Cranleigh's annual Bonfire & Fireworks celebrations, which see thousands of people flock to the village and has been described as one of the best fireworks events in the South of England, started just after the Second World War. Bensons Fun Fair are also present. Celebrations start around 6pm with the procession along the High Street holding lighted torches.

The Bonfire & Fireworks timetable
All Day
Torches for the Parade & Grand Draw tickets with a top cash prize of £250, plus many other prizes, will be on sale outside the Co-op & on Stocklund Square.
Torches are £5 each and Grand Draw tickets are £1

From 1pm
Bensons funfair on the Common

3pm
The Guy competition sponsored by Curchods inc Burns & Webber will be held in Stocklund Square
Entries for the competition should be brought to the display area next to Sainsbury by 2.45pm

5.45pm
Assemble near the Band Room in Village Way for the torchlit procession.
The Slinfold Band will be playing in Stocklund Square

6pm
Roads leading into Cranleigh will be closed. There will be traffic delays.
The Procession leaves Village Way and will proceed along the high street towards the Common

6.10pm
Crowds in Stocklund Square join the procession
The Slinfold band will be playing in Stocklund Square

6.30pm (approx.)
All the Guys from the competition will be placed around the bonfire and the winning guy will be carried to the top.The bonfire will be lit after the bonfire prayer has been read.

7.00pm (approx)
Grand Firework display by STAR FIREWORKS set to music

The Cranleigh Lions Bonfire & Fireworks event, apart from being a traditional village celebration, is designed to raise money to help the Lions support those in our community who need us.

This is a free show, however please give generously to our collectors. May we suggest you put a minimum of £10.00 in our buckets. All profits from the event help charitable organisations, families and individuals in Cranleigh and the surrounding area that need our support.

Please note road closures around Cranleigh
All roads around the Bonfire and Fireworks site are closed from 6.00pm until 10.00pm. This includes Guildford Road from Gaston Gate, Elmbridge Road from Lashmere, The High Street from the roundabout by Superdrug, and Horseshoe Lane. Parking is available in Village Way and Sainsbury.

As usual we will be delivering your free programme of events in time for the 1st November.