The leaves are turning and the clocks are going back – autumn is officially here and there’s a host of firework and Bonfire Night events taking place in Oldham.

This year Guy Fawkes Night falls on Sunday, November 5 but there are numerous events happening in the borough in the week running up to the occasion.

Oldham council is running its own event – an exception in Greater Manchester – and there are a range of independent events being held at locations including farms and cricket clubs.

Bonfire Night is celebrated every year in commemoration of the failed gunpowder plot which sought to blow up the House of Lords and King James I in 1605.

The plot was famously initiated by Guy Fawkes, which is why some people refer to the holiday as Guy Fawkes Night.

Here is a breakdown of confirmed displays taking place across Oldham.

Oldham Edge Playing Fields

Oldham council is hosting its Big Bang Bonfire on Thursday, November 2 from 5pm with fireworks being set off from 7pm.

There will be fairground and food stalls, bonfire lighting, a fire show, live music and topped off with the fireworks display.

One lucky child is also being given the chance to push the button to start the fireworks display, with Oldham council running a competition on its website – with submissions closing on Sunday, October 29. A winner will be randomly selected on Monday, October 30.

Oldham Edge Playing Fields, Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN

Grotton Pavilion Community Centre

The Grotton Residents Association are putting on a Grotton Bonfire and Firework Display on Saturday, November 4 from 6pm.

The event ends at 10pm and there will be hot food including black peas, and a licensed bar, as well as a DJ, toffee apples and light up wands.

Tickets cost £3.50 for adults and £1.50 for children aged 12 and under, with under-twos going free, with proceeds going to the upkeep of the Pavilion.

The Pavilion, Station Road, Grotton, OL4 5SF

The Church Inn Pub Chadderton Bonfire Night 

The Church Inn Pub Bonfire event will take place on Saturday, November 4 with the event starting at 6pm.

The family-friendly professional firework display event will also include a large bonfire and a fully licensed bar.

Fireworks will start at 8.30pm and the event ends at 11pm.

Enjoy a family-friendly professional firework display in Chadderton at the Church Inn Pub and Kitchen 2023.

Church Inn Pub and Kitchen, 23 Chadderton Fold, Oldham, OL1 2RR

Shaw Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks

Shaw Cricket Club has some family fun in-store to celebrate bonfire night on Saturday, November 4 including a bonfire, a fireworks display and music.

There will be food on sale by Woo’dby Food, a licensed bar as well as kids fairground rides.

When is the Shaw Cricket Club Bonfire Event for 2023?

Gates open at 5.30pm with no admission after 7pm.  The bonfire will be lit at 6.00 pm and the fireworks display will start at 7.15 pm.

Early bird tickets can be purchased up until the 4th of November, which cost £4 for adults and £2.50 for children from five to 15-years-old. A family ticket costs £12 for two adults and up to three children under the age of 16.

Tickets can also be bought on the day for £5 for adults and £3 for children from five to 15. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Shaw Cricket Club, Mark Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QG

Royton Cricket Club Fireworks and Bonfire Event

Royton’s Cricket Club event will take place on Sunday, November 5 with gates opening from 3pm.

It will see a large bonfire, fireworks display, food and drink stalls as well as sweet stalls – all of which will be cash only.

The bonfire will be lit at 5pm and the fireworks display will start around 7.00 pm

Tickets to the bonfire event cost £5 for adults and £4 for children, and are free for the under twos. There is no parking at this event.

Royton Cricket Club, Bransdale Avenue, Oldham, OL2 5TX

Fireworks and Halloween Night – Saddleworth Rangers

A ‘spooktacular’ Halloween party and fireworks extravaganza for all the family will take place on Saturday, November 4.

It includes a kids DJ and magician as well as hot food, sweets and treats.

Doors open at 4pm with fireworks going off at 6.30pm. It finishes at 10pm.

Tickets must be purchased for the event, which cost £4 for all except children aged under two who can enter free.

Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, OL3 7LD