Where to Buy Fireworks in the UK
Shops, supermarkets and online: a fair guide to your options.
You can buy fireworks in the UK from specialist fireworks shops, from supermarkets during the legal selling dates, and online from sellers that deliver by courier. Whichever you choose, you must be 18 or over to buy adult fireworks.
Where can I buy fireworks in the UK?
There are three places to buy fireworks: specialist fireworks shops, supermarkets during the legal selling dates, and online from registered sellers that deliver to your door. Each suits a different buyer.
- Specialist fireworks shops carry the widest range: single cakes, compound cakes, rockets, Roman candles, fountains, sparklers and ready-made packs. Staff can help you plan a display around your budget and space.
- Supermarkets usually stock a small seasonal selection, mainly boxes, for a few weeks before Bonfire Night and a few days before New Year. They are convenient if you want something simple with the weekly shop.
- Online sellers deliver by courier, so you can order from anywhere they cover. Delivery takes several working days, so order ahead in busy weeks.
When you can buy is set by law. In England, Wales and Scotland, sellers can sell adult fireworks (F2 and F3) from 15 October to 10 November, from 26 to 31 December, and on the day of Diwali and the first day of Chinese New Year plus the 3 days before each. At other times, only sellers with an all-year licence can sell them. F1 fireworks, such as most sparklers, are not limited to these dates. Northern Ireland has its own licensing rules.
Do supermarkets sell fireworks?
Some do, usually only during the selling dates for adult fireworks. Availability varies by branch, so check before you travel. For range, advice and price side by side, read our specialist vs supermarket comparison.
Buying fireworks online
Yes, you can buy fireworks online from a UK seller that sells to adults only and delivers by courier. Fireworks cannot go in the normal post, so check that the seller shows its delivery areas and charges before you pay.
You can order fireworks online from Top Shotter Fireworks for delivery to mainland UK. Checkout shows the delivery options and charges for your postcode before you pay. We cannot deliver to Northern Ireland.
Before you order from any website, run through what to check before you buy online: a real UK address and phone number, an 18+ rule, clear product details and clear delivery terms.
Where can I buy sparklers?
Check stock with the seller; sparkler buying rules depend on the product’s category. Our sparklers and Abracadabra wands are category F1, which can be sold outside the seasonal dates to buyers aged 16 or over. Never use sparklers in the street or other public places, and never give them to children under five. Buy them online for delivery, or in person at our shops.
We had two sparkler lines and one handheld fountain-wand line in stock on 12 November: Gold Sparklers 18″ (£2 for 5), Max Crackle Sparklers (£1.99) and Abracadabra handheld fountain wands (£5.99 for 4). See them all and buy sparklers online.
- Gold Sparklers 18″ by Gemstone Fireworks: £2
- Max Crackle Sparklers By Pyroworx: £1.99
- Abracadabra By Pyroworx: £5.99
Our shops in Bradford and Newcastle
Top Shotter Fireworks has three shops: one in Bradford and two in Newcastle. You can buy in person. Collection is currently unavailable at checkout. Call the shop to ask about collection before placing your order.
- Bradford: 53 Westgate, Bradford BD1 2RD. 07440 683691. See our Bradford shop.
- Newcastle (Byker): 269 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1DQ. 07704 473918.
- Newcastle City Centre: 283A Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6AJ. 07521 504581.
For our Newcastle Byker shop and Bradford, ring ahead to check opening times before you set off. Not near any of them? Use our store finder or order online for courier delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Fireworks are still on sale to the public in the UK. Adults aged 18 or over can buy category F2 and F3 fireworks from registered sellers in the selling dates, and from sellers with an all-year licence at other times. The minimum age for F1 fireworks, such as sparklers, is 16. Northern Ireland has its own licensing rules. The law controls when they are sold and used, not whether you can buy them.
Some supermarkets sell fireworks during the legal selling dates. Ranges and dates vary by store and by year, so check with your local store. If you want a bigger display or help choosing, a specialist fireworks shop is the better option.
It depends on what you want. For one small box, a supermarket can be cheap. Our ready-made packs start at £25 for 46 pieces plus sparklers; compare current prices and contents with other sellers. Compare shots and firing time, not just the price.
Sources: GOV.UK: Fireworks: the law; Fireworks Regulations 2004, regulation 9; Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, regulation 31; nidirect: Fireworks.