Bring your favourite people. We’ll light up the sky.
Hatfield HouseA night to look up to.
Near Hatfield Hertfordshire
Show on mapA BEAUTIFUL PLACE. AN EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT.
Family. Friends.
Unforgettable fireworks.
An extraordinary evening in the grounds of one of England’s most beautiful country houses. Bring your favourite people. We’ll bring the fireworks.
Bringing people together under spectacular skies since 2003, Firework Champions is an evening to share with family and friends. Whether you love fireworks or simply fancy a great night out, come early, settle in and make yourself at home.
Bring your own food and drink for a picnic, or treat yourself to something from the on-site food and drink stalls. Pack your chairs and blankets, enjoy the music before the displays, and take some time to chat, chill and relax. There’s fairground fun at selected venues too.
Then, as darkness falls, get ready for four extraordinary firework shows, perfectly timed to music. A relaxed evening together becomes a night you’ll be talking about long afterwards.
4 amazing shows. 3 competing teams. 1 champion. You decide.
Watch three of the UK’s finest firework teams compete for your vote, followed by a spectacular fourth closing display. All four shows are perfectly timed to music, bringing the skill and creativity of the industry’s best to the skies. Expect fireworks like you’ve never seen before. Vote for your favourite competition display by text before the grand finale 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
The 2027 team line-up will be confirmed. Expect three competing displays and a closing finale.
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
Event Postcode is AL9 5AE (if walking in) – AL9 5PG (if driving / arriving by car)
By Road: Hatfield House is 21 miles from Central London, 7 miles North of the M25 motorway (junction 23) and 2 miles East of the A1(M) (junction 4).
Hatfield House, Hatfield.
Public Transport
The pedestrian entrance to Hatfield Park is opposite Hatfield railway station. The fast train from Kings Cross to Hatfield takes 20 minutes. There are London Underground links with this mainline at Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria lines). Local bus services regular drop off at Hatfield railway station.
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 Hatfield House. 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.
