Uckfield helps kick off the Sussex Bonfire season with a lively day of carnival celebrations followed by an atmospheric evening torchlit procession. With bonfire societies, traditional costumes and plenty of local character, it’s a great introduction to Sussex’s unique bonfire tradition.
Funfair
Stevens Fun Fair is on Luxford Field from Friday 4 September to Saturday 12 September (open weekdays from 5pm and Saturdays from 2pm; closed on Sundays).
Saturday 5 September — programme of events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Fancy Dress Street Collection |
| 13:30 | Children’s Fancy Dress Procession from the Train Station Car Park (full road closure until 14:30) |
| 14:00 | Children’s Grand Procession — Southview Drive |
| 14:20 | Children’s Fancy Dress Judging — Station Car Park |
| 18:30 | Adults Fancy Dress Judging — Elizabeth Gardens, Grange Road |
| 18:45 | Tableaux assemble — Bell Lane |
| 19:00 | Full road closure comes into force |
| 19:30 | Grand Torchlight Procession starting from Grange Road, heading south on the High Street |
| 21:00 | Final Procession — Southview Drive |
| 21:10 | Bonfire Prayers — outside Uckfield Cinque Ports Club / Church Street junction |
| 22:00 | Presentations — Uckfield Civic Centre |
| 22:30 | Roads open |
Note on fireworks
A fireworks display planned for Friday 4 September at New Barn Lane Sports Field has been cancelled. Check the Society’s Facebook page for any further changes.
More about the Society: uckfieldcarnival.co.uk.