court, Esher is always very good. And apparently the Kempton Racecourse one gets better each year. Hope that helps.

[Linda Kemp]

Gosh, thanks Jayne.  They both sound great, much appreciated!

[Clive]

The NPL Sports Club firework display in Teddington is pretty good, it's this Saturday. 

 

Fireworks set to music, various catering options available and live music/beer festival afterwards.

 

Full info in the attached.

[Linda Kemp]

Thanks Clive, sounds like a good one and handy to get to on the R68 bus as well.  Fireworks every week, why not!

[paul johnston]

Linda - what a great idea for a discussion thread. I am sure I am not the only one benefitting from the suggestions you are getting !!

[Louise Bools]

Hi, Carlisle Infant School is holding it's annual fireworks spectacular at Carlisle Infant School grounds, Broad Lane, Hampton on SATURDAY 12th November. Gates open at 5.30pm and fireworks are at approx. 6.15pm. There will be side shows, barbeque, bottle tombola, beer tent, hot food and live entertainment. Tickets on-the-gate are £6.00 for adults and £3.50 for children (Under 3s free).

Louise Bools, CSA

[Samantha Gore]

Hi Linda,

 

Kempton Park gets my vote, it's considered one of the best in London in fact. But it gets huge crowds and parking and queueing for tickets can be rather painful, so it's not everyone's first choice. My recommendation is to aim to be there by 7.15 and don't expect the fireworks to start on time. I am going to go by train from Hampton this year.

 

And I think the ferry to Molesey only runs when we are on BST, so not an option for getting to Apps Court this time of year.

 

Regards, Samantha

[Linda Kemp]

Thank you very much for all these suggestions!  Careers missed in marketing as you've done such a brilliant job explaining transport options there and amenities too!  Decisions..decisions..

[Diana Brackley]

Unfortunately Linda I cannot share your enthusiasm, left to me there would be NO fireworks.  I have 3 dogs and at least for the week preceeding and the week after my dogs hide in the wardrobe, under the bed covers and when they don't know what else to do I have 3 quivering little jellies.  What scares me most is that one of them especially is so bad I pray she doesn't have a heart attack and die, it's that serious.  Sorry to put a dampner on it.

 

Linda Kemp said:

Thanks Clive, sounds like a good one and handy to get to on the R68 bus as well.  Fireworks every week, why not!

[Linda Kemp]

Diane, I am truly sorry that your pets aren't into fireworks.  It's always the dilemma.  At Kempton Park this evening I was hoping any horses were out of earshot as it was very loud indeed.  The fireworks were absolutely brilliant, half an hour of choregraphed fantastic stuff really close up, £8 on the gate.  Definitely the biggest and best!  Then off to "Plenty", Italian restaurant near Hampton station for one of Tania's huge pizza's for £7.50, glass of wine for £3 + coffee, then back in time to catch the back end of match of the day.  My kind of evening!  Extremely good value!  All the best

[Diana Brackley]

Hello Linda

Sounds like you really had a good night, pleased to hear that, I'm going to have to try the pizza sounds fab.

I think , that as we will always have fireworks and I appreciate there are plenty of people who love them, then the organised displays are the best.  I have 2 friends with dogs who are not bothered by them at all.  Ironically I also have a horse who doesn't seem at all bothered by them, mainly I think because he lives on the edge of the army's ranges and they are always firing shots!!

Diana

[Roger Merriman]

Indeed Freddie My folks dog slept though all the fireworks including the ones set off in the garden, in the country so enough space for some bigger bangs.

Diana Brackley said:

Hello Linda

Sounds like you really had a good night, pleased to hear that, I'm going to have to try the pizza sounds fab.

I think , that as we will always have fireworks and I appreciate there are plenty of people who love them, then the organised displays are the best.  I have 2 friends with dogs who are not bothered by them at all.  Ironically I also have a horse who doesn't seem at all bothered by them, mainly I think because he lives on the edge of the army's ranges and they are always firing shots!!

Diana