Devon’s Firework Spectacular

There are set to be some spectacular scenes over the Devon city of Plymouth this August as once again the city plays host to the British Firework Championships. Over the nights of Tuesday 10^th and Wednesday 11^th August, six of the nation’s finest firework producers will battle it out with awe-inspiring displays to hoping to be crowned the British Firework Champion.

The event is one of the highlights of the city’s calendar and thousands will gather along Plymouth’s legendary Hoe to see the amazing displays. For all those lucky enough to be staying in one of the wonderful Devon cottages available during the festivities a trip to Plymouth to experience the championships is a must. The amazing views will certainly provide a memorable night during a Devon holiday. Spectators will get to see some of the very finest fireworks displays they will ever get to witness, as thousands and thousands of fireworks light up the harbour.

There aren’t just fireworks on offer though, the fun starts at 6.30pm with entertainment provided by the local radio station as well as fairground rides and plenty of great refreshment stalls. The firework displays start from 9.30pm just as dusk begins to fall over the city.

Plymouth has plenty of other attractions to keep the whole family entertained during the day including the Mayflower Exhibition where visitors can find out more about the cities maritime history and the legendary voyage of the Pilgrim farther to the New World aboard the Mayflower. There are also many other attractions, great shops, fine eateries and even an ice rink, not to mention nearby Dartmoor.