Guy Fawkes Day

Guy Fawkes Day

When & Where Guy Fawkes Day occurs the on November 5th every year and celebrated in the United Kingdom.

What to expect Bonfires, fireworks and fancy dress nights out.

Guy Fawkes Carnivals and Parades

There are free Guy Fawkes celebrations like carnivals and parades in Burnham-on-Sea, Glastonbury, Midsomer Norton, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Wells City and Weston-super-Mare.

Getting there Book a flight into any UK Airport available here or take a eurotrain to the UK here

Guy Fawkes Festival

Where to stay You can book a quality hotel or cheap accommodation anywhere in the UK in advance here.

Guy Fawkes History

Guido Fawkes as he was otherwise known created the Gunpowder Plot. The plot's aim was to displace Protestant rule by blowing up the Houses of Parliament while king James I and the entire Protestant aristocracy were inside. The plot was foiled.

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