Remember remember the 5th of November with Elysee Hotel

One of Central London’s top 3 star Hotels, is gearing up for London’s bonfire night celebrations by offering guests special rates this autumn. For a limited time, those booking online at Westminster’s Elysee Hotel can get a room for just £50 per night, making it ideal for those looking to celebrate bonfire night in the capital.

The 5th of November is a significant date in the history of London. On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes, one of a group of Catholic conspirators was folied in his attempts to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate the Monarch, King James I.

People up and down the country gather on the night of the 5th to mark the occasion by holding bonfires and fireworks displays. On these bonfires, effigies of Fawkes or ‘Guys’ as they are known are burnt.

Nowhere is the tradition of ‘bonfire night’ more prominent or apparent than in the city of London, where each year, thousands flock to the city’s many parks and open areas to take part in celebrations. These include roaring fires, spectacular pyrotechnic displays and traditional food such as treacle toffee, parkin cake and baked potatoes.

With scores of events taking place across London, you’ll never be stuck for somewhere to take part in this unique British celebration. If you can’t make it on the 5th however, don’t worry as many events are held before and after the day itself, these include:

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