Lewes Bonfire or Bonfire, for short, describes a set of celebrations held in the town of Lewes, Sussex that constitute the United Kingdom’s largest and most famous Bonfire Night festivities, with Lewes being called the bonfire capital of the world.. Always held on 5 November (unless the 5th falls on a Sunday, in which case it’s held on Saturday 4th), the event not only marks Guy Fawkes Night …

