Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

Seeing is Believing - SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2025

Days

Hours

Minutes

Shop

Live

Ramblers 2023 min

Westonzoyland

Wills 2023 min

Griffens 2023 min

Toppers

Mendip Vale

Marketeers 2023 min

Marina

Gremlins 2023 min

Luckington

Renegades 2023 min

Smandy

Huckyduck

Sidvale

Lime Kiln 2023 min

Pentathlon

Nunsford

Vagabonds 2023 min

Wick

Newmarket

Clearways

The Carnival Route and other essential roads are covered by an enforceable Clearway from 06:30 to 23:59 hours on Carnival Day. This includes areas where time limited parking is normally allowed. The Clearway will be supported by enforcement officers and there will be a tow-away scheme in operation. There are no concessions for Blue Badge holders. Any cars towed will be taken to the nearest road with parking. In 2023 and despite visible signage, we ended up towing away two vehicles, and later in the day others were ticketed for inappropriate parking. The Clearway involves deploying 140 signs, most of which will be on street furniture. We would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

Bridgwater Carnival set to proceed without disruptions despite ongoing town improvements

But don’t despair there is plenty of pavement space on the 1.7 mile route which you can watch from

This is the official website for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival and one of the largest illuminated carnival processions in Europe.

Held annually on the first Saturday in November, this carnival takes place in Bridgwater, Somerset.

FAQs

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Procession Route

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Maps

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Parking

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Road Closures

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Contact Us

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This Year's Top Products

2024 Procession Programme

2025 Carnival Calendar

2024 Procession DVD

Latest News

Main Carnival Sponsor

Support the Carnival

Yes, Bridgwater Carnival is very expensive to stage so to secure its future we have to raise considerable amounts of money. Donations and sponsorships are very valuable to us.

Corporate Hospitality

Want to make your visit extra special why not purchase our Hospitality package; parking, meal, stand seat. programme and more all included.

Become a Friend of Carnival

Becoming a Friend will allow you to receive priority booking for Carnival Concert tickets; receive discounted prices for Grandstand or Concert seats; have your name in the programme and support Bridgwater Carnival.

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The copyright of photos credited to Peter J Nicholls Photography are owned by Peter J Nicholls Photography. Should you require a copy you should in the first instance contact the owner for permission, see link below.

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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival

FAQs

Procession Route

Maps

Parking

Road Closures

Contact Us

This Year's Top Products

Latest News

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