A “spectacular musical firework extravaganza” in County Durham said to be “the best in the country” has been named among the UK’s best Bonfire Night displays to see this year, according to The Telegraph.

Pyromusical in Bishop Auckland, brought to residents from the team at Kynren, is a 25-minute firework show set to music which takes place on November 2, 2024.

There are also firepits and a food court to make the most of while enjoying a mesmerising evening outdoors.

Introducing its Bonfire Night display guide, the publisher shared: “What we in Britain now call Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes Night, commemorates something far darker.

“November 5 marks the anniversary of the foiled Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a band of Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby had planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London and kill (the Protestant) King James I for refusing to grant religious tolerance to Catholics."

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It added: “Fast forward four centuries and here we still are, burning effigies of Fawkes atop bonfires and cooing at pyrotechnic displays that nod to the explosives that could have killed the king.

“Although some events now feature bespoke musical soundtracks, lasers and even drone displays, others continue centuries-old traditions, from the fire-torch parades of Lewes and Rye to the flaming tar barrels of Ottery St Mary.”

You can see all 12 best-named Bonfire Night displays around the UK here.

What did The Telegraph say about Pyromusical?

The publisher explained: “Prefer not to stand? Grab tickets for this seated 25-minute fireworks display set to music, from the team behind outdoor theatre spectacular Kynren.

Where do you usually go to watch fireworks in County Durham?Where do you usually go to watch fireworks in County Durham? (Image: Tripadvisor) “There’s safe viewing for wheelchair users, while multiple firepits and a food court add to the atmosphere."

The fireworks begin at 7pm and gates open from 4.15pm (last entry 6.15pm).

Entry costs £12 per adult, £6 per child and under fours can attend for free – find out more here.

Someone who went along to the display a few years ago shared on Tripadvisor: “Fantastic display with music from around the world.

“Everytime it is a different theme. Would recommend it to everyone.”

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Another commented: “Amazing, magical, fantastic, awesome just a few words to describe the #kynren pyromusical.

“Must be the best place for individuals, couples and families to attend a spectacular musical firework extravaganza in the country. Certainly excellent value for money.

“Fully seated it’s certainly the best way to enjoy watching the fireworks light up the sky as the impressive displays synchronise to the music - if your lucky enough to get a ticket you will certainly want to come back for more!”