Britain's best fireworks displays 2015: Top places to go

It's that time of year again: the leaves are falling, the nights are drawing in and the temperature has most definitely dropped...

As autumn gets fully into swing and we race towards winter and Christmas, the time for fireworks is upon us once again.

Each year 5 November, or Bonfire Nigh', marks the day in 1605 when Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the House of Lords as part of the 'Gunpowder Plot'.

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So it's time to don your wellies, dig out your woolly hat and search for those gloves you lost last year and head out to watch some spectacular fireworks light up the skies.

There are plenty of options all over the UK most of which offer not only spectacular sparks but blazing bonfires, delicious food and entertainment for all the family.

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Those in the capital have plenty of displays to chose from but Blackheath Fireworks are a firm favourite. It's one of the biggest free events in London, attracting as many as 100,000 people annually.

For those in Wales and Scotland, Cardiff Sparks in the Park and Glasgow Fireworks are well worth a visit with a host of funfairs, entertainment and amazing pyrotechnics on offer.

Fancy something a little different? Make your way to Devon and experience the famous Flaming Tar Barrels. This local tradition also boasts a fireworks display and bonfire to warm up next to.

To find out more about fireworks displays near you, take a look at the slideshow below.