By james art 
The nights may be cold and chilly, but that means there are two things we can all look forward to. Christmas, but first Bonfire Night.
There are many fireworks displays throughout the region that include fairs, rides, delicious food and drink, and much more.
Some are free, but others are ticketed in advance of many of the exhibitions, which begin in early November.
Here’s the list – which one will you be going to this year?
Darlington RA Fireworks
when – November 3 at 7:30 p.m
where? – Darlington Railway Athletic Sports & Social Club, 168 Brinkburn Road DL3 9LF
how much – £6 for non-members and £5 for members
Middleton St George Cricket & Social Club Annual Fireworks Display
when – November 9 and doors open at 4:00 p.m
where? – Middleton St George Cricket & Social Club, Darlington, DL2 1JQ
how much – Tickets are £6 each
Stanley Fireworks 2024
when – November 2 at 5 p.m
where? – Oakey Park, Sunny Terrace, Stanley, County Durham DH9 8AW
how much – Free of charge
A live pyromusical from Bishop Auckland
when – November 2 at 7 p.m
where? – Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SF
how much – Tickets start at £12 for adults and £6 for children
Hardwick Hall Hotel Fireworks Extravaganza
when – November 5 from 5 p.m
where? – Hardwick Hall Hotel Sedgefield, Co. Durham, TS21 2EH
how much – £6.50 per person
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Fireworks at Beamish Hall Extravaganza
when – November 3-5
where? – Beamish Museum, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
how much – £42-£45 per car