Heathfield town prepare for its sixth year of hosting a ‘spectacular’ night of fire, fireworks and Sussex tradition.

On Saturday the 10th of October, the streets of Heathfield will once again come alive with the sights, sounds, smells and spectacular traditions that make Sussex bonfire season so uniquely special.

After a year of tireless planning, fundraising and creativity, the town’s biggest event of the year is ready to light up Heathfield once again – and this year promises to be

every bit as spectacular as ever.

Pictured - Just some of the societies members at last years event.

placeholder image — Pictured - Just some of the societies members at last years event.

Now in its sixth year, Heathfield Bonfire Society continues to grow the event while keeping its focus firmly on bringing the community together and delivering a memorable evening for everyone and collecting for this years chosen charity ‘KSS’ – Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance (as well as other community groups).

A spokesperson for Heathfield Bonfire Society said: “Road closures will be in place from 6.30pm. We always aim to keep disruption to a minimum, but the closures are essential for public safety.

“We are incredibly humbled by the overwhelming majority of local people who welcome the event and understand the huge amount of hard work that goes into making it happen.

"At the end of the day, it’s a few hours of inconvenience once a year.”

Pictured - Last year’s Tableaux, Elon musk.

Last year’s tableaux was the talk of the town – a spectacular 16-foot-tall sculpture of Elon Musk driving a special-edition car.

Many are wondering who will take centre stage in this year’s effigy- the society is keeping the answer firmly under wraps, but insiders have hinted that Heathfield has been “all at sea” over this year’s creation.

More than 3,000 torches and a procession packed with tradition Kindred bonfire societies from across Sussex will join Heathfield for the evening.

The society’s Fiery Pieces team has also been hard at work creating its spectacular works of art, which will glow brightly as the procession makes its way through the town.

Pictured - Last year’s remembrance and the fiery pieces ‘Sugar Skull’.

There will be a special new addition to the Remembrance element of the evening this year – but, in true bonfire tradition, you’ll have to be there to see it.

The procession will set off from the Heathfield Tavern, making its way through the town and out towards Cross In Hand before turning and heading back up towards HKS.

The final grand procession will then make its way back through the town before heading to the fire site at the Community Centre playing fields on Sheepsetting Lane.

However, the fire site will not open until the front of the procession begins making its way up Mill Road on its final journey.

Once there, crowds can look forward to a spectacular evening of entertainment, culminating in the ever-popular professional fireworks display.

The popular Martyrs Bar is returning to the rear of Pennells Carpets, opposite the fire station, serving draught Harvey’s Best Bitter, local craft cider and lager.

This year, souvenir reusable cups will also be available, helping the society reduce the event’s reliance on single-use plastics.

At the fire site, the Gun Taproom Airstream Bar will be serving local brews, while Kendale Catering will be on hand with hot food for the crowds waiting eagerly for the fireworks.

Tickets are available online, with further ticket sales taking place outside Trading4U in Heathfield from 10am–2pm on Saturday 26 September and Saturday 3 October

Both cash and card payments will be accepted.

Full details of the event, including information on road closures, can be found at heathfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk, where the digital programme can also be viewed and downloaded.