Near Alcester Warwickshire
Show on mapA BEAUTIFUL PLACE. AN EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT.
Your evening,
turned up a little.
Big skies, beautiful parkland and an unforgettable night of fireworks at this magnificent Warwickshire estate.
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
Pyrotek Fireworks
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Pyrotek drive to create unforgettable firework experiences. Our team of enthusiastic professionals strive to produce spectacular displays that will leave you in awe.
Using our Firetek Firing System, we ensure precise timing and flawless execution for all of our shows. Whether it's a public event, annual bonfire, or a personal celebration like a birthday, wedding, or civil partnership, we specialize in crafting tailor-made displays that will take your breath away.
Founded in 2023, Pyrotek Fireworks are delighted to be taking part in the Fireworks Champions at Ragley Hall. As a new and ambitious company, we’re excited to showcase our creativity on such a local venue. We’re honoured to be competing alongside two brilliant teams and can’t wait to bring the sky to life for the audience.
Team 2
Gala Fireworks
Gala Fireworks was born out of a burning passion for fireworks and pyrotechnics. We take great pride in every display, whether it’s a small wedding display, or a full-scale public festival with 200,000 spectators. Our team of professional firers are fully trained and experienced, meaning you can rest assured that we will design, rig and execute your firework display as safely as possible, at the same time as providing a sensational and spectacular finale to your event or big day.
We are based in Lincolnshire but cover the whole of the UK firing Pyro-Musical and Non-Musical displays of all shapes and sizes for all kinds of events.
Proud to have competed at Firework Champions for many years, including achieving multiple wins. We are always excited to come back and delight the Belvoir Castle crowds as our home county event, and work exceptionally hard to create incredible and unforgettable displays for the event.
We hope you all have a fantastic evening at Firework Champions and please come say hello if you see any of the Gala crew.
Team 3
Firemonkey Fireworks
We are Fire Monkey Pyro!
Established in 2016 our Company has gone from strength to strength, having won our first Firework Champions competition in 2017 at Eastnor Castle.
In 2023, our Display Designer Ash Merrick took over at the helm and since then, we have performed our pyro mastery all over the UK and are looking forward to continued success in the future.
We offer bespoke firework displays, both musical and none musical, stage pyrotechnics and special effects for all events. Based in the Midlands, we have a crew with over 75 years experience behind us.
We use the MLE FireByWire firing system. After a break for the last few years, we are looking forward to returning to Firework Champions once again and cannot wait to show you what we can do.
Closing Display
Wizard Fireworks
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Wizard Fireworks is a family-run business based in Kent, established in 2013. With over 40 years of combined experience in the pyrotechnics industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, breathtaking displays for a wide range of events.
As direct importers from Spain and China we work closely with our suppliers to source some of the most spectacular fireworks available.
This enables us to create truly unforgettable shows tailored to each client’s needs. Our expertise extends to all types of events, from intimate wedding celebrations and school proms to large-scale Bonfire Night displays across the UK.
Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with high-profile clients, including Rag’N’Bone Man, Keane, and slaves, delivering dazzling displays that leave a lasting impression.
For our upcoming performances, we will be utilizing the cutting-edge Fire by Wire firing system, ensuring precision and synchronization in every sequence.
Get ready for a show like no other! We’ve put our heart and soul into designing a display that will dazzle, excite, and leave you wanting more. Sit back, enjoy and let us light up the night sky for you. Thank you for being here to support us – we can’t wait to put on an unforgettable performance.
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
2 miles southwest of Alcester, Ragley Hall is located just off the A435/A46 junction
Stratford Upon Avon – 9 miles.
Worcester – 17 miles.
SATNAV B49 5NL: (The Arrow Mill Hotel Opposite Ragley Hall Entrance)
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
Camping is not offered at Ragley Hall. Please arrange your journey home or local accommodation in advance.
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.
What is the latest time I can arrive?
The entry gates close at different times for each event, please each venue page on our website for timings. No one will be allowed in after that. There are no refunds under any circumstances for trying to enter late and being refused. Allow plenty of time for cars, queues, and local traffic near the event.
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.
