That didn’t stop the people of Sheffield celebrating with fireworks and sparkles in their own back gardens though.
Here are some of the photos our readers sent to us.
5. Fun for the little ones
Kim Faxon shared this picture with us and said 'fireworks n sparklers for my little lady'. Photo: UGC
6. A different kind of bonfire
Kelly Hume had a different approach to her Bonfire Night celebrations. She shared this photo with us and said: "A bit of cardboard, some paint and a projector and there you have an indoor COVID-19, socially distant, no bangs bonfire night." Photo: UGC
7. Quality family time
Lorraine Walker Ne Davies said her husband and son (pictured) loved having family time together in their back garden. Photo: UGC
8. Watching but keeping warm
Hannah White shared this image of her child enjoying fireworks from a safe distance indoors. Photo: UGC