Bonfire Night Fireworks

Q: What time can I let off fireworks on Bonfire Night?

England, Wales and Scotland: Under the Fireworks Regulations 2004, fireworks may be used until midnight on 5 November (rather than the usual 11 pm curfew). Outside Bonfire Night the curfew reverts to 11 pm, except on New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when it extends to 1 am. It's illegal to set off fireworks between midnight and 7 am on any other date. Scotland additionally restricts supply under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 — check local Firework Control Zones if you live in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee. Northern Ireland: different regime. Adult (F2/F3) fireworks may only be bought, possessed or used under a licence from the Department of Justice (NI). The curfew rules under the Fireworks (NI) Order 2002 apply once a licence is granted — in practice, private displays in NI are highly restricted. Your council may also enforce tighter local rules anywhere in the UK, so check before a big display.

Q: What are the safest fireworks for Bonfire Night?

The safest Bonfire Night fireworks for garden use are Category F2 pieces, which need only 8 metres of spectator distance. That covers most of our multi-shot cakes, smaller rockets and all of our fountains, wheels and sparklers. Category F3 pieces are more powerful and need 25 metres — only choose these if you have the room. Our low noise range is the safest option for households with pets, young children or neighbours likely to be disturbed by noise. Every product page lists the NEC (net explosive content), category and safety distance clearly.

Q: Do I need a licence for a Bonfire Night display?

England, Scotland and Wales: no licence is required for a private Bonfire Night display on your own property using Category F2 or F3 consumer fireworks bought legally — you need only be 18 or over and follow the safety distances on each product. A licence is required for a paid professional display using Category F4 fireworks (not sold to the public). Ticketed events should confirm their position with the local authority and an insurer; a public-liability policy is sensible for anything beyond a family gathering. Northern Ireland: the rules are stricter and separate. Under the Fireworks (NI) Order 2002 you need a licence from the Department of Justice NI to buy, possess or use any Category F2 or F3 firework — including for a private Bonfire Night display. F1 fireworks (such as indoor sparklers and ice fountains) are exempt. We ship to mainland Great Britain only and are not currently able to deliver fireworks to Northern Ireland addresses; if you're based in NI, please source from a locally-licensed NI retailer.

Quick answer: Our Bonfire Night fireworks collection covers everything you need for 5 November – cakes, rockets, compounds, sparklers, selection boxes and complete display kits. From small garden shows to full-scale evening displays. Most items are in stock from September through to November.

Bonfire Night Fireworks for an Impressive 5th November

Bonfire Night is the highlight of the fireworks calendar, and we've chosen a collection built specifically for it. Whether you're hosting a back-garden gathering with sparklers, catherine wheels and fountains or putting on a full neighbourhood display with multi-shot cakes and rockets, you'll find everything you need here.

Every product in this collection has been selected for its reliability, visual impact, and suitability for Guy Fawkes Night celebrations. We stock fireworks from the UK's leading manufacturers, so you're getting tried-and-tested quality rather than mystery imports.

Best fireworks for Bonfire Night 2026 – at a glance

The ten picks below are our highest-selling Bonfire Night fireworks right now. Sort by shots, duration or budget to match the show you're planning. Every item is in stock and ships on a tracked 2-hour slot; orders over £300 get free UK delivery.

Firework	Type	Shots	Duration	Category	Price
Break The Bank	Cake	50	40 s	F2 (8 m)	£29.99
Gatling Barrage	Barrage	300	48 s	F2 (8 m)	£24.99
Poker Face	Cake	24	37 s	F3 (25 m)	£22.99
Thunder Bolt	Cake	25	43 s	F3 (25 m)	£22.99
Space X	Rocket pack	3	12 s	F3 (25 m)	£21.99
Proton Bomb Xtreme	Cake	16	25 s	F3 (25 m)	£16.99
Moonshot	Rocket	1	50 s (flight)	F3 (25 m)	£14.99
Russian Roulette	Cake	19	23 s	F2 (8 m)	£12.99
Screeching Missiles	Cake	100	15 s	F2 (8 m)	£6.99
18″ Mammoth Sparklers	Sparkler	5 per pack	60 s each	F1 (indoor safe)	£1.49

Prices and stock as of 23 April 2026. F2 fireworks need 8 m spectator distance; F3 need 25 m. Check each product page for NEC and exact safety details.

What Makes a Great Bonfire Night Display?

A good display has variety. You want a mix of effects – colourful breaks from cakes and barrages, the drama of rockets soaring overhead, and ground-level pieces like fountains and wheels to keep things interesting between the big shots. Think about your audience too: if young children are watching, start with something gentle before building to the louder finale pieces.

