24/10/2018
The History of Halloween Halloween originates back 2000 years, in the Celtic regions that are now the United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern France. Halloweens used to be called the festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in) ... Read More
11/10/2018
Our Top Ten Fireworks Best Fireworks to Buy ! It can be hard trying to pick which fireworks to buy. With the shear amount of different fireworks on the market and many fireworks having similar names, it can be difficult. So we have decided to make a list of the best fireworks to buy in the UK, to make finding the right firework easier. This list will be comparing fireworks from all brands and all categories of firework. We will be analyzing everything from the best price for its value, how long... Read More
05/10/2018
Buy fireworks online Hello all! With bonfire night fast approaching, us here at Fantastic Fireworks thought we would create a blog highlighting some of our favourites fireworks for this Octobers sale with 20% off everything!! If you would like to buy fireworks online, you can find our store here: https://www.buyfantasticfireworks.co.uk/ Multi-Shot Fireworks Flash, Bang, Wallop – 25 Shot – By Forward Fireworks Flash Bang Wallop does what it says on the label! It is a brilliant little Category 2 fireworks which has... Read More
04/10/2018
How is Bonfire Night celebrated? Bonfire night known by a few names such as Guy Fawkes Night or Fireworks Night. It is celebrated annually throughout the UK on November 5th bonfires are lit and fireworks are set off across the whole of the UK to celebrate Bonfire Night. Some people organise small gatherings in their back garden to fire subtle pyrotechnics while others join thousands in watching some of the biggest professional firework displays across the country. Traditionally an effigy of Guy is usually created using old clothing or straws. Which... Read More
The internet has made every industry flourish and buying fireworks online is no different — but it’s vital you make sure what you’re buying is safe to use The internet has had a major effect on… well, everything! I mean your reading this online right now! Whether it’s your work, looking at picture of cute cats, or just doing some online shopping. Having access to an internet connection gives you an endless amount of options and resources to explore. Take fireworks, for example: a product that is rather specialized in... Read More
Bonfire Night is a name given to a wide range yearly celebrations normally containing bonfires and fireworks. The event celebrates different traditions on different dates, depending on the country and culture. One of the most popular instances includes Guy Fawkes Night (5 November) in the United Kingdom. In this time of the year red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple colours are exploding into our night skies. The colours in fireworks help create “ohhhhs” and “ahhhhs.” So, how do fireworks get their colour? The simple answer is: pure chemistry. The colours in fireworks are... Read More
13/04/2018
How long should my fireworks display last? It is that all important question of how long your fireworks display should be is answered here! – This will depend on what kind of display you are doing, who it is for and how much you have budgeted for regarding the actual fireworks. The duration depends on the nature of the event as well. 3-4 minutes will normally be quite sufficient as the closing feature of a wedding or birthday celebration, whereas if the fireworks are the main feature of the event... Read More
26/03/2018
FIREWORKS HISTORY: Today, we see fireworks as a sign of magical celebrations, festivities and community events, however that’s not always been the case….. In the Early Days As far back as 200BC in the towns of ancient China, firecrackers were used for enemy fire against the marauding larger built men of the surrounding mountains. Records also show in 1046 that the Chinese were the first to use gun powder as a form of weapon by making gun powder catapults by hand. It is widely recognised... Read More
22/03/2018
BEST FINALE FIREWORKS After the latest shocking blast from Beast of the East leaving us with a sharp sting in it’s tail, we couldn’t help but think of the big blast fireworks in our range with just as big an impact which will leave you gasping – this time with a smile! If you are planning your celebration firework display and looking for that special and spectacular finale piece to wow your guests, check out our crowd pleasing fireworks below and don’t forget to enjoy the videos too: CAT... Read More
15/03/2018
FUNDRAISING WITH FIREWORKS Scratching your head for an event to raise much needed funds? Have you thought about putting on your own firework display but find the idea too daunting or over ambitious? Well, have no fear, Fantastic Fireworks are here! Whether you are a Parent Teacher Association, Scout Organisation or a Charity looking to raise money, firework displays not only generate substantial income in ticket sales, but also provide opportunities to make extra income with associated sales such as food stalls and rides, not to mention glow-in-the-dark products... Read More
