Bonfire Societies
Battle, East Sussex, TN33
Each autumn, Battle lights up with one of Sussex’s most striking traditions. Organised by Battle Bonfire Society, this annual event brings together residents and visitors for a torchlit procession through the historic town, followed by a large bonfire and fireworks display.
Buxted, Uckfield, TN22
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, community events and fundraising bring people together in Buxted while helping to keep the village’s historic bonfire tradition alive.
Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, village fundraising and community events bring people together in Chailey while helping to maintain a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
Eastbourne, BN21
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, community fundraising and year-round events bring people together in Eastbourne while keeping the town’s bonfire traditions alive.
Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, community fundraising and year-round events bring people together across Ewhurst and Staplecross while helping preserve a long-standing local tradition.
Fletching, East Sussex, TN22
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, community fundraising and year-round events bring people together in Fletching while helping to keep local bonfire traditions alive.
Hailsham, BN27
Traditional Sussex bonfire celebrations, community fundraising and year-round events bring people together in Hailsham while helping to keep local bonfire traditions alive.
Lewes, East Sussex, BN7
Lewes Bonfire brings together the town’s independent bonfire societies for traditional torchlit processions, firesites and commemorations held each year on 5 November
Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20
Keeping Sussex bonfire traditions alive in Mayfield, the Society brings volunteers together throughout the year to fundraise and organise the village’s annual bonfire celebrations.
Newick, East Sussex, BN8
A well established part of the Sussex bonfire calendar, Newick Bonfire Society brings the village together each year for an evening shaped by tradition, preparation and community pride.
