• R&MCBS Carnival is fast approaching...

    Programmes available now!

    Find them in all of your favourite Rotherfield & Mark Cross stores!

    3rd October 2026

  • Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Society

    For Village and Society

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    Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Night 2026

    Saturday 3rd October 2026.

    Procession moves off approximately 19:45.

    Road closures - between 19:00 and 23:00.

  • Road Closures & Procession Route

    Car park - What3Words: ///meanders.headless.ripe

    Road closures are in place between 7pm (19:00) and 11pm (23:00).

    Advanced warning signs will be in place 2 weeks prior to the closure.

  • It takes a Village...

    R&MCBS aims to bring together everyone from Rotherfield, Mark Cross and surrounding areas into a year-round community.

    Remembering our history and supporting incredible charities, all with the addition of fire and fun!

    Why not join the clan?

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  • Did you know?

    £2,300.00

    Is how much a good fireworks display costs at our Carnival! Which we keep free to attend!

    Twenty

    On average we can have 20 different Societies join us to walk at our Carnival!

    £912.00

    Is the usual cost for the Security for our Carnival! Which will always be free to attend!

    Seven

    The number of yearly events we hold for our community! Some are free, some are ticketed, but all are created, planned and fun, just for you!

    £1,500

    Is how much we rasied for our three chosen Charities last year!

    Not many people know that the bucket collections on our Carnival night go directly to our Charities!

    4,000

    The number of torches we hand make to keep the firey tradition alight! We also work hard to recycle our torches every year!

    £1,500

    Is how much it costs to keep the music going on Carnival night!

    Four

    Number of our bright colours on our Jumpers! We are so easily recognisable!

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