What are the Different Types of Firework?
One of the big advantages of fireworks is the wide range of different types of firework there are. This means if you live in a busy area, you can still have a display using low noise fireworks, or if you have a small garden you can use smaller fireworks depending on the area you have for firing.
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Outside of needing to use different types of fireworks for practical reasons, it’s always fun to have a wide range of fireworks to fire during a display.
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If you’re attending a fireworks display yourself, it’s always fun spotting the different types of fireworks, whether you’re a fireworks fan yourself or just enjoy explaining what each thing is to the kids.
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Here are the most common types of fireworks, how they work and some videos of our favourite products in each category.
Rockets
Rockets are cylindrical fireworks that launch into the sky before bursting into colourful displays. They typically have a long stick attached to stabilise their flight and are known for their loud whistling noise as they ascend.
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Below are our best selling rocket fireworks:
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Insanity (6 Rockets) by Celtic Fireworks
13.49 33% off£8.99A great pack of 6 colourful Cat F2 1.3g flash rockets. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£8.99A great pack of 6 colourful Cat F2 1.3g flash rockets.
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Rapid Fire Rockets ( Pack of 4) by Standard Fireworks
7.99 50% off£3.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF A little pack of 4 low noise rockets with a nice whoosh a bit of colour and crackle. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£3.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF
A little pack of 4 low noise rockets with a nice whoosh a bit of colour and crackle.
HALF PRICE / 50% OFF A little pack of 4 low noise rockets with a nice whoosh a bit of colour and crackle. -
Gigant Salute Rockets (4) By Funke Fireworks
24.99 40% off£14.99A crackling tail and bright white flash from this super loud salute rocket. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£14.99A crackling tail and bright white flash from this super loud salute rocket.
A crackling tail and bright white flash from this super loud salute rocket. -
Flashbolt (10 Rockets) by Standard Fireworks
17.99 39% off£10.99A pack of 10 x 14g rockets full of colour, crackle and silver flying fish. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£10.99A pack of 10 x 14g rockets full of colour, crackle and silver flying fish.
A pack of 10 x 14g rockets full of colour, crackle and silver flying fish.
Fountains
Fountains are ground-based fireworks that emit showers of sparks and coloured flames. They’re characterised by a steady spray of effects and can vary in height and duration, creating a mesmerising visual display.
Below are our best selling fountain fireworks:
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Traffic Cones / Lights by Standard Fireworks
6.99 43% off£3.99Pack of three cone fountains. One each of red, orange and green, hence the name... Traffic Cones! More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£3.99Pack of three cone fountains. One each of red, orange and green, hence the name… Traffic Cones!
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Moonshiners by Lesli Fireworks
3.99 50% off£1.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF A pack of 6 strobes each with a crackling finale working out at just 33 p each! More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£1.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF
A pack of 6 strobes each with a crackling finale working out at just 33
p each!
HALF PRICE / 50% OFF A pack of 6 strobes each with a crackling finale working out at just 33 p each! -
Noiz Barrel by Lesli Fireworks
9.99 50% off£4.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF 3 single shot tubes producing a coloured flare to crackling mine. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£4.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF
3 single shot tubes producing a coloured flare to crackling mine.
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Luna Fountain by Jorge
14.99 50% off£7.49Red, White and Gold lasting 60 seconds from this Luna fountain. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£7.49Red, White and Gold lasting 60 seconds from this Luna fountain.
Red, White and Gold lasting 60 seconds from this Luna fountain.
Mines
Mines are fireworks that explode close to the ground, sending up a sudden burst of stars and effects. They are usually used to create dramatic beginnings or endings to firework displays.
Below are our best selling mines fireworks:
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Stardust by Black Cat Fireworks
14.99 40% off£8.99A fantastic, colourful, little 25 shot mine cake from BlackCat / Standard, perfect where younger children are watching. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£8.99A fantastic, colourful, little 25 shot mine cake from BlackCat / Standard, perfect where younger children are watching.
