St Albans Fireworks 2026: Your Bonfire Night Guide

Big coat on. Gloves located. Fireworks tickets somewhere in the group chat.

It must be Bonfire Night.

If you’re heading to the St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 2026 at Verulamium Park, make Megan’s your first stop. Join us for an early dinner under the fairy lights before heading towards the park — then grab a takeaway coffee or hot chocolate for the walk.

Because watching fireworks is significantly nicer when you’ve eaten first.

When Are St Albans Fireworks 2026?

The St Albans Fireworks Spectacular returns to Verulamium Park on Saturday 7th November 2026.

Gates open at 6pm, with the fireworks display beginning at 7.30pm. The annual event is also raising money for local charities, making one of St Albans’ favourite autumn traditions even more special.

Start Your Bonfire Night in St Albans

Before heading into Verulamium Park, get everyone together somewhere considerably warmer.

Megan’s at the Old Bell is right in the heart of St Albans and makes a cosy starting point for your Bonfire Night plans.

Fairy lights are already on. The kitchen is already warm. All you need to do is decide what you’re ordering.

Where to Eat Before St Albans Fireworks

Fireworks starting at 7.30pm makes this prime early-dinner territory.

Come in before the crowds head towards Verulamium Park and fill the table with Eastern Mediterranean favourites. Think mezze for sharing, warm flatbreads, little grills & plenty of comfort food before an evening outside.

Going with the family? Bring the little ones along too and get dinner ticked off before heading to the display.

Going with friends? We’d probably add a cocktail.

Off to Verulamium Park

Once everyone is fed, it’s time to zip up the coats and head towards Verulamium Park for the main event.

With thousands of people expected to head to the annual display, planning your dinner beforehand means you can enjoy the evening rather than attempting to find somewhere at the last minute.

Future you will be grateful.

Something Warm for the Walk

There is one final essential before you leave us.

Something warm.

Pick up a takeaway coffee or hot chocolate from Megan’s and take it along for the walk towards Verulamium Park.

Yes, technically you bought it because it was cold.

But having something to warm your hands is also excellent forward planning.

Your St Albans Bonfire Night Plans

So, the plan:

Early dinner under the fairy lights.

Hot drink for the walk.

Fireworks over Verulamium Park.

Join us at Megan’s at the Old Bell before St Albans Fireworks 2026 and make a whole evening of it.

Book your table early & we’ll take care of the cosy bit.