Firework Free, Dog Friendly Sites

Pixie Sprite replied on 13/10/2021 19:25

Posted on 13/10/2021 19:25

Hello all!

I have two dogs and am looking to escape the usual hassles over Bonfire night and as many days before and after the main event that I can.

Does anyone out there please know of any sites in the North West / North East that are free from or unaffected by fireworks?

Any advice or recommendations gratefully received.

Thank you

Pixie Sprite

LynneG1966 replied on 04/11/2021 11:04

Posted on 04/11/2021 11:04

Hi all. I too was looking. I’ve found Dryslwyn near Bridgend for November because they’re surrounded by farms, etc and although they said there may be some in the distance, that’s much better than where we are. 
We’re now looking for another firework free zone for New Year’s Eve between Plymouth and North Somerset if anyone has any ideas

SeasideBill replied on 04/11/2021 11:40

Posted on 04/11/2021 11:04 by LynneG1966

Hi all. I too was looking. I’ve found Dryslwyn near Bridgend for November because they’re surrounded by farms, etc and although they said there may be some in the distance, that’s much better than where we are. 
We’re now looking for another firework free zone for New Year’s Eve between Plymouth and North Somerset if anyone has any ideas

Posted on 04/11/2021 11:40

CCC Site at Priddy (Cheddar)? It’s in a fairly isolated location on the Mendips so would expect it to be quiet.

Kingston Seymour (near Clevedon) would probably be ok - there’s a couple of sites around there, but maybe some distant noise (2 or 3 miles).

Tinwheeler replied on 04/11/2021 12:41

Posted on 04/11/2021 11:04 by LynneG1966

Hi all. I too was looking. I’ve found Dryslwyn near Bridgend for November because they’re surrounded by farms, etc and although they said there may be some in the distance, that’s much better than where we are. 
We’re now looking for another firework free zone for New Year’s Eve between Plymouth and North Somerset if anyone has any ideas

Posted on 04/11/2021 12:41

I'd stay well clear of Plymouth as there will be plenty of fireworks there but somewhere remote on Dartmoor should fit the bill.

Takethedogalong replied on 04/11/2021 13:13

Posted on 04/11/2021 13:13

Stay very well clear of the Westonsupermare, Bridgwater, Taunton areas as well. It’s a huge event around there, we had a night at Hurn Lane a few years ago, and it was like being in a war zone. Thankfully our two Labs are bomb proof, but our Airedales wouldn’t have coped.

Good luck to all those looking for somewhere safe, and quieter.

Tinwheeler replied on 04/11/2021 13:29

Posted on 04/11/2021 13:13 by Takethedogalong

Stay very well clear of the Westonsupermare, Bridgwater, Taunton areas as well. It’s a huge event around there, we had a night at Hurn Lane a few years ago, and it was like being in a war zone. Thankfully our two Labs are bomb proof, but our Airedales wouldn’t have coped.

Good luck to all those looking for somewhere safe, and quieter.

Posted on 04/11/2021 13:29

Are you thinking of the carnivals and fireworks held in that area around now, TDA?

I think any area of high population will also be best avoided at New Year and, given the holiday parks on the North Somerset coast, that’s sure a place to avoid at New Year.

brue replied on 04/11/2021 14:30

Posted on 04/11/2021 14:30

Most of the Somerset local Autumn events like the illuminated carnivals, including the big Bridgwater one are cancelled again this year.

To be honest I can't think of anywhere that might be quiet, even up on Exmoor etc. people in villages have fireworks in their gardens etc. I find hill areas noisy as the sounds bounce off, even from a distance. Maybe somewhere quiet on the levels might suit?

RedKite replied on 04/11/2021 14:57

Posted on 04/11/2021 14:57

No carnivals just a walking display instead of the carts this year, agree with brue on the levels would be quieter due to local nature reserves on there.

Takethedogalong replied on 04/11/2021 17:53

Posted on 04/11/2021 13:29 by Tinwheeler

Are you thinking of the carnivals and fireworks held in that area around now, TDA?

I think any area of high population will also be best avoided at New Year and, given the holiday parks on the North Somerset coast, that’s sure a place to avoid at New Year.

Posted on 04/11/2021 17:53

Yes, I think that must be it Tinny😁 It all seemed a lot bigger than the usual 5th November thing. As I say, we were lucky, our pooches were surprisingly fine with it all thankfully. 
Agree, it needs somewhere away from conurbations of any kind👍

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