Abbotsbury Fireworks Night
One of Dorset's most loved community fireworks displays, and we're going all out this year to make it the best fireworks night near Weymouth. Hundreds of you turn up every year from Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport, and we intend to earn it.
Abbotsbury Fireworks Night is the Beachcombers' biggest event of the year, and honestly our proudest bit of showing off. Every November the overflow car park next to the Swan Inn turns into Dorset's brightest night sky for about twenty glorious minutes, and hundreds of you come from Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport and further afield to watch it.
It used to include a bonfire, these days it's all about the fireworks themselves, brilliant bangs, sparkles and the kind of "oooh" you can hear across the whole village. Entry is completely free, though we will be rattling a bucket for donations to keep local charities and future Beachcombers events going.
Food and drink
There's a proper BBQ on the go with burgers and hot dogs, tea, coffee and soft drinks, plus homemade cakes and sweet treats from the village's better bakers. Kids' games run before the display starts.
Getting here from Weymouth or Dorchester
Abbotsbury sits just off the B3157 between Weymouth and Bridport, about 8 miles from Weymouth town centre and a similar distance from Dorchester. Postcode for sat nav is DT3 4JJ. Parking fills up fast, so come early, wrap up warm, and bring cash for the BBQ and the bucket.
What to expect
BBQ and cake
Burgers and hot dogs on the grill, tea, coffee and soft drinks, plus homemade cakes from the village's better bakers.
Kids' games first
Games run before the display so little ones are busy, then it's eyes to the sky. Bring ear defenders for the small ones.
Getting here
Just off the B3157 between Weymouth and Bridport, about 8 miles from Weymouth. Sat nav DT3 4JJ. Parking fills fast, come early.
Frequently asked
When is Abbotsbury Fireworks Night 2026?
It's held every November. We'll confirm this year's exact date here and on Facebook as soon as it's locked in, so keep an eye out.
Where is the fireworks display, and how far is it from Weymouth?
It's held in the overflow car park next to the Swan Inn, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JJ. That's about 8 miles from Weymouth town centre, roughly a 20 minute drive.
Is it free to attend?
Yes, entry is completely free. We do ask for donations on the night to support local charities and future Beachcombers events.
Is there food and drink at Abbotsbury's fireworks night?
Yes, there’s a BBQ with burgers and hot dogs, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and homemade cakes.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes, it’s a family event with games for kids before the display. Fireworks are loud though, so ear defenders are worth bringing for little ones.
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