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Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure

Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure

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YHA South Downs hosts an overnight event for Lewes Bonfire Night on 5 November 2026. The itinerary includes a guided hike into Lewes for torchlit processions, the Cliffe Bonfire Society display and a night hike back. Tickets cost £150 for two nights accommodation.

**DESCRIPTION** Experience Britain's biggest Bonfire Night with a unique South Downs adventure! We'll spend Thursday and Friday nights at YHA South Downs, hike into Lewes to experience the world-famous torchlit processions, then enjoy the spectacular Cliffe Bonfire Society bonfire and fireworks display. Once the crowds begin to thin, we'll head back under the stars on a relaxed guided night hike to the hostel. On Friday and Saturday, there will be optional guided hikes exploring the beautiful South Downs around Southease, Glynde, Peacehaven and the coast before heading home. Highlights: 🔥 Britain's biggest Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes. 🎆 Entry to the Cliffe Bonfire Society bonfire & fireworks. 🥾 Guided riverside hike into Lewes. 🌙 A memorable guided night hike back to the hostel. 🛏️ Two nights' accommodation at YHA South Downs. 🌿 Optional guided South Downs hikes on Friday and Saturday. **Social media pic of this event previously:** New event **Before You Arrive** * Recommended train ticket: Off-Peak Return (valid within one month return) * London Victoria → Southease * Depart: 12:54 \| Arrive: 14:06 * £32.30 with a Railcard (price at time of writing) * Nearby trains and roads including this one close after this time! **Before travelling:** * Download the Google Maps area for offline use in case mobile reception is poor. * Bring a head torch, spare batteries, warm layers and waterproofs for the night hike. * Get fancy dress costumes! **🔥 Remember, Remember the 5th of November...** **Thursday** * 2:30 pm \| Arrive at YHA South Downs near Southease Station\. Please arrive before nearby stations close for Bonfire Night\. If rooms aren't ready\, we'll leave our bags at the hostel\. * 3:00 pm \| Welcome briefing & kit check\. * I'll share your Bonfire Society ticket in the WhatsApp group. * We'll run through the evening itinerary. * 3:45–4:00 pm \| Depart on foot\. 6\.5 km \| Approx\. 1½ hours\. Easy riverside walk into Lewes\. * 5:30 pm \| Arrive in Lewes\. * Gra

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Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 14:30. The event runs until Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure is held at YHA South Downs in Brighton (Itford Farm, Beddingham, Lewes, BN8 6JS).

Tickets for Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure are priced at £150. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of YHA South Downs can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Britain’s Biggest Bonfire Night: Lewes Fireworks & South Downs Night Adventure can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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