Near Ledbury Herefordshire
Show on mapA BEAUTIFUL PLACE. AN EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT.
Your evening,
turned up a little.
A fairytale castle, the Malvern Hills and a sky full of colour. Settle in for an evening to remember.
Three teams. One champion. You decide.
Watch three firework companies bring their displays to life with music, colour and creativity. Vote for your favourite by text before the closing display rounds off the evening.
FROM FIRST PICNIC TO FINAL FIREWORK
Make a night of it.
Published event timetable. Timings are subject to change; check your event guidance before travelling.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PYRO
The Display Teams
Team 1
Smart Pyrotechnics
Smart Pyrotechnics are delighted to be joining this year’s Fireworks Champions at Eastnor Castle.
Team 2
Distant Thunder Fireworks
We've been running since 2008. Initially set up as a hobby, demand has made us into a full time operation and in 2019 saw us become British musical champions. We hope you like all the shows tonight but obviously we hope you like ours the most!
Team 3
Pyrotex Fireworks
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Pyrotex Fireworx began in 1999 and is a fine blend of experience, dynamic creativity and explosive enthusiasm - all fused together to make us first class when it comes to fireworks.
After winning the British Musical Firework championships in 2010 & 2011, we were selected to represent the UK in the Monaco International Music Firework Championship and are delighted to announce that we won both the judges and the public award.
Drawing on over 35 years of experience and knowledge, we have grown to be an international award-winning company and crowned “Champion of Champions”
Also in 2023 Pyrotex were representing the UK in the world championships in Montreal Canada, And we are extremely proud to say we came away with ( Gold ) first place.
Since then we have been lucky enough to travel the globe in numerous prestigious competitions around the world. These competitions not only test the artistic talents of our designer’s but also the pyrotechnical ability of each team that participates along with the skills and expertise needed to put on an event of such magnitude.
These competitions have also established us as the UK’s most awarded display company, this paired with our impressive list of achievements is something that we are very proud of.
Pyrotex employs FireOne as its main firing system.
We would like to thank the team at MLE for inviting us back this year at Belvoir hall, and hope that you all enjoy this year’s presentation from Pyrotex Fireworx.
Closing Display
Aj Pyrotechnics
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AJ Pyrotechnics is a small family run firework company based in Kent but with a big reputation.
We were born out of the love and thrill of seeing fireworks and all the team who work here are passionate about what we do and what we deliver.
Formed in 2008, we were not initially active on the competitive display circuit, but MLE persuaded us to compete several years ago at the Stanford Hall Firework Champions and since then we have become regular competitors and haven’t looked back!
Last year our hard work paid off with a well deserved win at Firework Champions at Arley Hall.
Gaining experience from Firework Champions and by being in the company of some of the best firework display companies in the UK has raised our status and we are now well known on the National competition circuit having taken part in The British Championships at Plymouth and at the British Firework Musical Championships in Southport.
It’s great to be back at Eastnor Castle and we know you are going to love our musical composition and astounding coordinated pyrotechnics which will showcase this fantastic venue.
Thank you to MLE for the opportunity for us to compete again and all at AJ Pyrotechnics wish you and all our fellow competitors a fantastic night!
Arrive early, settle into your picnic spot and enjoy the food, drink and entertainment before the fireworks. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Getting here.
Drive
Eastnor lies between the Cotswolds and the Welsh Marches. The Castle is 2½ miles east of Ledbury on the A438 Tewkesbury Road.
Journey Times to Eastnor
Central London 2½ hours, Manchester 2 hours, Birmingham 1 hour Bristol 1 hour Cardiff 1 hour.
For Visitors using a sat nav, please bear in mind that the map may not be up to date, so please ignore the directions as you approach Eastnor and Clenchers Mill Lane and follow the Brown Tourist signs. This is because a number of sat nav providers are currently directing you the wrong way.
Directions from London
Take M4 West.
Exit M4 at junction 15 (Swindon).
Follow A419/A417 to Cirencester and Gloucester (Dual Carriageway).
Before Gloucester exit A417 onto M5 North (towards Birmingham) at junction 11A and continue as if from North or South.
Directions from North or South
Exit M5 at junction 8 onto M50.
Exit M50 at junction 2 Follow A417 to Ledbury.
Follow the Brown Tourist signs (Eastnor Castle) via bypass and through Ledbury Town Centre onto A449 (signed Worcester and Malvern).
After 1 mile turn right again onto A438 (signed Tewkesbury and Eastnor), and the entrance to Castle is after 1 mile on the right hand side.
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Public Transport
Nearest Train Stations
Ledbury – 2 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington – duration 2.45hrs)
Great Malvern – 8 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington – duration 2.30hrs)
Gloucester – 19 miles (Direct train from/to London Paddington – duration 1.50hrs)
Taxis are available and pre-booking is advisable.
Use the event entrance directions above when approaching the venue.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT
Parking & camping.
Parking
General parking is free with your admission tickets. Follow the stewards’ directions, park and walk into the audience area.
Park & Stay is available here: one vehicle permit covers the car, with separate admission tickets required for each adult and child aged 5–16. Gazebos cannot be used in Park & Stay bays.
Camping
Friday and Saturday camping is offered at this venue, with campsite entry from 1pm on the booked arrival day. Tents, caravans and campervans are welcome. Each adult needs a camping permit as well as event admission; children up to 16 camp free but those aged 5–16 still need event admission.
Portable toilets and drinking water are provided. There are no showers or electric hookups. Park beside your pitch and head to the audience area to watch the fireworks. Please leave by 1pm the following day.
EVERYONE’S NIGHT OUT
Access & support.
These are outdoor events on estate grounds, where surfaces can be uneven. Disabled parking and accessible toilets are provided. Please contact the team before booking to discuss your needs; accommodation requests should be made at least three weeks before the event where possible.
Talk to us about access ↗BEFORE YOU GO
A few good answers.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, there are no restrictions on the food and beverages you bring, except for BBQs, which are strictly forbidden.
Will the fireworks be cancelled if it rains?
No. The fireworks are waterproof and aren’t affected by the rain. Timings are subject to change on the evening. The drone show is a complimentary element that is not guaranteed with no prior warning.
Do I need a camping ticket per adult?
Yes for each adult camping you will need a camping permit. Children up to 16 years old are no extra cost for camping.
Also you will require normal entry tickets for each adult and child (Children under 5 are free).
Can I bring a gazebo if I’m in the drive-in?
No – the view will be obstructed by those behind you.
Park & Stay is not available at Arley Hall.
I have lost my tickets, what should I do?
Please check your spam folder or junk folder for the email with your digital tickets. If you still haven’t received your ticket, please visit www.fireworkchampions.co.uk/tickets/resend.php
I have a disability – is it suitable?
Accessibility / Disablity statement:
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact mail@mlepyrotechnics.co.uk to make a reasonable accommodation request. Requests must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the event date although we’ll always do our best to accommodate. Please note the event takes place in an open field but we have people with disabilities attending without any issue. We have a disabled car park area as close as possible to the event and disabled toilets. You also could take advantage of the drive-in parking. If you wish to book tickets please inform us by email prior to booking tickets.
Park & Stay is not available at Arley Hall.
