Visitor Guide: Fireworks Night & Fun Fair 2024

Derby’s biggest fireworks display returns to The County Ground on Saturday 2 November, with our Fireworks Night & Fun Fair spectacular.

To help plan your night with us, please read the below visitor information to ensure your visit is safe, enjoyable and comfortable.

Venue & Timings

Saturday 2 November
4pm – Gates open, fun fair starts and catering units open
Approx. 7pm – Fireworks display
9.30pm – Fun Fair & ground closes

The County Ground
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Nottingham Road
Derby
DE21 6DA

Tickets – Buy online now to save money & beat the queues

Tickets for this year’s Fireworks Night & Fun Fair will remain on sale online throughout the day on Saturday 2 November.

Please note that ticket prices rise on the day of the event, so visitors are encouraged to purchase in advance to save money and also beat the queues for tickets on the night.

Tickets will be on sale on the gates from 4pm on the day. All on-the-gate sales will be via the Ticket Sales Office (details below) and will be via card/contactless payment only. 

Ticket Prices:

On the day (from 00:00 on Saturday 2 November online and on the gates)
Adults – £17
Juniors – £6
Family – Family (2 Adults & up to 2 Juniors) – £40

There will be no ticket collection points on the night. All tickets are e-tickets, buyers should ensure their QR code is clearly displayed on-screen, to minimise delays. e-Tickets can be displayed on a mobile phone, or printed at home. If you’re having problems with your e-Tickets, please email [email protected] before travelling to the venue.

Please note; to comply with ground regulations, under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Payment Methods – please read

We advise all visitors to bring both card/contactless and cash payment methods on the night.

Fun Fair and Food & Drink – CASH ONLY

The Fun Fair, which is operated by popular fair provider, Mellors Group, will only be able to accept cash. This will include all Fun Fair rides, as well as catering units and bars run by Mellors Group (this will be the majority of refreshment units on the night).

There are no cash machines on site at The County Ground and we advise all visitors to bring sufficient cash with them on the night.

On-the-gate Tickets – Card/Contactless

All on-the-gate ticket sales will be via the main Pavilion Entrance ONLY and the only accepted payment methods are card/contactless (no American Express).

The Boundary Bar – Card/Contactless

The Boundary Bar, located by the main Seat Unique Falcons Stand, which is operated by the Club, will accept card/contactless payment only.

Premier Upgrade – Card/Contactless

All payment terminals in the Pavilion – exclusive to Premier Upgrade guests – will accept card/contactless payment only.

Parking – Sold Out

All official on-site car parking has now sold out.

Visitors with a pre-purchased car park ticket should use the car park stated on their ticket.

Pre-Purchased General Parking
This will be either the Racecourse Car Park (DE21 6AL), or the Pentagon House Car Park (DE21 4XA).

Pre-Purchased Accessible Parking
This will be at The County Ground, off Pentagon Island and as directed by Stewards.

There will be no on-site car parking available on the night without a pre-purchased car park pass for the specific car park printed on the ticket. All car parks will be stewarded.

Please respect our neighbours and do not block access or driveways in nearby streets. A traffic management plan will be in place and we advise visitors arriving by car to park in town and walk to the venue.

Public Car Parks: 

• Siddals Road (NCP), DE1 2PY
• Derbion Riverside, DE1 2AZ

Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking has sold out. For more information, email [email protected].

We ask that all visitors try and schedule their arrival at the ground, allowing plenty of time.

Public Transport

We recommend visitors who live locally walk to the venue where possible, or make use of the regular bus services which stop directly outside of The County Ground.

You can plan your bus journey to The County Ground by clicking the link below and entering the postcode DE21 6DA. 

Click HERE to plan your route.

Ground Access & Entry

Entry for those with a pre-purchased ticket:

• via the main Pavilion gates, which can be reached from Pentagon Island and Nottingham Road
• via the pedestrian gate behind the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre via Grandstand Road

Entry for those wishing to purchase a ticket:

• purchase entry tickets at the Ticket Sales Office only, which can be reached from Pentagon Island and Nottingham Road

The Club is advising all guests to give plenty of time to arrive and plan their journey in advance. Gates open at 4pm.

How to find us

Please respect our neighbours and do not block access or driveways in nearby streets. A traffic management plan will be in place and we advise visitors arriving by car to park in town and walk to the venue.

Venue Map

Good to know

• We are advising all visitors to give plenty of time to arrive at the ground. Gates open at 4pm
• All tickets are e-tickets, buyers should ensure their QR code is clearly displayed on-screen, to minimise delays. e-Tickets can be displayed on a mobile phone. If you’re having problems with your e-Tickets, please email [email protected] before travelling to the venue.
• We recommend wrapping up warm and wearing sensible footwear for the outdoor event
• Sparklers and fireworks are not permitted to be brought into the venue
• There are no cash machines on-site.
• All Under-14s must be accompanied by an Adult aged 18 or above
• Dogs are not allowed entry
• There will be a wide range of food stalls and bars around the ground and on the pitch selling everything from hot chocolate and mulled wine, to San Miguel and Draught Guinness, plus a range of soft drinks, as well as low and no alcohol products at all bars
• Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the ground
• No glass or cans are allowed
• There will be a limited amount of unreserved seating for Fireworks Night & Fun Fair, while a vast amount of standing area with a great view of the fireworks display is also available.
• The County Ground is a wheelchair accessible venue, with flat ground and ramps allowing access around the ground.