Celebrating the new year in London? Find fireworks for sale near me
Looking to celebrate the new year in style?
London is always a popular destination no matter how you decide to celebrate. With plenty of events happening throughout the city, there is no doubt that fireworks are a great way to ring in the London new year. Also, if you’re looking to buy fireworks for the celebration yourself, there are plenty of options available for that too!
In this blog post, we’ll provide some tips on the best new year fireworks displays in London, as well as how to safely celebrate with fireworks yourself, plus where you can find fireworks for sale near me.
London New Year’s Eve fireworks display
When it comes to fireworks displays, there are so many options throughout the city! For an all-inclusive fireworks experience, London New Year’s Eve fireworks display is the one. Not only can you watch fireworks from their vantage point over the Thames, but you can also enjoy music and entertainment during the evening.
Due to the pandemic, the previous two displays had to be cancelled, but it has been confirmed that the entire event will still take place to welcome 2023 to the nation’s capital.
At midnight on the 31st of December 2022, fireworks will be let off in front of the London Eye, and Big Ben will chime to signal the start of a new year. For those who are unable to attend in person, the display will also be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer.
Similar to years before, you must have a ticket to enter the venue. There are 100,000 tickets available for purchase at a cost of £15 each but it’s likely that they won’t last long. There is also a limit of four tickets per transaction.
There are six different ticketed areas; you must select your area when purchasing your tickets because you won’t be able to switch areas on the night. This includes places near the Thames, on specific bridges, and on the south bank of the river behind the London Eye.
The Best Places to Watch the London New Year’s Eve Fireworks for Free
There are many excellent locations where you can spend the evening in view of the fireworks display without spending a penny, which is great news if you can’t find last-minute tickets or are unwilling to spend.
Vauxhall Bridge
Get a clear view of the London Eye display by going to Vauxhall Bridge. You won’t have to contend with crowds even though Southwark Bridge and Millennium Bridge are closer to the action. This is because Vauxhall is much quieter. No matter which bridge you choose, you’ll be in the middle of the river, so bring warm clothing! Lambeth Bridge is also a good option.
Cannon Street
If you want to be as close to central London as you can be, this is your best option. Mansion House, Bank, and St. Paul’s Cathedral are all nearby Cannon Street. All are only just outside the area that is ticketed. The only drawback is that it’ll likely be extremely busy.
Greenwich park
One of the biggest parks in south London is Greenwich Park. If you live in South London, it can be the perfect location because it provides breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city.
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath
The other big space with incredible city views in North London is Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath. It’s a little further out than Primrose Hill but the views are worth it. There’s usually more space up there too.
Alexandra Palace
This location for watching the fireworks ought to be less crowded.It also provides stunning panoramic views of the city. So, if you reside in the north, keep moving and limit your travel to Alexandra Palace.
Arranging a celebration yourself? Here’s all you need to know
Prior to the fireworks display:
It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to arranging a fireworks celebration yourself. Here’s what we recommend you prepare before the big day:
- Determine who is operating the display. You are allowed to light a display yourself providing it contains only category 1,2 and 3 fireworks.
- Purchase the fireworks from a reputable seller and store them in a suitable place before the day.
- Check the venue is large enough for your display and that there is a safe area between the spectators and the fireworks. This is because Fireworks often travel during displays.
- If you plan on having alcohol on site, this should be well away from the display area.
- Check for overhead power lines and obstructions during the day.
- Check the direction of the prevailing wind. What would happen if it changes?
- Plan what to do if things went wrong and communicate with others. Ensure there is someone responsible for calling the emergency services.
- If a professional firework display operator is launching the fireworks, ensure you’ve communicated to them what to do in an emergency.
- If your event is substantial, contact the emergency services and the local authority. If your venue is near an airport you may need to contact them. You may also need an event medical cover and first aid company to provide medical staff at the display to anticipate any medical emergencies.
On the day of the fireworks display:
To make sure your celebration goes smoothly, here’s what we recommend you do on the day of the display:
- Recheck the venue, weather conditions and wind direction.
- Once checked, don’t let anyone other than the display operator or firing team into the area the fireworks are likely to fall.
- Prevent attendees from bringing alcohol or fireworks onto the site.
- Never attempt to relight fireworks. Always stay away from failed fireworks.
- Signpost the first aid facilities
Find fireworks for sale near me: Showtime Fireworks
Make it a night to remember with vast varieties of quality fireworks at Showtime Fireworks. We have over 20 years of experience in supplying only the top brands to give our customers the most professional displays. We also offer free local delivery which we know is a unique selling point for our customers.
