The Benger Blaze is designed to appeal to families and young children. We open early while there is still some natural light, offer free children’s ear-plugs, balloon animals and face-painting. We offer a large area that children can safely roam and have policies and procedures in place to mitigate any risks associated with firework events. For families with young children it is advisable to arrive early just after 4.30pm and head to the Face-Painter and get a Balloon animal.
The first display will be ‘low noise’, this is ideal for smaller children who may not like loud bangs or to get them used to fireworks.
After this, the fire will be ignited with a loud bang and once this has begun to die down a much larger display will start, set off by a professional pyrotechnics company "Music to Fireworks display" After a gap of some 30 minutes, time to buy burgers, beer, cider, popcorn, confectionary and let the children play on the many attractions. We very uniquely, start our finale third display, this will consist of ground fireworks as well as aerial and culminate in an explosive end. Families with very young children arrive early and have the option of leaving after the first or second display.
Parking throughout our event is On-Street parking around Sutton Benger.
There will be a number of Stewards across the village, assisting in parking locations - We ask for respect for our volunteers during this event.
There is parking along Seagry Road passed the La Flambe restaurant as well as parking along Sutton Lane. In addition, there is space around the residential areas although please park responsibly.
The event is run by the Village Hall Charity that seeks to provide recreational facilities to residents in the surrounding areas. In the past the profits have been used to enhance the children’s play area, build the Tennis courts and re-invest in equipment for future events. In previous years, there has usually been a surplus of £3,000 each year although this varies depending on the weather and other factors.
This is an Entry advanced ticket only event. Therefore the best way to buy tickets is by going on-line (click tickets in top menu at www.bengerblaze.co.uk/tickets) or visiting The Wellesley Arms