Battle Bonfire
Battle High Street and Abbey Green, Battle · 7 November 2026
Image: Battel Bonfire BoyesBattel Bonfire Boyes run one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in Sussex, starting with a maroon at dawn and ending with a torch-lit procession, bonfire and fireworks. The daytime arrival of the Oldest Guy in the World on Abbey Green is a gentler way to see it.
Highlights
- The Oldest Guy in the World arrives on Abbey Green at 10am
- Children's guy and fancy dress judging at 10.30am
- Torch-lit procession from Market Road at about 7.30pm
- Bonfire and firework display
Good to know
- Roads close from 6pm to midnight and there is no dedicated parking
- Use Mount Street or Market Road car parks and arrive early
- Not suitable for pushchairs
- Do not bring your own fireworks
Getting there
Battle High Street and Abbey Green, Abbey Green, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AD
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