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Fireworks are increasingly used to mark big celebrations such as Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Years’ Eve.  Our advice is always leave it to the professionals and attend an organised display.

Attend an organised display in Cleveland

Friday 1st November
  • Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club. £6 Adults, £3.50 Kids or £16.96 for a family ticket. From 4pm.
  • Nunthorpe & Marton Recreation Squash Club. £6 or £20 for a family of four. From 6pm
  • Saltburn Cricket Club.£6 for adults £4 for children and £1 for babies and toddlers. From 5.30pm.
Saturday 2nd November
  • Guisborough Cricket Club. £6 adults £4 children From 4pm.
  • Redcar Rugby Club. £15 family £7 adult £4 kids. From 5.30pm.
  • Thornaby Cricket Club – £5 adults £4 under 16 £15 family ticket. From 5pm.
  • Centre Square Middlesbrough. Diwali in Middlesbrough. FREE. From 12noon
Tuesday 5th November
  • Old Boys Rugby Club, Hartlepool. £2 Adults, £1 U16s or £5 for a family of four. From 5.30pm.
  • Middlesbrough Rugby Club. Advance tickets Adults £6, Child £4. On the gate Adults £8 Child £5. From 6.30pm
  • Corus Sports and Social Centre, Dormanstown. £3 entry. From 5pm (Fireworks at 7pm)
  • Acklam Rugby Club. Child (6-16): £4 (Under 5’s go FREE) Adult (16+): £7 Family Ticket: £20 (2 Adults + 3 Children).
    From 5pm (Fireworks at 7pm)
Friday 8th November
  • Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. FREE. Times TBC.
Thank you for enjoying bonfire night safely with your community.

Remember if you do choose to do your own firework display:

Fireworks are explosive and extremely dangerous so remember:

  • Think don’t drink – alcohol and fireworks do not mix
  • Stay alert – always supervise children around fireworks
  • Stand back – keep behind safety cordons in the appropriate area
  • Four–legged friends – keep pets indoors

Follow the FIREWORK CODE:

    • Do not buy fireworks from UNLICENSED retailers
    • These fireworks may be unsafe and illegal
    • Only buy fireworks that comply with current safety standards*
    • Always keep fireworks in a closed box
    • Take them out one at a time and close the box
    • Never put fireworks in your pocket
    • Be considerate. Let your neighbours know you will be having a display, especially if they are elderly or they have pets or children
    • Avoid setting fireworks off late at night, particularly if it is a school-night
    • Ensure your pets are safe
    • Carefully follow the instructions on EACH firework
    • Never go back to a lit firework unless the instructions advise otherwise
    • Never throw fireworks; it is dangerous
    • Light fireworks one at a time, at the end of the fuse, and at arm’s length
    • Light sparklers one at a time and wear suitable gloves, even when lighting them
    • Never give sparklers to a child under the age of 5
    • Never throw spent fireworks on a bonfire

The Law

The law says you must not set off or throw fireworks (including sparklers) in the street or other public places.

You must not set off fireworks 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

Check with your local council to find out about any local rules for setting off fireworks.

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