Biggest council-run firework event to light up sky

The Himley Hall fireworks display returns this weekend

Thousands of people are expected to attend the UK's biggest council-run Bonfire Night fireworks display at Himley Hall in the West Midlands on Saturday.

The annual event, run by Dudley Council in association with SWG Group, takes place on Saturday, and this year's theme is "music through the decades".

A 30-minute fireworks display will be choreographed to well-known songs, alongside an evening of entertainment including a funfair, night market, live performances, food stalls and bars.

Councillor Damian Corfield, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said the event, which will be hosted by BBC Radio WM's Ed James, was "one of the most exciting dates in the year".

"I've been out there, and preparations are well under way," he said.

"Well over 22,000 people attend. . . It's going to be absolutely tremendous."

There will also be a silent disco and premium viewing area for those with VIP tickets, which include access to themed rooms inside the hall, and there will also be large onsite screens.

Mr Corfield said tickets were cheaper if bought in advance, costing £13.75 for adults and £7.70 for children over five. He described the VIP experience as "that little bit special".

Getting there

A shuttle bus service, operated by National Express and Diamond, will run to and from locations across the Dudley borough for ticket holders at a cost of £1 each way.

Pick-up points include Dudley, Stourbridge and Halesowen bus stations, as well as Kingswinford Cross, Sedgley Bull Ring, Quarry Bank, Wombourne Church, Coseley, Cradley and Merry Hill.

There will also be a park and ride service from Col's car boot field on the B4176 Himley bypass, with free shuttle buses running every 12 minutes.

A small amount of on-site parking will also be available at Himley Hall.