King's Lynn's Bonfire Night celebration will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, a day after the traditional November 5 observance. The Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk has scheduled Fawkes in The Walks at the town-center park, with entertainment starting at 6:00 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00) and the fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00). Admission is free, and organizers will invite voluntary donations. Visitors should also pay attention to entrance arrangements as the display approaches.
These details are published on the council's official Fawkes in The Walks event page. The UK moves from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time on October 25, 2026, so the times above have no daylight-saving adjustment on November 6. This is confirmed by GOV.UK's clock-change schedule. The published 8:00 p.m. fireworks start therefore corresponds exactly to the scheduled 20:00 UTC start.
The council's October 21, 2026, event announcement describes an evening with food stalls, fairground rides and live entertainment. DJ Mark Purdy and the band Vex are named as performers, while Radio West Norfolk presenter Simon Rowe is scheduled to help entertain visitors. Mayor Steve Bearshaw is expected to lead the countdown to the choreographed fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. GMT (UTC+00:00).
The 6:00 p.m. start provides an opportunity to visit the stalls or enjoy the music ahead of the main display. It is sensible to arrive in time to find a suitable viewing area and meet any friends or family members, rather than aiming to enter just before the countdown. The council does not give a confirmed overall finishing time on its main 2026 event page, so visitors should not plan an onward connection around an assumed end time.
Radio West Norfolk's 2026 event guide advises that entrances from London Road, near the library and Seven Sisters will close at 7:45 p.m. in King's Lynn, GMT (UTC+00:00), on Friday, November 6. It directs people arriving after that time to enter via Tennyson Avenue. This is a specific access notice from the participating local broadcaster; the council's main 2026 event page presently advises checking its social media channels for changes, rather than publishing a complete event-night entrance map.
The distinction matters: the park's everyday entrances should not be taken as a guarantee that each gate will remain open during a major fireworks event. If you are arriving close to 7:45 p.m., check the council's most recent announcements and allow for a different approach to the venue. The council's general The Walks visitor guide identifies entrances at Tennyson Road, Extons Road and Saint James Road and describes level entrances and flat tarmac paths. These describe the usual park, not a confirmed event-specific accessible route.
Visitors who need accessible access, have mobility concerns or are traveling with a stroller should check any final event instructions before setting out. There is no separately verified 2026 accessibility plan or designated entrance for every type of access need in the notices reviewed here. General park accessibility information is helpful background, but it does not replace arrangements made for the fireworks crowd.
The borough council describes Fawkes in The Walks as free to attend, with a voluntary collection to help cover the cost of organizing the display. Its current event information does not list a ticket price, booking link or advance-registration procedure for general admission. This should not be confused with a separate charge for a fairground ride, food or an item bought from an authorized seller. A donation is optional and is not described as an admission ticket.
Because entrance and crowd-management arrangements can change, visitors should use the official council event page and the council's latest channels for any final instructions. Do not rely on unofficial ticket-resale listings or assume that unrelated Bonfire Night events in Norfolk have the same rules.
For visitors traveling by car, the council recommends St James' multi-story car park or other town-center car parks, rather than nearby residential side streets. St James' is located on Clough Lane, King's Lynn, PE30 1BT, close to The Walks. The council warns that parking in a way that obstructs residential roads could prevent emergency vehicles from getting through.
The council's St James' parking listing currently describes a pay-on-foot multi-story facility with a 2.2-meter height restriction, accessible bays and an evening rate of £3 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.. It also states that the car park is closed from 11:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; visitors should check current terms and opening arrangements before traveling, especially if they plan to leave a vehicle overnight. The listed parking charge is separate from the free fireworks admission.
Town-center car parks are an alternative if St James' is full or unsuitable. Drivers should allow enough time to park, walk to the correct entrance and exit safely after the display. Anyone arriving by public transportation should check service information and return options with the relevant operator, rather than assuming late-night services will run because an event is taking place.
The council asks that children be accompanied by an adult and strongly advises visitors not to bring pets, which may be distressed by crowds and loud fireworks. Personal fireworks and sparklers are not allowed in The Walks during the event. The council's October 2026 announcement also states that unauthorized drones are prohibited. Those restrictions are particularly important in a park where thousands of people may be moving between stalls, entertainment areas and viewing locations.
Glow products and novelties should be purchased from authorized vendors inside the park, according to the organizer. Practical preparations include warm clothing, footwear suitable for potentially wet or uneven ground, and an agreed meeting point for anyone visiting in a group. Check weather conditions on the day, and remember that the main fireworks take place outdoors after dark.
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, traditionally marks events associated with the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. As explained in UK Parliament's history of the plot, the conspirators planned an attack on Parliament connected to November 5. Modern community celebrations, however, can be scheduled on a nearby date. For King's Lynn in 2026, the published event date is Friday, November 6. The council has not stated in the cited event notice that the date change has a particular cause, so visitors should simply plan around the confirmed schedule rather than assume a reason.
As checked October 31, 2026: The council continues to list November 6, free admission, 6:00 p.m. entertainment and 8:00 p.m. fireworks. Radio West Norfolk's 2026 guide adds a 7:45 p.m. closure notice for specified entrances, with later entry via Tennyson Avenue. Check the council's official event information shortly before traveling for final access, transportation or program changes. If you plan to drive, review the car park details, avoid blocking side streets and leave extra walking time. The most useful plan is to arrive well before the display, enjoy the entertainment and follow any updated instructions from event staff.
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