Guy Fawkes Experience - 5 & 6 November

Join us for our celebration of Gunpowder’s most infamous day in history.

Secret Island opens at 2.00pm on Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 November for two afternoons of fascinating events and activities telling the story of Guy Fawkes and his Gunpowder Plot, and concluding with a fabulous firework display.

See a light-hearted re-telling of the story of the plot in our theatre production “The Ghost of Guy Fawkes” suitable for all ages and included in your admission price.

Meet soldiers and characters from the time, and learn about life and food of the 17th Century. Have a go at our craft activities for children including how to make a Guy Fawkes lantern.

As darkness falls join in our traditional fireworks party with a spectacular 15 minute firework display, live music, and fairground rides for the little ones.

No firework night would be complete without something to eat, so visit our newly refurbished café, or for outdoor food our popular Barbecue and Bar will be open specially for the occasion.

NOTE: Due to the popularity of this event our car-park gets busy, so you may find it easier to park in Waltham Abbey, or if you live locally, why not walk?

(Gates open at 2.00pm, last admissions 5.45pm. firework display of approximately 15 minutes duration between approximately 6.00 and 6.30pm. Site closes 7.00pm).

If you would like to hire a Trade stall, please download and return our Trader Booking Form...

Ghost of Guy Fawkes

There will be several 30 minute performances of a play about Guy Fawkes, performed by MOD Productions actors from E15. Each performance will seat 96 people.

Children's Fun Fair Rides

There will be a selection of fun fair rides from Fun Zone.

Fireworks Display

Saturday and Sunday evening (between approximately 6.00 and 6.30pm)

Each evening at 6pm there will be a Spectacular Firework Finale (15 minutes duration) by SM Art Pyrotechnics. Watch as the fireworks dance through the sky in stunning sequences. This short finale will be packed full of colour and effects providing a fitting end to our ever popular Guy Fawkes experience.

Website: www.smartpyro.co.uk

Smart Pyrotechnics has performed at many venues, such as:

Moulin Rouge Spectacular! - 2008

Alton Towers - 2004 - 2006

Glasgow City Council 2004-2006

They have also won many Awards, such as:

1st place World Pyro Olympics, Philippines, 2008

1st place San Sebastion Spain International Fireworks Festival, 2008

1st place Knokke-Heist International Fireworks Competition, Belgium, 2001