Here at Showtime fireworks, we have plenty of fireworks for sale in our online shop. There is a range of the UK’s leading brands including the award-winning 2022: Vivid Pyrotechnics. Some of the other brands we are able to supply are Klasek Pyrotechnics (Dum Bum), Celtic Fireworks, Hallmark Fireworks, Cube, Jonathans, Firework King, Brothers, Black cat and many, many more.
Our company supplies and delivers fireworks in London and its surrounding areas all year round. We take pride in the fact that we are able to offer a wide range of high-quality fireworks for sale to all our customers in all kinds of settings.
Find fireworks for sale near me: what do we have to offer?
On our website, you can find a huge variety of different fireworks of all different kinds. However, we have highlighted some of our favourite items that we sell below to aid you in your search for the ideal fireworks for your celebration:
Cakes
13 Shot Slice (Effect No.25) – By Riakeo Fireworks
13 Shot Slice (Effect #25) by Riakeo Fireworks produces a spectacular wall of blue-to-red strobing pillar mines, firing 13 shots in approximately 5 seconds across a wide fanned pattern.
Featuring 30mm tubes, 286g NEC and a lower 2/5 noise rating, this Category F2 firework delivers a professional-style effect without loud aerial bursts. Ideal for dramatic openings and closing sequences. Must be securely supported before lighting.
13 Shot Slice (Effect No.11) By Riakeo
13 Shot Slice (Effect #11) by Riakeo Fireworks delivers an incredibly wide, powerful display of red and white strobe mines, followed by a spectacular volley of gold crown and blue dahlia bursts.
Featuring 13 shots, 30mm tubes and 281g NEC, this Category F2 firework fires in just 5 seconds with a maximum 5/5 noise rating. Perfect for creating a dramatic opening or finale. Must be securely supported before firing.
Cyber World A 20 Shots By Riakeo
Cyberworld by Riakeo Fireworks is a powerful 20-shot barrage delivering large, beautifully defined effects over approximately 35 seconds.
Ti-gold coconut tails rise into rich gold brocade crowns, finished with blue or peach dahlias and moving silver flying fish pistils. With large 30mm tubes, 450g powder weight and a 4/5 noise rating, Cyberworld is a great choice when you want fewer shots but bigger, more impressive individual bursts.
Polar Hustle 112 Shots By Kimbolton
Polar Hustle 112 Shots by Kimbolton Fireworks is an upgraded 2026 firework delivering around 45 seconds of fast-paced, multi-coloured action.
Its 112 shots sweep across the sky in a wide fanned pattern, with changing sequences keeping the display busy. With 15mm and 18mm tubes, 572g NEC and a medium noise level, Polar Hustle packs plenty of colour and movement into one compact firework.
A high-speed fuse connects the Roman candles, miniature aerial shells, or a combination of both that make up these incredible fireworks. Our most popular products at the moment are:
- Klasek: red signature range
- Vivid pyrotechnics: new dawn 189 shots by VIVID
- Vivid pyrotechnics: El Loco 268 shot
- Klasek: Lod Duchu
- Klasek: Dumbum 16 shot
Barrages
Summer Swarm 30 Shots By Celtic
Summer Swarm by Celtic Fireworks is a colourful 30-shot Low-Noise fan firework delivering gold, blue and multi-coloured flying fish across the sky.
Its three fast volleys combine sweeping and fanned firing patterns, with and without golden tails, creating an unpredictable 10-second performance. Featuring 25mm tubes, 414g powder weight and a low 2/5 noise rating, it's a brilliant choice for adding movement and colour without heavy bangs.
Dandy 98 Shots By Celtic
Dandy by Celtic Fireworks is a stunning 98-shot Low-Noise fan barrage lasting approximately 70 seconds.
White glitter bouquets rise into glittering horse tails with red, green, blue, lemon and purple pearls, sweeping across the sky on a Z-firing pattern before blue stars develop into crackling flower balls. With a remarkably low 1/5 noise rating, Dandy delivers professional-style effects without the heavy bangs.
Brexit 25 Shots By Celtic
Brexit by Celtic Fireworks is an explosive 25-shot fanned dump cake that delivers its entire performance in approximately 3 seconds.
Massive golden mines rise into huge golden brocade bursts, spreading rapidly across the sky in a wide fan. With 25mm tubes, a maximum 5/5 noise rating and Category F2 classification, Brexit is perfect for creating one short but seriously dramatic moment in your display.
Comet & Asteroid by Evo Fireworks – Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Comet & Asteroid – BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
Buy one and get the other FREE! Comet and Asteroid by Evo Fireworks are compact 96-shot low-noise cakes, each delivering around 25 seconds of rapid-fire colour and crackling effects.
Choose Comet with yellow pearls to crackle or Asteroid with red and green pearls to crackle, and receive the other completely FREE. That's two fireworks and 192 shots in total for the price of one!
