If you are considering holding your own fireworks display this Bonfire Night, you will need to take into account the legal requirements, often this, and the practicalities of a suitable venue will lead you to attend an organised event instead. Here’s how to have fun this bonfire night!
Making that decision often is not that hard, it is illegal to set fireworks off in a public space, so realistically unless your garden is suitable (things like a hammock with stand and plenty of seating will help!), the decision will have been made for you. Even if you have a suitable garden, you need to take into account how your neighbours will be affected. The flashes and loud noises associated with fireworks can disturb pets and young children. If you live in a rented home, it is wise to check your tenancy agreement to ascertain that fireworks are permitted.
To purchase fireworks in the UK, you must buy them from a licensed shop and be over 18 to do so. Fireworks can be set off every day of the year, however, they are only permitted after 7AM and before 11PM. On November the 5th, the curfew is extended to midnight. Extensions are also given for New years, Diwali and the Chinese New Year, on these dates fireworks are permitted until 1AM.
Organised displays are now very well-coordinated, with music and a visual experience that is very enjoyable, with all the Ooooos and Ahhhhhhs you could hope for. Maybe this, and the consideration of safety is something that leans us towards enjoying an organised event, where you have no planning or legal needs to comply with, just all the fun of the show.
Whatever way you decide to spend Bonfire night this year, have a safe time and lots of fun this bonfire night!