List of shops where you can buy fireworks in Derby including supermarkets

As we approach Bonfire Night which is the most popular time of year to light fireworks, now is the time many people start looking where they can buy fireworks.

Bonfire Night, on Sunday November 5, and five-day Diwali celebrations which start on Friday November 10, fall within a week of each other.

It is a fun and jovial time for people to enjoy festivities - there is something so special about fireworks bursting on a crisp November night - however if you are hosting a bonfire event, you may not know which shops sell fireworks where you live.

Here is our round-up of places to buy fireworks in Derby including what sort of fireworks you could buy to take your Bonfire Night celebrations to the next level.

Types of fireworks you can buy

Catherine wheel: These fireworks spin fast on an axis to create a wheel full of sparkling stars.

Roman candle: This firework packed in a cardboard tube emits several exploding stars.

Fountain: This static firework emits a crisp crackle and stars in a fountain effect.

Rocket: This firework is ejected from the ground at speed, soaring to display bursting stars in the sky.

Mine firework: This powerful firework, based in the ground, emits a fountain effect at ground level.

Cake firework: This is a multiple firework device filled with small aerial fireworks and Roman candles to emit a range of different fireworks.

Finale firework: Similar to cake fireworks, finale fireworks are considered to be an entire firework display in one box, which are set alight consecutively to give one continuous display.

Shops in Derby where you can buy fireworks

Fireworks Derby

This family business has been trading for over 30 years and stocks big brand names including Evolution and Pride selling fountains, rockets and more.

Their massive range caters for Bonfire Night events of all sizes including back garden family gatherings and large, organised displays.

Address: 342 Osmaston Road, Allenton, Derby DE24 8AF

For more information visit their website here.

Magic and Miracle Fireworks

Their hand selected range of fireworks includes barrages, fountains, mines, rockets, selection boxes, sparklers and more.

Address: Main Road, Elvaston, Derby DE72 3EQ

For more information visit their website here.

Mystical Fireworks

Self-described as ‘passionate pyromaniacs’, this shop sells a large variety of fireworks which includes barrage packs, rockets and more.

Address: 98 Ashbourne Road Derby, DE22 3AG

For more information visit their website here.

Pyrotex Fireworks

This online shop stocks fireworks for a variety of displays including low noise and pyromusical.

For more information visit their website here.

Supermarkets where you can buy fireworks in Derby

Aldi

Aldi’s firework range this year includes fountains, aerial rockets and more.

For more information visit their website here.

Asda

Asda’s firework selection includes a whopping 36 pack rocket selection and giant golden sparklers lasting over 75 seconds.

For more information visit their website here.

Lidl

This budget retailer is stocking, amongst other fireworks, the Supercharged 90 shot single ignition firework that they describe to be a ‘crowd pleaser’.

For more information visit their website here.

Morrisons are selling fireworks in-store only, you can find your nearest branch with this store locater.

Tesco have not released a date when fireworks will be available in their stores, however last year it was on Friday October 21.

Sainsbury’s stopped selling fireworks in 2019 whilst The Co-op and Waitrose also do not sell fireworks.