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Ilmington’s bonfire and fireworks night is a village evening run by the primary school’s PTA, with the money going back into the school. This year’s was on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Mabels Farm on Back Street. The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet, so here’s how the 2026 night worked and where to look for next year’s.
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Ilmington bonfire 2026 at a glance
- When: Sunday 1 November 2026.
- Times: gates opened at 5pm, the bonfire was lit at 6pm and the fireworks started at 6.30pm.
- Where: Mabels Farm, Back Street, Ilmington, CV36 4LJ.
- Entry: £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.
- Food and drink: a bar, burgers, hot dogs and sweets.
- Please don’t bring: sparklers. The PTA asked people to leave them at home.
These are the 2026 details from the PTA’s poster. Times and prices can change from year to year, so check next year’s poster.
Where the money goes
The Ilmington School PTA is made up of parents and teachers from Ilmington CofE Primary School. It says on the school’s PTA page that its fundraising has helped pay for coaches for swimming and school trips, playground and sports equipment, staging, classroom resources and solar panels.
Its other regular events include discos, comedy nights, quiz nights, a Christmas fayre and a summer fete.
Getting to Ilmington from Stratford
Ilmington is about 11 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon by road, which takes around 20 minutes. The poster we saw didn’t give parking details, so if you’re going next year, look for them on the PTA’s poster and allow time to park and walk in the dark. A torch and sensible shoes are a good idea at any farm event.
There’s more about the village, including food hygiene ratings, planning and house prices, on our Ilmington village page.
When is the next Ilmington bonfire?
No date for 2027 has been announced. We’ll update this page as soon as there is one. The PTA’s posters are the place to watch, and you can also find the PTA through the school’s website.
Other fireworks near Stratford
- Bonfire Night fireworks in and near Stratford: every display we know about, with dates and times.
- Stratford Rugby Club bonfire: the town’s big community bonfire, at Pearcecroft on Loxley Road.
- Warwick town bonfire: two displays at Warwick Racecourse.
- Fireworks and pets: how to keep animals calm, and when the displays are.
Ilmington bonfire: questions
What time were the Ilmington fireworks?
In 2026 the fireworks started at 6.30pm, half an hour after the bonfire was lit. Gates opened at 5pm.
How much did it cost to get in?
In 2026 it was £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.
Where is Mabels Farm?
It’s on Back Street in Ilmington, postcode CV36 4LJ.
Can I bring sparklers?
The PTA asked people not to bring them in 2026.
Alex Harrington
Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.
