Everyone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, whether at an organised display or in their back garden. Here you’ll find out the law around using fireworks as well as how to stay safe, and report those using fireworks in a dangerous or threatening way. Fireworks and the law What time can fireworks be used? Fireworks can be used in the UK any time from 7am to 11pm. Exceptions are: Bonfire night: 7am to midnight New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year: 7am to 1am the f

With Bonfire Night and Diwali next week, fireworks may be used in your area. If there's an emergency, or a crime is being committed, always call 999. If fireworks are causing a noise nuisance, please report it to your local authority click the button below Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service News

Great Central Railway (GCR) is inviting families to celebrate Bonfire Night in style on Thursday 5 November, with a giant bonfire, spectacular fireworks and family entertainment at Quorn & Woodhouse Station. Promising an evening packed with autumn fun, the event will bring together traditional Bonfire Night favourites and the chance to enjoy a heritage railway journey, making it a memorable night out for all ages. Festivities will begin with the lighting of the giant bonfir

Leicester's biggest bonfire night celebration takes place at Abbey Park on Saturday 7 November – and tickets are on sale now! Visitors can look forward to two spectacular firework displays and a traditional bonfire, with the first, quieter display taking place at 6.45pm, and the second launching into the sky at 8pm. Gates open at 5pm. Live music and entertainment will run throughout the night until 9pm – and there’s also a family-friendly funfair, hot food stalls serving deli

Leicester and Leicestershire are gearing up for a blockbuster autumn of events, with major exhibitions, spectacular cultural celebrations, fright-filled Halloween attractions, fantastic food and dazzling firework displays giving visitors plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city and county over the coming weeks. Black History Month events There are events running throughout the month, from a classical concert using only black composers, a rare show from the iconic Len

‘Very high risk’ of wildfires sparks ‘severe alert’ from UK Government, and includes Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland During these heatwave conditions, even a small flame can rapidly develop into a wildfire, putting lives, homes, businesses and our emergency responders at risk. We urge the public to be extremely vigilant and to do nothing that might exacerbate this risk. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is covered by last tonight's 'severe alert' from the UK Governm

Enjoy Bonfire Night at Leicester’s biggest fireworks event at Abbey Park on Saturday 7 November. Watch the traditional bonfire and enjoy two spectacular fireworks displays, along with live entertainment, funfair, delicious street food, licensed bar and a fantastic, safe atmosphere for all the family. It’s a great night out for families and friends! Location : Abbey Park, Leicester, LE4 5AQ Time : 17:00, Saturday 7 November 2026 Save Up To 50% – Book early to get the best pric