Derby’s biggest fireworks display returns to The Central Co-op County Ground on Saturday 8 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.
We encourage all visitors to wear appropriate footwear following recent heavy rain.
Saturday 8 November
4pm – Gates open, fun fair starts and catering units open
Approx. 7pm – Fireworks display
9.30pm – Fun Fair & ground closes
The Central Co-op County Ground
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Nottingham Road
Derby
DE21 6DA
Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid queues and benefit from reduced prices. A limited number of advance tickets are available; prices will increase for tickets purchased on the day of the event.
Advance Ticket Prices
Tickets will remain available for purchase online throughout Saturday 8 November.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event gates from 4:00pm on the day. Please note that on-the-gate sales will be processed via card or contactless payment only, and entry will be through the Main Pavilion entrance
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Ticket Prices:
On the day (from 00:00 on Saturday 8 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.
We advise all visitors to bring both card/contactless and cash payment methods on the night.
Fun Fair and Food & Drink - Cash & Card
The Fun Fair, which is operated by popular fair provider, Mellors Group, will accept a mixture of cash and card. 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). We recommend bringing both card and cash to ensure you can make purchases throughout the event.
There are no cash machines on site at The Central Co-op 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.
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. This will be either the Racecourse Car Park (DE21 6AL), or the Pentagon House Car Park (DE21 4XA).
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:
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.
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 Central Co-op County Ground.
You can plan your bus journey to The Central Co-op County Ground by clicking the link below and entering the postcode DE21 6DA.
Click HERE to plan your route.
Entry for those with a pre-purchased ticket:
Entry for those wishing to purchase a ticket:
The Club is advising all guests to give plenty of time to arrive and plan their journey in advance. Gates open at 4pm.
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.