If you're not sure where to start, our display kits bundle together a balanced selection of fireworks that work well as a complete show. For more experienced displayers, pick individual cakes, rockets, and barrages to build a custom programme.

Planning Your 5th November Display

Give yourself plenty of time to plan. Work out your budget, measure your garden or firing site, and check the minimum safety distances on each firework before you buy. We list the safety distance clearly on every product page. If your space is limited, stick to Category F2 and smaller F3 fireworks – they're designed for closer-range viewing and still deliver brilliant effects.

Need help choosing? Get in touch with our team. We've been supplying fireworks for Bonfire Night celebrations for years and can recommend the right products for your space, budget, and display style.

Organising a Guy Fawkes event for a company or club? Our corporate fireworks packages cover larger sites and ticketed evenings, with case quantities and timed delivery slots.

Browse our full range of cakes and barrages for the main body of your show, rockets for dramatic aerial effects, or complete displays if you want everything in one box. For quieter gatherings, check our low noise fireworks or garden fireworks for smaller spaces. Orders over £300 get free delivery.

Planning a Bonfire Night display on a budget? Browse our cheap fireworks collection where every product is at least 50% off RRP – an easy way to stretch your budget further without sacrificing the wow factor.

Best fireworks for Bonfire Night 2026 – FAQs

What are the best fireworks for Bonfire Night 2026?

The best Bonfire Night fireworks combine a mix of scale and effect. For a balanced 2026 display, pair a 25–50 shot cake like Break The Bank, Poker Face or Thunder Bolt with a high-shot-count barrage such as the 300-shot Gatling Barrage for a finale, a rocket pack like Space X or Moonshot for height, and a box of 18″ Mammoth Sparklers for the crowd. Our best-selling bonfire-night line this year leans towards Primed Pyrotechnics, Bright Star and Cube Fireworks compound pieces – see the comparison table above for the full top ten.

How many fireworks do I need for a Bonfire Night display?

Plan on roughly 15–20 minutes of fireworks for a garden gathering of 10–20 people. That translates to around 8–12 individual pieces – typically three or four multi-shot cakes (each running 20–45 seconds), a rocket pack, one or two fountains or wheels for ground-level variety, and a barrage to finish. A £150–£200 budget will comfortably build this; £300+ pushes you into territory where you can add a 300-shot compound for the finale. Our complete display kits bundle a balanced programme if you'd rather not pick piece by piece.

What time can I let off fireworks on Bonfire Night?

England, Wales and Scotland: Under the Fireworks Regulations 2004, fireworks may be used until midnight on 5 November (rather than the usual 11 pm curfew). Outside Bonfire Night the curfew reverts to 11 pm, except on New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when it extends to 1 am. It's illegal to set off fireworks between midnight and 7 am on any other date. Scotland additionally restricts supply under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 – check local Firework Control Zones if you live in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Dundee.

Northern Ireland: different regime. Adult (F2/F3) fireworks may only be bought, possessed or used under a licence from the Department of Justice (NI). The curfew rules under the Fireworks (NI) Order 2002 apply once a licence is granted – in practice, private displays in NI are highly restricted. Your council may also enforce tighter local rules anywhere in the UK, so check before a big display.

What are the safest fireworks for Bonfire Night?

The safest Bonfire Night fireworks for garden use are Category F2 pieces, which need only 8 metres of spectator distance. That covers most of our multi-shot cakes, smaller rockets and all of our fountains, wheels and sparklers. Category F3 pieces are more powerful and need 25 metres – only choose these if you have the room. Our low noise range is the safest option for households with pets, young children or neighbours likely to be disturbed by noise. Every product page lists the NEC (net explosive content), category and safety distance clearly.

Do I need a licence for a Bonfire Night display?

England, Scotland and Wales: no licence is required for a private Bonfire Night display on your own property using Category F2 or F3 consumer fireworks bought legally – you need only be 18 or over and follow the safety distances on each product. A licence is required for a paid professional display using Category F4 fireworks (not sold to the public). Ticketed events should confirm their position with the local authority and an insurer; a public-liability policy is sensible for anything beyond a family gathering.

Northern Ireland: the rules are stricter and separate. Under the Fireworks (NI) Order 2002 you need a licence from the Department of Justice NI to buy, possess or use any Category F2 or F3 firework – including for a private Bonfire Night display. F1 fireworks (such as indoor sparklers and ice fountains) are exempt. We ship to mainland Great Britain only and are not currently able to deliver fireworks to Northern Ireland addresses; if you're based in NI, please source from a locally-licensed NI retailer.

Why does Britain set off fireworks?

Bonfire Night is the biggest night in the firework calendar, but it is far from the only reason the sky lights up. Our guide to why there are fireworks tonight runs through the common UK occasions month by month, from 5th November to New Year, Diwali, weddings and gender reveals.