Fireworks near me: 11 places to buy fireworks in Manchester and the rules for using them this Bonfire Night

When you think about it, a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in the 17th century is a very strange thing to celebrate every year. But seeing as it’s one of the rare occasions we get to enjoy fireworks, it’s a tradition we happily get involved in.

The council-run firework events, including the big one at Heaton Park, were cancelled last year for financial reasons, and it’s unlikely they will be making a comeback this year.

But there will be plenty of community events to get involved in, and you can also buy your own fireworks to enjoy responsibly at home.

What are the rules?

If you are planning on buying some fireworks, there are laws and rules you need to be aware of. According to the UK government website, fireworks, including sparklers, can only be purchased from licensed sellers for private use on certain days of the year to coincide with certain celebrations.

These dates are:

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

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase category two or three fireworks in the UK. They cannot be used between 11pm and 7am, 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.

Local councils will have further guidelines for firework and bonfire safety. Manchester city council’s guidelines can be found on its website.

Where to buy them in Manchester?

Here are some of the places in Greater Manchester where you can buy them.

Manchester Fireworks – 105 Cross Street, Sale M33 7JN

Nuclear Fireworks – Unit 20-22 Hale Top, Wythenshawe Town Centre

Chorlton Fireworks – 350 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton, M21 8AZ

Boom Fireworks – 21 Moulton St, Cheetham Hill, M8 8FQ

Quicksilver SFX & Fireworks Shop –  17 Hyde Rd, Denton, M34 3A

Manchester Discount Fireworks – 85 Old St, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7RS

Ring O’Bells Fireworks – 153 Margaret St, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7TS

Bad Boy Fireworks – Cheadle, SK8 2DP

Middleton Firework Shop – Sadler street, Middleton, M24 5UJ

Diamond Fireworks – Unit 55, Bealey Industrial Estate, Dumers Ln, Radcliffe, M26 2BD

Bulldog Firework Shop – Unit 2, Southgate Industrial Estate, Green Ln, Heywood, OL10 1ND