Barrages are made up of a number of different tubes that are linked together, with each tube firing a single firework in a pattern or sequence. Here are some of our favourites that we sell:
- Firework king: Grave Shaker 210 shot
- Pyroworks: sigma 60 shot ‘V’ shape effect
- Primed fireworks: 007 Sean Connery Box 28 pieces
- Pyroworks: Ark angel 44 shot
- Klasek: pyrotechnology 39 shot
- Pyroworks: white spider – low noise
Rockets
Invader Rockets 5 Pack by Celtic Fireworks
Invader Rocket Pack by Celtic Fireworks contains five ball head rockets, each producing its own colourful aerial effect.
Expect brocades, gold glitter, white and red strobes, blue, orange, aqua and purple stars, with each launch giving you something different. With big bursts for their compact size and five unique effect combinations, Invader is a great rocket pack for Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve and family firework displays.
Two Faced Rockets By Pyroworx (Double Burst)
TWO Faced Rockets by Pyroworx UK is an impressive 5-pack of F3 double-burst rockets, designed to deliver twice the aerial action from every launch. Each rocket contains 80g NEC and produces a stunning two-stage performance, including beautiful golden hanging effects followed by a second powerful burst.
With 50mm tubes and 400g total NEC, 2 Faced delivers large, sky-filling effects with plenty of impact. A fantastic rocket pack for Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year's Eve and larger celebrations.
Featuring 5 rockets, 24mm tube size, and 14g powder weight per rocket, this premium pack launches with strong lift power before bursting high overhead into bright colourful stars, glittering effects, crackling bursts, and bold aerial breaks. As a result, every rocket provides a satisfying combination of height, colour, and impact.
Fire Flash Rocket Pack by Vivid Fireworks
Legends Rocket (12) Pack by Vivid Fireworks
Experience sky-filling brilliance with the LEGENDS Rocket Pack – 12 top-tier F3 rockets from Vivid Pyrotechnics, including award-winning Reapers, Fireflash, and Hellfire rockets. Stunning colours, crackling effects, and max-power bursts in one epic bundle. Ideal for Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, or weddings.
A firework rocket is a pyrotechnic firework made out of a paper tube that is packed with gunpowder that is then propelled into the air when it is lit. Here are some of the best rockets we sell:
- Vivid pyrotechnics: VSR3 – Pro effect 3’’ ball rockets
- Dum Bum 8 shot roman candles
- Primed fireworks: sky raider rockets
- Klasek: Tomahawk Rockets
- Klasek: Big mix
- Vivid pyrotechnics: VSR 4’’ Pro effect rocket
Selection boxes
Microsparks Firework Selection Box By Trafalgar
The Microsparks Selection Box by Trafalgar Fireworks includes 54 fireworks and 25 sparklers, with colourful fountains, ground spinners, flash pellets and crackling granules to enjoy.
With a 0/5 noise rating and 1-metre safety distance, it's a great choice for suitable small gardens, Diwali, Bonfire Night, birthdays and family celebrations. Enjoy gentle, colourful effects without the big bangs. Outdoor use only.
Diwali Firework Selection Box By Trafalgar
This fantastic F1 Fireworks Selection Pack includes 54 fireworks and 25 sparklers, with colourful fountains, ground spinners, flash pellets and crackling granules to enjoy.
With a 0/5 noise rating and 1-metre safety distance, it's a great choice for suitable small gardens, Diwali, Bonfire Night, birthdays and family celebrations. Enjoy gentle, colourful effects without the big bangs. Outdoor use only.
Bonfire Celebration Selection Box By Pyroworx
Mars Selection Box by Cosmic Fireworks
Mars Selection Box – 12 Family-Friendly Fireworks
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
The Mars Selection Box by Cosmic Fireworks contains 12 fireworks and is a great choice for families looking for a gentler display with plenty of colour, sparkle and variety without the big bangs.
Featuring a mixture of fountains and Roman candles, with no rockets or Catherine wheels, Mars is ideal for smaller gardens, Bonfire Night and family celebrations where you want enjoyable fireworks without an overly loud display.
The firework selection boxes we supply all give their own unique display, as each box is packed with different fireworks from rockets, and fountains to firework cakes. Here are some of the different varieties we sell:
- Primed fireworks: Beta selection box
- Cosmic fireworks: Cyclone (Catherine)
- Cube: Cheetah selection box
- Vivid pyrotechnics: Pro cake 6 pack
- Jonathans: Masquerade
- Primed fireworks: Alpha Selection box
In order to have the best fireworks, you need to make sure that you plan and prepare for the date. Keep in mind to place your order well in advance to ensure that everything is prepared for the big day.
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