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Angel Dust XL by Brothers Pyrotechnics
21.99 36% off£13.99Angel Dust XL, 16 shots of gold brocade mines to horsetails above with some added red blink stars for good effect. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£13.99Angel Dust XL, 16 shots of gold brocade mines to horsetails above with some added red blink stars for good effect.
Angel Dust XL, 16 shots of gold brocade mines to horsetails above with some added red blink stars for good effect. -
Dhalia Dump by Celtic Fireworks
31.99 31% off£21.99Another great dump cake from Celtic. This one producing blood red and cyan mines to dhalia bursts above. 19 shots all at once! More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£21.99Another great dump cake from Celtic. This one producing blood red and cyan mines to dhalia bursts above. 19 shots all at once!
Another great dump cake from Celtic. This one producing blood red and cyan mines to dhalia bursts above. 19 shots all at once! -
Havoc Mine by Zeus Fireworks
19.99 8% off£18.49A huge coloured star mine with an awesome crackle salute finish. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£18.49A huge coloured star mine with an awesome crackle salute finish.
A huge coloured star mine with an awesome crackle salute finish.
Roman Candles
Roman candles are long tubes that shoot out multiple colourful stars and fireballs. They are handheld fireworks and are fired one shot at a time, often in rapid succession.
Below are our best selling roman candles fireworks:
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Bad Boss by Lesli Fireworks
£7.99Add to Cart More Info Watch VideoBUY ONE GET ONE FREE
No lound bangs just 100 shots of red and green crackling stars. More Info£7.99BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
No lound bangs just 100 shots of red and green crackling stars.
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
No lound bangs just 100 shots of red and green crackling stars. -
Snappy Days by Skycrafter
£9.99BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 100 shots of coloured stars and popping from this great little back garden roman candle More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£9.99BUY ONE GET ONE FREE
100 shots of coloured stars and popping from this great little back garden roman candleBUY ONE GET ONE FREE 100 shots of coloured stars and popping from this great little back garden roman candle -
Sputniks Shot Tubes ( Pack of 4 ) by Lesli Fireworks
12.99 31% off£8.99Four howling tails single shot tubes with glitter bursts. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£8.99Four howling tails single shot tubes with glitter bursts.
Four howling tails single shot tubes with glitter bursts. -
Mixed Effect 20 Shot Roman Candles x 6 by Klasek
14.99 33% off£9.996 x 20 shot mixed effect roman candles More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£9.996 x 20 shot mixed effect roman candles
6 x 20 shot mixed effect roman candles
Cakes & Barrages
Cakes (or barrages) are multiple-tube fireworks fused together in a single unit. When ignited, they produce a series of aerial effects such as starbursts, comets, and whistles in a rapid sequence, creating a continuous and varied display.
Below are our best selling cakes and barrages fireworks:
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Pyranha Attack by Lesli Fireworks
9.99 50% off£4.99Add to Cart More Info Watch VideoHALF PRICE / 50% OFF
Whistles and glittering comets with no loud bangs so suitable for younger children or a low noise display. More Info£4.99HALF PRICE / 50% OFF
Whistles and glittering comets with no loud bangs so suitable for younger children or a low noise display.
HALF PRICE / 50% OFF
Whistles and glittering comets with no loud bangs so suitable for younger children or a low noise display. -
Yin Yang (M32) by Jorge
9.99 30% off£6.995 Shots of gold tipped comets and 5 red wave. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£6.995 Shots of gold tipped comets and 5 red wave.
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Mini Pearl Cake by Standard Fireworks
9.99 40% off£5.99128 shots of mini coloured pearls. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£5.99128 shots of mini coloured pearls.
128 shots of mini coloured pearls. -
Dance Crew by #Watt Fireworks
13.99 43% off£7.999 shots of dark copper gold crackling crossette comets. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£7.999 shots of dark copper gold crackling crossette comets.
9 shots of dark copper gold crackling crossette comets.
Catherine Wheels
Catherine wheels are large, rotating fireworks that are attached to a pole or a structure. When lit, they spin rapidly, emitting sparks and colours in a circular pattern.Â
Below are our best selling catherine wheels fireworks:
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Super Spinners By Celtic Fireworks
7.49 33% off£4.99A colourful little catherine wheel from Celtic Fireworks. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£4.99A colourful little catherine wheel from Celtic Fireworks.
