How to choose fireworks for your garden
Planning a fireworks display at home can be great fun, but choosing the right fireworks is important.
There are hundreds of different products available, so it can be difficult to know where to start.
The best approach is to think about your available space, budget, display length and the type of effects you want before buying.
1. Start With Your Available Space
Your garden should be the first thing you consider.
Every firework has a manufacturer's recommended safety distance. You need to make sure you have enough clear space for the fireworks you're considering.
Don't choose a firework simply because it looks impressive on the box.
Check its safety requirements first.
If your garden is relatively small, look for products that are appropriate for the space available.
2. Decide How Much You Want to Spend
You don't need to spend hundreds of pounds to enjoy fireworks.
There are products available at many different price points.
You could create a smaller display using:
Selection boxes
Smaller cakes
Fountains
A few rockets
Or you could create a larger display around:
Large cakes
Compound fireworks
Rocket packs
Firework bundles
Setting your budget before you start shopping can make choosing your fireworks much easier.
3. Think About Variety
A display made up entirely of similar fireworks can become repetitive.
Instead, consider mixing different types.
For example:
Fountains for ground-level effects.
Cakes for repeated sequences.
Rockets for height.
Compounds for larger sequences.
This can create a more varied display.
4. Consider a Compound Firework
If you want a larger display but don't want to light lots of individual fireworks, a compound can be a convenient option.
Compound fireworks contain multiple firing sequences in one unit.
They can provide a substantial display while reducing the number of individual fireworks you need to set up.
5. Consider a Bundle
If you're not sure what products to choose individually, a bundle can make things easier.
The Firework Box offers bundles containing several fireworks selected to work together.
We also cater for individual budgets, so let us tailor a firework bundle to meet your needs.
6. Think About Noise
Noise is another factor worth considering.
If you prefer to focus on visual effects, look at low-noise fireworks.
Remember that low-noise fireworks aren't silent, and you should always check the individual product information.
7. Think About Your Audience
Consider who's going to be watching.
If children are attending, make sure everyone understands the safety rules and remains behind the required viewing distance.
If you're hosting a larger event, make sure you have enough space for spectators and that everyone can safely watch the display.
8. Don't Leave Buying Until the Last Minute
The most popular fireworks can sell quickly around Bonfire Night and New Year's Eve.
Buying earlier gives you more time to compare products and put together your display.
It also means you aren't forced to choose from whatever remains available at the last minute.
9. Ask for Advice
You don't have to work everything out yourself.
If you're unsure which fireworks would work together, speak to The Firework Box team.
With more than 25 years of experience in the fireworks industry, we can help you choose products based on your budget and requirements.
10. Always Follow the Instructions
Every firework is different.
Read the manufacturer's instructions before use and follow the specified safety distances.
Make sure your firing area is suitable and that spectators remain at a safe distance.
Build Your Garden Display
The Firework Box stocks rockets, cakes, compounds, selection boxes, bundles and low-noise fireworks for customers across Preston and surrounding areas.
Looking for fireworks near you?
Visit our Preston shop at 47 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EP, or ask us about local delivery.
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