London fireworks November 5
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London fireworks November 5
It looks on the websites that London has fireworks all over the city on November 5,
Guy Fawkes Night.
Where would be the best place to view?
I will be staying at a hotel near the London Eye.
Also, any information of which tube for fireworks, being some are closed.
Thank you for any info to whose people who love fireworks and those who do not.
Betsy3
Guy Fawkes Night.
Where would be the best place to view?
I will be staying at a hotel near the London Eye.
Also, any information of which tube for fireworks, being some are closed.
Thank you for any info to whose people who love fireworks and those who do not.
Betsy3
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Disclaimer: I lived in London 20 (yes, twenty) years ago. At that time there were lots of minor level fireworks all over the city (causing our dog to cower under the bed) but little in the way of large scale (4th of July) shows, of the type that you would travel any distance to see. Maybe that has changed in 20 years?
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One time totally by accident I had the best time up top of the London Hilton (the one on Park Lane). Sat having cocktails in the lounge bar w/ fireworks on view at every corner of the horizon.
I wasn't looking for bonfire night festivities because I used to live in the UK and had 'been there, done that' several years.
This is a link to lots of fireworks/fairs all around London. -- note some are on the 4th and some on the 5th.
http://www.visitlondon.com/events/tag/bonfire-night
I wasn't looking for bonfire night festivities because I used to live in the UK and had 'been there, done that' several years.
This is a link to lots of fireworks/fairs all around London. -- note some are on the 4th and some on the 5th.
http://www.visitlondon.com/events/tag/bonfire-night
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Skibumette, my childhood dog did the same thing.
Thanks jamikins for the suggestion.
And thanks janisj for the link.
This link shows a list of places for fireworks on the left side.
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/blackhea...s-display.aspx
Are there any places that catch your eye that might be good for safety for women and convenient?
I live in a city where just 1 mile makes the difference between safe and not so safe at night.
Thanks!
betsy3
Thanks jamikins for the suggestion.
And thanks janisj for the link.
This link shows a list of places for fireworks on the left side.
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/blackhea...s-display.aspx
Are there any places that catch your eye that might be good for safety for women and convenient?
I live in a city where just 1 mile makes the difference between safe and not so safe at night.
Thanks!
betsy3
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Safety shouldn't be an issue at any of the Fireworks displays. But of the list I linked -- absolutely the easiest to reach would be @ Coram's Fields on 4 Nov. It is very near the Russell Square tube station in central London. I have no idea how good/big their display will be.
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There will be crowds, but a public display organised by the local authority, as in Battersea Park or on Blackheath, will be managed and controlled for safety of all kinds (that's the point, bearing in mind the various stupidly horrific things that can happen in people's back gardens when they get their hands on fireworks).
Given that it's that time of year again, readers in general might like to take note of the fireworks for the Lord Mayor's Show on 12th November. This is a spectacular show lasting 10-15 minutes from 5pm, launched from the river and best viewed in my opinion from the south bank by Coin St/ Gabriel's Wharf, near the Oxo Tower. Free! Lots of people around and public transport will be crowded, but you don't need any more than the usual cautiousness in crowds.
http://www.lordmayorsshow.org/visitors/fireworks
Given that it's that time of year again, readers in general might like to take note of the fireworks for the Lord Mayor's Show on 12th November. This is a spectacular show lasting 10-15 minutes from 5pm, launched from the river and best viewed in my opinion from the south bank by Coin St/ Gabriel's Wharf, near the Oxo Tower. Free! Lots of people around and public transport will be crowded, but you don't need any more than the usual cautiousness in crowds.
http://www.lordmayorsshow.org/visitors/fireworks
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Betsy you really dont need to worry about safety in Blackheath - its a lovely little village. The riots impacted MANY boroughs in London, there were even some in Notting Hill so dont let that bother you at all - there are not roving gangs rioting in these areas! There will be tonnes of people (many professional people like me that work in the city - Blackheath is a very nice area that has a lovely organic market on Sundays.
In fact hubby and I are planning dinner out with fireworks in Blackheath so maybe we will see some of you there.
http://www.londonevents2011.com/blac...orks-2011.html
In fact hubby and I are planning dinner out with fireworks in Blackheath so maybe we will see some of you there.
http://www.londonevents2011.com/blac...orks-2011.html
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As a general information fact--are you aware of the Transport for London website? tfl.gov.uk This is a good place to go to check for up to date (even minute?) info about Tube and other transport information, including line closures and delays; if you have access to the internet while there, this is a site that bears looking at ahead of time to check for potential transport issues that can be planned ahead for.
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betsy, I went to the Blackheath fireworks a few years ago when I lived in nearby Greenwich, and they are really good (and free). The heath is usually packed with families so nothing to feel worried about. Getting home was always a nightmare with a huge amount of people swamping the village but you might be OK getting the train back as I imagine most people there wil be locals.
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I'd allow at least fifteen minutes from Blackheath station to get up the steep walk uphill from the station to Blackheath itself, and then you'll need to find yourself a good spot. Spectator areas 1 and 2, being further from the funfair, are likely to be quietest, and there are pubs and restaurants nearby if you need a reviver. Trains take about 20 minutes from Charing Cross or Waterloo East mainline stations.
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/...s/default.aspx
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/...s/default.aspx
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Well, whatever happened in Blackheath, our local fireworks display went off rather well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0AB33vzM6k
whereas Oban had a small problem of prematurity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6QtigLJD_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0AB33vzM6k
whereas Oban had a small problem of prematurity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6QtigLJD_4