The safest way to enjoy Bonfire Night - and to see the best fireworks - is to attend an organised display.
There are bonfires and fireworks displays to celebrate Guy Fawkes in Newcastle, Gateshead and nearby. Many raise money for charity.
It is advisable to buy tickets in advance where you can as they usually prove popular - and some do not allow walk-ups.
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Handily, November 5 falls on a Saturday this year, although there are also displays across the weekend.
Below are some of the confirmed displays going ahead in Newcastle and nearby.
Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park, Friday November 4
Friday evening's horse racing fixture at Newcastle Racecourse will peak with a fireworks display and there will be funfair rides and kids for kids to enjoy too.
The fireworks are set to start at around 7.30pm along with a laser show choreographed to music.
General admission is £15 for adults and accompanied children aged 17 and under go for free.
Gates open at 1pm. The first race starts at 2.30pm. The last race begins at 6.15pm.
Fair rides and stalls will be cash only.
Head to Newcastle Racecourse to buy tickets online.
Barmoor Field, Ryton, Friday November 4
A free-to-enter fireworks display will be held in Barmoor Field, Ryton, close to the rugby club.
The fairground opens at 4pm, with the fireworks display kicking off at 7pm.
Admission is free but donations - which can help secure its future as a free event - can be made through a Just Giving page
The event's Facebook page states: "Barmoor Fireworks appreciates any donations, big or small, that help us to cover our costs and keep the festival a free event for everyone to enjoy."
Gosforth Sports Association, Broadway West Playing Fields, Gosforth, Saturday November 5
Newcastle Round Table's fireworks fundraiser describes itself as Gosforth's original and best fireworks display and has been going for more than 40 years.
This year it returns to the Broadway West Playing Fields on Saturday November 5. The show starts at 7pm, with gates opening at 5pm. The organisers advise arriving no later than 6.45pm.
Buying tickets in advance is essential, so far more than 2,000 have been sold.
Refreshments will be on sale. There will be rides and attractions for kids too.
All profits go to charities and good causes from the area.
No on-site parking will be provided, the organisers suggest using the Metro. Wansbeck Road and Regent Centre stations are nearby.
Tickets are priced from £4 for children and £6 for adults with discounts for group bookings and are available from Ticket Source.
Novos Rugby Club, Sutherland Park, Benton, Saturday November 5
The club's annual fireworks display will support The Chronicle Sunshine Fund charity, which assists children with disabilities.
Entry is £3 for under 16s and £5 for adults payable by cash only on the doors. Novocastrians RFC asks visitors to use cash at the bar too if possible.
There is limited parking available at the rugby club for £20 per car.
Longbenton and Four Lane Ends Metro stations are close to the venue.
The display starts at 7pm.
Saltwell Park, Gateshead, Saturday November 5
Gateshead's biggest fireworks display is back at Saltwell Park for 2022. The event, which peaks with a 30-minute fireworks display, raises money for Metro Radio's Cash for Kids charity.
Gates open at 5pm. The fireworks are set to begin at 7.30pm and a fairground will be open until 9pm. Food and drinks stalls will be open on-site.
The event will also host a laser show, fire eaters, music from Metro Radio DJs, fairground rides and street entertainers.
No event parking will be provided other than limited provision for disabled visitors.
Tickets are priced at £7.25 and available from Cash for Kids.
Blaydon Rugby Club, Gateshead, Saturday November 5
According to the ticketing page, Blaydon Rugby Club's fireworks display is sold out. The club says there are no tickets available on the door.
Check with Eventbrite here in case tickets go back on sale.
Blue Flames Sporting Club, Whitley Park, Whitley Road, Benton, Saturday November 5
Blue Flames' fireworks display starts at 7pm. There will be fairground rides and food vendors. Three bars will open too
The gates open at 4.30pm and the event will finish at 9pm.
Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5.50 for children. They can be bought from Eventbrite. No tickets will be available on the door.
Blue Flames says third-party vendors may require cash but its own bar will be operating contactless payment as much as possible.
Blue Flames is close to Benton Metro Station
Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, Saturday November 5
Entry is free to the fireworks display at Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend. The display starts at 6.30pm and entry to the museum will be free from 4pm.
Donations are welcome on the day.
Wallsend Metro Station is close to the fort.
Rutherford Football Club, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Saturday November 5
There is a Disney and Marvel fancy dress theme for visitors to Rutherford Football Club's fireworks display on Saturday November 5.
The club opens at 6pm. There will be a bonfire, fireworks display and a disco with face painting available.
The fireworks display opens at 8pm.
Tickets cost £7 for children (5-16) and £9 for adults. Under fives go free and there are group tickets available too,.
TIckets are on sale.
Gateshead Rugby Club, Eastwood Gardens, Sunday November 6
The Sunday evening fireworks display at Gateshead Rugby Club starts at 6.30pm. Doors open at 4.30pm.
Tickets cost £6 and are available here Under fives go free.
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