Bridge of Allan Fireworks are Back!
Friday 5th November 2021 from 6:00pm
We are delighted to announce that after a year off, our favourite community event of the year is back! Stirling & Bridge of Allan Round Table will be hosting our Fireworks Spectacular & Bonfire, with street food and refreshments, on Friday 5th Nov and we can’t wait to welcome you all back to Strathallan Games Park on the night to join us for the fun!
Family friendly, refreshments, fireworks, a huge bonfire and lots of fun. All profits from this get returned to the local community through our local proceeds initiatives.
Times
Friday 5th November 2021, 6:00pm
Gates open at 6:00pm on Friday 5th November.
Don’t leave it too late as there can often be queues at the entrance gate.
Advanced tickets are required this year through Ticketebo secure online ticketing service.
- 6:00pm - Gate Opens
- 6:30pm - Lighting of Bonfire
- 7:30pm - Fireworks Begin
- 7:50pm - Event Close
Location
There is no car parking available at the Games Park or surrounding streets.
Please do not attempt to park in the streets surrounding Strathallan Games Park. These streets must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
Car Parking is available at the University of Stirling, a short walk away on Airthrey Road, FK9 4LA.
We are also a 20-minute walk from Bridge of Allan train station with frequent services to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling.
Advanced Tickets Required
Tickets are now Sold Out and there will be no admission at the gate. Please do not come to the Games Park without a ticket as it is likely to be very busy.
Vaccine Certificates Required
In order to get our event license and keep people as safe as we can, we need to follow government guidance for large events.
So we need to ask people only to attend if you have the NHS COVID Status App or a paper Vaccine Certificate and are happy for this to be checked on the gate. International vaccine certificates are also acceptable.
Sorry, we cannot allow entry without proof of vaccination, unless under 18 or exempt.
Can't Make It Along but Still Want to Support the Fireworks?
We realise that not everyone can make it to Bridge of Allan Games Park but thousands of you enjoy the fireworks from your own homes and neighbourhoods. We receive no funding to assist with the running of the event and would be delighted if you could support our local fireworks by donating online.
All tickets are required to be purcahsed in advance due to limited capacity. Tickets prices and offers haven’t changed but a small booking fee will be added to all orders to cover ticketing costs.
Adults | £5 | |
Children | £2 | Aged 5 to 16 |
Under 5s | Free | No ticket needed |
Seniors | £4 | Over 60 |
Students | £4 | Students with valid ID |
Family – SAVE 25% | £12 | 2 adults + 3 children |
Student Group – SAVE 25% | £12 | 4 students with ID |
All tickets are required to be purcahsed in advance due to limited capacity. Tickets prices and offers haven’t changed but a small booking fee will be added to all orders to cover ticketing costs.
Adults: £5
Children: £2 (aged 5 to 16)
Under 5s: Free (no ticket needed)
Seniors: £4 (over 60)
Students: £4 (ID required)
Family: £12 (2 adults + 3 children)
Group of 4 Students: £12
Booking fees apply
Frequently Asked Questions?
Vaccine Certificates
NHS Scotland has developed a FAQ to help with questions relating to Vaccine Certification in addition to the help below.
In order to get our event license and keep people as safe as we can, we need to follow government guidance for large events.
At the moment, it is a legal requirement that outdoor events of this size require attendees to prove they are vaccinated.
So we need to ask people only to attend if you can show one of the following unless you are under 18.
- QR code from NHS Scotland Covid Status App
- Paper Vaccine Certificate available here (or a photo or screenshot)
- Medical exemption certificate
Sorry, we cannot allow entry without proof of vaccination, unless under 18 or exempt.
We are obliged to check vaccine certificates due to Scottish Government rules for event organisers.
At the gate you will be asked to show one of the following unless you are under 18.
- QR code from NHS Scotland Covid Status App
- Paper Vaccine Certificate available here (or a photo or screenshot)
- Medical exemption certificate (or a photo or screenshot)
Useful links
Details for obtaining a Vaccine Certificate: https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/get-a-record-of-your-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-status
Download NHS Scotland Covid Status App on App Store
Download NHS Scotland Covid Status App on Google Play
Request a Paper or Digital Vaccination Record (login required): https://vacs.nhs.scot/
COVID Status Helpline: 0808 196 8565
For those vaccination in other parts of the UK, the NHS COVID Pass App (England and Wales) or COVID NI App (Northern Ireland) will be accepted.
EU COVID Certificates can also be accepted.
For those vaccinated in other nations, you can show the same proof of vaccination that was used to enter the UK. This can be a paper copy or photo from a digital device.
Tickets
Yes.
In order to keep track of the number of people attending, this year we will be selling all tickets in advance, so please don’t turn up on the night at the gate without a ticket.
