Each year, London marks the historic moment when Guy Fawkes and his motley crew attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I in the Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605.
It is still customary today for the cellars in the Houses of Parliament to be searched by the Yeoman of the Guard before each State Opening of Parliament.
The day became known as Guy Fawkes Day or Guy Fawkes Night and is celebrated every year on the 5th November. Bonfires are lit on which effigies known as “guys” are burned, while the skies are filled with colourful and artistic fireworks.
It’s also the perfect time to enjoy traditional Bonfire Night food and drink, alongside music.
Follow these top tips to make sure your Bonfire Night is one to be remembered:
1. Have your own celebration and invite friends and family over for a bonfire. Bonfires are a traditional celebration for this specific day so why not gathering together with your loved ones and enjoy a nice glass of wine? We personally suggest Solomonar Reserve Red by Cramele Recas, available nationwide and online via Majestic. Or if you feel a bit more bubbly, a sparkling Ferrari Trento is the only choice to celebrate in style.
2. Get yourself a warm mulled wine to celebrate the occasion.
3. Watch all the amazing firework shows around London such as the Wimbledon Park fireworks or the Battersea Park Firework Show.
4. Head for dinner to one of the amazing restaurants in London to soak in the celebratory atmosphere and spot the fireworks between buildings. Sumosan Twiga in particular, will give the best view from its Sloan Street location!
