Updated: 8 December 2025
Please note: The information contained in this guide provides pointers to legislation and good practice that should be considered by event organisers. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that organisers need to consider for a particular event.
If fireworks are to be part of the event, make sure that those responsible for setting them up and firing them are suitably knowledgeable. Ask for evidence of their competence and check they have appropriate insurance covering displays. There should be a distance of at least 50m between the firing site and the crowd with the prevailing wind coming from the direction of the crowd. There are restrictions on the times that fireworks can be fired.