Ticket for 2021 are SOLD OUT
We have a reduced capacity this year so don’t wait too long to avoid disappointment.
Yes. Our ticketing is providing by Ticketbo who do charge a booking fee. This will be 75p for most orders or 5% on larger orders.
This fee covers the processing costs charged by Ticketbo while ensuring as much of your ticket revenue as possible can be donated to the local community.
Ages 5-16.
Children under 5 do not need a ticket and can enter for free.
All proceeds do go to local good causes.
If you cannot easily locate your tickets, then please first check your junk and spam folders of the email address you nominated at the time of purchase. Your tickets will have been sent from orders@ticketebo.co.uk.
If you are still unable to find your tickets then please email service@ticketebo.co.uk stating the name you made the purchase of tickets under, and the event you are attending. Ticketbo will then forward your tickets within 1 business day.
The first thing to check is if your ticket has been delivered to your nominated email address. If it has then your order and payment has been processed.
If no email is received then please complete the following steps:
- Check your bank account to see if a payment has been processed
- Email support@ticketebo.co.uk or call Ticketebo Customer Service team on 01617 680580 or so they can confirm if your order was processed or not.
You do not need to print tickets.
You will need to present your ticket QR code at the gate for admission. This can be on a phone, tablet or priinted as you prefer.
Bear in mind that low battery or other device issues could make you unable to gain entry so it may be worth sharing tickets with other people in your group.
The most likely the problem here is that the device you are making your purchase on is predicting your email address for you, and when adding your email address it adds a space immediately after your email address. Deleting the extra space at the end of your email address will enable your sale to go through.
On the Night
Absolutely no sparklers. These are extremely dangerous, especially in crowds. Sparklers cause severe burns and children’s eyes are at a particularly vulnerable height.
We maintain the right to confiscate sparklers at the entrance gate as a condition of entry.
The venue opens at 6:00pm with great food. The bonfire is lit around 6:30pm and the fireworks will begin around 7:30pm.
Don’t leave it to arrive too late as their may be a queue at the gate just before the fireworks. Arrive early to beat the queues and get the most of your night Bridge of Allan Bonfire Night.
The residential area surrounding Strathallan Games Park will have temporary parking restrictions in place. Please do not attempt to park here.
This is because we need the streets clear to allow easy access for emergency vehicles if this becomes necessary. At the close of the event, these streets will be very busy with pedestrians and it will become very difficult to move cars.
Free car parking is available at Stirling University, FK9 4LA.
The fireworks are at their best right inside Bridge of Allan Games Park. From here you can enjoy the heat of the bonfire and hear the fireworks matched to music as they were intended.
The Bridge of Allan Fireworks is a community event organised by Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table. Delivering such a great show is very expensive. If no one paid, we would have no money to put on the fireworks and the event would come to an end. Any profits made over costs are donated to local causes.
If you would like to support the fireworks but cannot make it to the Games Park, you can make a donation online with Just Giving through this link.
Within the Games Park, Bridge of Allan Round Table will be selling souvenirs and toys with all profits being returned to local good causes.
Every year, unauthorised street traders work the streets around Bridge of Allan Games Park selling light-up children’s toys. These sellers are not connected to the event and are not operating for charity.
The Bridge of Allan Fireworks take place at Bridge of Allan Games Park. This location is a field with some hard-packed gravel but mostly long, soft grass. It may not be suitable for peopple with reduced mobility.
There is no parking at the Games Park or in the surrounding streets. Temporary parking restrictions are in place and will be enforced.
Please do not attempt to park in the nearby streets as clear access is required for emergency vehicles and pedestrians.
Free Car Parking is available a short walk away at the University of Stirling. We are very grateful to them for this.
The University of Stirling
Airthrey Road
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Yes. You can donate online with JustGiving through this link.
We are extremely grateful to everyone who supports the fireworks by paying to come into Bridge of Allan Games Park. Without you, there would be no fireworks.
We realise that not everyone can make it to Bridge of Allan Games Park but thousands of you enjoy the fireworks from your own homes and neighbourhoods. We would be delighted if you could support our local fireworks by donating online.
Bridge of Allan Bonfire Night is a family friendly event and there is no alcohol allowed. Hot drinks and soft drinks will be available.
It is not permitted to bring alcohol into the Games Park and any alcohol will be confiscated as a condition of entry.
Thank You to Our Supporters
The Bridge of Allan Fireworks have been organised by Bridge of Allan Round Table since the event began over 40 years ago. Every year it keeps getting bigger and we would not be able to give you such a great night without support from local businesses and the community. Thank you!
- Police Scotland
- Bridge of Allan Fire Station
- International Rescue
- Stirling Council
- Gardner Plant Hire
- University of Stirling
- Keir Estates
- Bridge of Allan Highland Games
- Marshall Construction