Fireworks near me: Where to buy them in Bristol and the rules on when and where you can set them off

Fireworks officially go on sale on October 15 so we have put together this handy list of the places in Bristol where you can buy fireworks for your Bonfire Night home display.

There are a number of legal rules surrounding the purchase, and use, of fireworks by members of the public, which are listed below:

When, and from whom, can I legally buy fireworks?

The law states that you can only buy fireworks (including sparklers) from registered sellers for private use on these dates:

• October 15 to November 10
• December 26 to 31
• Three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year

At other times you can only buy fireworks from licensed shops.

When can I set fireworks off?

You can set off fireworks between 7am and 11pm except for:

• Bonfire Night, when the cut off is midnight
• New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year, when the cut off is 1am

Where can I set fireworks off?

The law says you can set fireworks off on private property such as your garden, and must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places.

How old do I need to be to buy ‘adult’ fireworks, and what category of fireworks am I allowed to use?

You cannot buy ‘adult’ fireworks if you’re under 18, and members of the public are permitted to buy Category 1, 2 and 3 fireworks which should always have instructions on them. Category 4 fireworks can only be used by professionals.

You can be fined an unlimited amount and imprisoned for up to six months for selling or using fireworks illegally. You could also get an on-the-spot fine of £90.

Here is a list of five stores selling fireworks in Bristol ahead of Bonfire Night. If you know of others, let us know and we’ll update the list.

• Monster Fireworks, 379C Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8TN. Opens Monday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
• Fireworks Bristol, 20 Regent St, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8JS. Opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
• Skyburst the Firework Company, 11 Nelson Parade, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4JA. Open daily from 9am to 6.30pm.
• Superstars M32 Fireworks Shop, Bristol Christmas Tree Farm, Filton Road, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1QG. Will be open from November 3.
• Ultimate Fireworks, 39 Bath Hill, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1HW.Open from the October 15 to November 10.