Bonfire Night / Fireworks

Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. You’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way  at Fireworks | Wiltshire Police

Prepare your pets this Bonfire Night! Check the RSPCA advice here: How To Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk 

Consider your neighbours! Think about the noise/parking/location of any events you’re attending or hosting on this Bonfire Night.

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You must be over 18 to buy, carry and use Category 1, 2 and 3 fireworks (Throwdown fireworks are category 1 with ‘adult fireworks’ available in shops classed as Category 2 and 3).

You will be breaking the law if you let off fireworks between 11pm and 7am (except on Bonfire Night when it extends to Midnight and New Years Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year extends to 1am).

You must be over 16 to buy, carry or use category 1 fireworks.