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Whizz Wheel By Standard Fireworks
9.99 40% off£5.99A nice tri-colour, 6 motor wheel that will add a new dimension and colour to any garden display. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£5.99A nice tri-colour, 6 motor wheel that will add a new dimension and colour to any garden display.
A nice tri-colour, 6 motor wheel that will add a new dimension and colour to any garden display. -
Colour Spinner Wheel by Kimbolton Fireworks
26.99 30% off£18.99Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£18.99Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds.
Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds. -
Do The Twist by Celtic Fireworks
24.99 24% off£18.99Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£18.99Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds.
Golden sparks fly from this great Kimbolton catherine wheel lasting for approx 50 seconds.
Sparklers
Sparklers are handheld fireworks that produce a shower of sparks when lit. They are often used at celebrations and events, especially by children, and can be waved around to create patterns of light.
Below are our best selling sparklers fireworks:
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Neon Sparklers (28cm) by Klasek
6.99 43% off£3.99A pack of 20 coloured sparklers. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£3.99A pack of 20 coloured sparklers.
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10 Packs (50) Giant Legacy Gold Sparklers 16″ By Standard Fireworks
19.9 40% off£11.99TEN packs of 5 x 16" Legacy gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 75 seconds each. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£11.99TEN packs of 5 x 16″ Legacy gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 75 seconds each.
TEN packs of 5 x 16" Legacy gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 75 seconds each. -
10 Packs (50) Legacy Gold Sparklers 10″ By Standard Fireworks
14.9 40% off£8.99TEN packs of 5 x 10" gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 60 seconds each. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£8.99TEN packs of 5 x 10″ gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 60 seconds each.
TEN packs of 5 x 10" gold sparklers (50 sparklers in total) lasting approximately 60 seconds each. -
5 Packs (20) Spellcasters Handheld Fountains By Standard Fireworks
24.95 30% off£17.45FIVE Packs (20) handheld cold burn fountains each proucing a coloured flame (red, green, yellow or blue) and titanium sparks More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£17.45FIVE Packs (20) handheld cold burn fountains each proucing a coloured flame (red, green, yellow or blue) and titanium sparks
FIVE Packs (20) handheld cold burn fountains each proucing a coloured flame (red, green, yellow or blue) and titanium sparks
Smoke Grenades
Smoke grenades are non-explosive fireworks that emit coloured smoke when ignited. They are commonly used for visual effects in daytime displays, photography, and tactical signalling.
Below are our best selling smoek grenade fireworks:
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EG25 Micro Smoke Red – By Enola Gaye
6.99 29% off£4.99EG 25 Micro Smoke from Enola Gaye producing 30s of thick, bright red smoke More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£4.99EG 25 Micro Smoke from Enola Gaye producing 30s of thick, bright red smoke
EG 25 Micro Smoke from Enola Gaye producing 30s of thick, bright red smoke -
WP40 Blue Smoke – By Enola Gaye
10.99 27% off£7.99WP40 High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 90 secs of thick, bright pink smoke More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£7.99WP40 High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 90 secs of thick, bright pink smoke
WP40 High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 90 secs of thick, bright pink smoke -
Twin Vent White Smoke By Enola Gaye
10.99 27% off£7.99Twin Vent Super High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 20 secs of thick, white smoke from BOTH ends. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info Watch Video£7.99Twin Vent Super High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 20 secs of thick, white smoke from BOTH ends.
Twin Vent Super High output smoke generator from Enola Gaye producing 20 secs of thick, white smoke from BOTH ends. -
RDP Yellow Smoke Torches (5 Pack) by Klasek
49.99 70% off£14.99A pack of 5 hand held YELLOW smoke torches lasting 60 seconds each. More InfoAdd to Cart More Info£14.99A pack of 5 hand held YELLOW smoke torches lasting 60 seconds each.
A pack of 5 hand held YELLOW smoke torches lasting 60 seconds each.
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