Follow these simple steps to keep everyone safe at any celebration.
Buy smart
Only adults (18+) can buy fireworks.
Look for the CE mark and buy from trusted shops.
Tell your neighbours (and think of pets, too!).
Light safe
Read and follow the instructions.
Use a taper — never hold fireworks in your hand.
Stand well back. Never go back to a firework once lit.
Keep children supervised and pets indoors.
Stay legal
Fireworks are only allowed between 7pm–11pm.
Exceptions: Bonfire Night (until midnight), New Year’s Eve, Diwali & Chinese New Year (until 1am).
It’s illegal for under-18s to have fireworks in public.
Clear up
Soak used fireworks in water before binning them.
Public displays are safest — but if you do build one:
Tell your neighbours first.
Keep well away from fences, sheds, and trees.
Check for children or animals before lighting.
Use a barrier and keep people 5 metres back.
Never use petrol or paraffin.
Only burn clean, dry wood.
Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby.
If it gets out of control, call 999 immediately.
Sparklers burn at up to 2,000°C — that’s 20 times hotter than boiling water.
Use one sparkler at a time and always supervise children.
For children: stick the sparkler into a carrot or similar handle. This keeps little hands away from the hot wire and acts as a safe, easy-to-hold handle.
When finished, plunge into a bucket of water.
The safest option? Go to a professional display.
Keep pets indoors — fireworks can frighten them.
Never throw fireworks or carry them in your pocket.
Only call 999 in a real emergency.
Stay safe. Celebrate responsibly.
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