British Fireworks Championships: Everything you need to know

The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth's waterfront today and tomorrow (Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August 2019).

Spectacular pyrotechnics will illuminate Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out over two nights, each putting on an awe-inspiring ten minute display in an attempt to be crowned the winner.

When will the festivities take place:

• Free entertainment starts from 2pm with music, fairground rides and refreshment stalls on Plymouth Hoe.

• The firework displays generally begin on each evening as dusk falls at 9.30pm.

• Spectators are advised to arrive early

Where to see the fireworks:

• Spectators are advised to arrive early to get the best possible vantage point on Plymouth Hoe, which offers the perfect viewing platform for this truly incredible competition.

• The Tinside Lido is offering entry at £2 per person from 7pm on both evenings. Free deckchairs and sun loungers available.

Getting there:

• All visitors arriving by car are encouraged to use Plymouth’s Park & Ride services, which provide a quick and direct service to Royal Parade where passengers can either walk approximately 10 minutes up to the Hoe. All three park and ride locations will operate throughout both evenings.

• The last buses leaving for the city centre are George Junction at 8.45pm, Milehouse at 8.55pm and Coypool at 8.45pm

• GWR will provide an additional later service on the Tamar Valley Line over both evenings of the British Firework Championships.

Wednesday's teams:

• Nemesis Pyrotechnics

• Aurora Fireworks

• Phoenix Fireworks

Thursday's teams:

• Illusion Fireworks

• Selstar Fireworks

• 1st Galaxy Fireworks