Traditional bonfires still to come in the Hastings and Rother area

Saturday November 7 is Battle Bonfire with a big torch-lit procession, starting at 7.30pm and ending with a giant bonfire on the green outside Battle Abbey and a spectacular firework display in front of the Abbey gates.

That is followed on Saturday November 14 by Rye Bonfire. Parking restrictions for Rye will be in place from 6pm with the torch-lit procession leaving Tilling Green at 7pm and moving through Ferry Road, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, Landgate Arch, High Street, The Mint, Wish Ward, and Bedford Place.

Rye Fawkes will be chaired down to light the big bonfire on the Salts at 8pm with fireworks taking place after that. Highlights of the Rye event include a giant fire breathing dragon called Scorch.

A reduced train service to Rye is expected on Saturday November 14 with Rye Station expected to close from 3pm and not re-open until the following day.

The local bonfire season comes to a close on Saturday November 21 when Robertsbridge holds its big event.

Road closures will be in place from 5pm. The procession sets off from Station Road at around 7.15pm and will move into the High Street ending at the recreation ground where a giant bonfire will be lit at approximately 8.45pm, followed by fireworks at 9pm.