Ablaze
- Suitable for all ages
- Other Venues
- One Off
- Free (pre-booking required) /
- The Ablaze trail will run from West Mills Swing Bridge to Victoria Park
More tickets have been released for Ablaze for Saturday and Sunday, please book these by pressing the red book now button.
One of the outdoor programme's most spectacular events Ablaze, returns to light up the Kennet and Avon Canal with spectacular fire sculptures and live music.
In 2013, Ablaze enchanted audiences with its mesmerising display of fire sculptures, transforming the canal and Victoria Park into a realm of flickering braziers and ingenious installations. Let’s take a canalside promenade together in celebration of art, community and a decade of outdoor excellence with Corn Exchange Newbury and 101 Outdoor Arts with fire installations by French company Cie Carabosse.
Book your tickets for the hottest event of the year – Ablaze is free and open to everyone!
If you can no longer use your tickets, please return these by emailing the Box Office at [email protected]. You can experience the Fire Garden of Cie Carabosse at Victoria Park from 7.30pm without a ticket. Please note you cannot access the canal towpath from Victoria Park.
Ablaze FAQs
Where can I park on the night?
There are multiple car parks in the town centre but three of the closest and largest are the Kennet Centre Car Park, The Wharf and Newbury Station Car Park, or please consider using public transport or walking if you are able to.
Where Is West Mills swing bridge?
The West Mills swing bridge is located along West Mills road, past St Nicolas Church but before the turning onto Kennet Road.
Can I bring my dog?
For safety dogs are not allowed at this event, but registered assistance dogs are welcome.
Is Ablaze accessible for wheelchair users and those with pushchairs?
Yes. The trail is relatively flat and there are ramps located alongside any steps.
Will any more tickets be released/what if I don’t have a ticket?
Please keep checking our website as any tickets, that we get returned will immediately be put back on sale. If you aren’t able to get a ticket you can still experience the Fire Garden of Cie Carabosse in Victoria Park each night from 7.30pm. The towpath along the canal is closed except for those with ticket in order to manage numbers for safety reasons.
Timed entry between 7.30pm – 9.40pm.
Booking
Please reserve 1 ticket per person up to a maximum of 6 tickets. Children under 18 months do not need a ticket. Timed slots are available every ten minutes between 7.30pm and 9.40pm each night.
Arrival & Tickets
This is event is free but pre-booking a slot is required.
To ensure the safety of all guests, please only arrive at the time of your pre-booked tickets. There will be a short queue and our stewards will be there to guide you.
You do not need printed tickets, please just have your booking confirmation ready to show on a phone when you arrive. Also, If you can no longer attend please let us know so that we can offer your tickets to another party.
The Route
The trail begins at West Mills swing bridge and takes you on a journey along the canal path to Victoria Park. This takes approximately 30-60 minutes to complete.
Audience
This event is suitable for all ages. Please be advised that the route follows parts of the canal path if you have small children.
Accessibility
The route is accessible to wheelchair users. Please let us know if you have any specific accessibility requirements.
Additional Information
Ablaze is an outdoor event so please dress sensibly for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Toilets will not be available on the trail but are available in the town centre.
Please Note this event will include photography that may be used for promotional material.
Ablaze is part of the Corn Exchange Newbury's outdoor arts programme produced by 101 Outdoor Arts and funded by Greenham Trust and Arts Council England.
Image Credit: Kalimba
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