North Petherton Guy Fawkes Carnival takes to the streets on Saturday 14 November 2026, with the procession starting at 6.45pm. It is part of the Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival circuit, and North Petherton was a founder member of the Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnival Association in 1951.
What happens
The procession travels along the A38 from the Rugby Club lay-by to the Huntworth roundabout. It can take up to two hours to pass any one point, and there are food stalls along the route.
The North Petherton Carnival Committee runs the event, which falls on the second Saturday in November each year. The carnival collects for charity, and its website has a donations link.
Visitor information
Dates: Saturday 14 November 2026. The procession starts at 6.45pm.
Cost: No admission price has been published.
Road closures: The A38 closes to non-emergency vehicles from 5pm, between Walford Cross and the Huntworth roundabout. Clearway restrictions apply on the whole route all day, so you cannot stop or park on it.
Parking: Car parks include North Petherton Rugby Club, on the A38 near the start, the Sedgemoor Auction / Market Centre off the A38 Bridgwater Road, and Moto Services at Huntworth near the finish.
Family friendly: Yes, but the music is loud, so the organisers advise ear defenders for young children. It is a November evening, so wrap up warm.
Where to stay
North Petherton lies about 2.5 miles south of Bridgwater, on the edge of the Quantock foothills. Browse places to stay near North Petherton, and plan to arrive before the A38 closes at 5pm.
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