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Big Bang Bonfire 2022
Contact Information
OLDHAM
Lancashire
OL1 2HD
Description
Oldham Council’s Big Bang Bonfire is back for its 10th year.
The bonfire, is the largest event of its kind in the borough and will take place at Oldham Edge Playing Fields (Henshaw Street, Oldham OL1 3EN).
The event starts at 5pm and final arrangements are currently underway for what promises to be one our biggest, loudest and most colourful bonfire event ever – including a fireworks display from UK champions Fantastic Fireworks.
The event is free to attend and open to all (Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
You are advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Running order
5pm – Site opens at Oldham Edge including the fairground and food stalls
6pm – The stage and fire show start
6.05pm – The bonfire is lit
7pm – Fantastic Fire and Ice Fireworks display
7.20pm – Fireworks end
8.30pm – Site closes
Safety
At this time of year, the Council works alongside the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and partners to keep people safe from fires, injuries and nuisance.
The Big Bang Bonfire helps to ease the extreme pressure that can be put on our emergency services.
The following are not allowed on-site and will be confiscated:
alcohol
gazebos
barbecues
fireworks
sparklers or any naked flames
You are advised to wear suitable clothing and footwear and asked to discard any rubbish in the bins on site or take it home to dispose of.
Parking
Free parking will be available in all council-owned town centre car parks and on-street pay and display parking bays from 3pm on the day. As in previous years, we expect demand for spaces will be high, so you are advised to use public transport where possible.
FREE parking is also available at The Town Square car park of Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre from 3pm till close.
Push the Button Competition
We are giving one lucky child the chance to turn on this year’s fireworks.
All they need you to do is enter their details
The Big Bang - Push the Button competition
The lucky winner will be randomly chosen on Monday 1 November.
Entrants must be 12 years old or younger and live in the Oldham area. They must also be available between 5-8.30pm on Thursday 3 November.
The submission deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday 30 October and the winner will then be contacted as soon as possible.
Updates
Remember to follow our social media accounts for all the latest updates around the Big Bang Bonfire and other events, and remember to send us your pictures on the night using the hashtag #OldhamBigBangBonfire
Facebook: @LoveOldham
Twitter: @OldhamCouncil
Instagram: @OldhamCouncil
Road Directions
Free town centre parking : You can park for free for up to 3 hours on all Council owned town centre car parks (listed below) every Saturday and Sunday. To qualify for this offer you must take a ticket from the pay and display machine for the length of time you are intending to stay.
Council owned town centre car parks: Civic Centre, Waterloo Street, Southgate Street, Bow Street, Bradshaw Street, Rock Street, Tommyfield (No Return Within 3 Hours) and New Radcliffe Street
What to do:
To take advantage of this offer you must take a ticket from the pay and display machine for the length of time you intend to stay. The ticket must be clearly displayed in the windscreen of your vehicle before you leave the car park. If you want to park for longer than 3 hours you must pay at the pay and display machine for the entire length of your stay. You can also park for up to 30 minutes on-street, seven days a week when you take a ticket from the pay and display machine.
Public Transport Directions
Access to Oldham town has never been easier thanks to Metrolink. The town centre line has three stops – Oldham Mumps, Oldham Central and Oldham King Street – meaning the many shops, attractions, events and leisure offer is all within a short distance. Journeys from Oldham Mumps into Manchester now only take around half an hour.
