Here are the most common questions people ask about the Elton Firework Spectacular.

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Getting Here

There is easy pedestrian access to the event via the Community Centre and Scout Hut Lane.

By Foot (Preferred)

The Elton Parish Field is just a 5-10 minute walk from most areas of the village. There is easy Pedestrian access via the Community Centre Car Park and also via Scout Hut Lane. Access to the field can also be gained via the alleyway from Mount Pleasant.

Please Note: that access via neighboring fields may be blocked as part of our required safety cordons.

By Car

The target audience for our fireworks event is the three villages of Elton, Ince and Thornton-le-moors. While Car Parking is available on the Elton Community Centre, please bear in mind that parking here is extremely limited.

If you’re visiting by car and find that the Community Centre car park is full – please be considerate when finding alternative places. Where possible, avoid parking in residential areas and do not block access to driveways.

Please DO NOT block access to the Scout Hut Lane from School Lane as access is required down Scout Hut Lane throughout the event in case of an emergency.

We strongly recommend that those from outside our target areas attend a Bonfire/Fireworks event that is more local to you.

Questions about tickets

When are tickets available?

We no longer sell tickets for our fireworks event. The primary reason for this is to avoid listing our event on event directories and overwhelming our local community with outside visitors.

If you’d like to support us with the running of our Fireworks event, you can make a donation to us via https://fundraising.1stinceandelton.org.uk/donate.

Do I need a ticket? I went before without one…

No, you don’t need a ticket to enter the event. We introduced ticketing in 2016 to 2021 via Eventbrite to help publicise the event and also to help us estimate attendance numbers more accurately.

Following the events of the Coronavirus Pandemic and a reduced offering of neighbouring fireworks events and to protect our local community, we no longer offer tickets or list our fireworks events on ticketing platforms.

If you’d like to support us with the running of our Fireworks event, you can make a donation to us via https://fundraising.1stinceandelton.org.uk/donate.

Can I see the fireworks without a ticket?

YES! The event is free to enter, no tickets required!

If you’d like to support us with the running of our Fireworks event, you can make a donation to us via https://fundraising.1stinceandelton.org.uk/donate.

Event Facilities

Will there be toilets?

Yes, toilet facilities will be available at Elton Community Centre. Be warned that there may be queues.

Will there be food and drinks stalls?

Yes. Stalls selling food and drink open at 18:45 and can be found at the back of the Scout HQ.

Please be aware that the stalls may close during the firework display, but they will re-open afterwards.

Money raised through food and drink sales goes to 1st Ince and Elton Scout Group.

Is there a covered area if it rains?

No, there are no covered areas. Remember it is Autumn and the weather is changeable. Wrap up warm and be prepared for rain!

Is there first aid?

Yes. We enlist of support of St Johns Ambulance to provide First Aid cover for our fireworks event. They can be found in the Scout HQ or patrolling the event grounds.

Planning your night

What can I bring into the event, and what isn’t allowed?

Selfie sticks are fine, but please use them sensibly. We don’t allow chairs or tables of any kind (except flat-bottomed shooting sticks to perch on).

You can’t bring any of the following:

  • glass bottles, flasks, drinking vessels or any other form of glass
  • any item which could be used as a weapon (including sharp or pointed objects, such as knives)
  • items with an open flame (for example, candles, barbeques, gas or paraffin lamps, sky lanterns, camp fires, and gas fires.)
  • fireworks (including sparklers)
  • laser pens or laser equipment
  • illegal substances
  • drones or unmanned aircraft

This event uses pyrotechnics, as such there are bright flashes and loads of noise – as such, we strongly recommend against bringing pets to the event.

Are there any Do’s and Don’ts regarding the event?

Do . . .

  • Expect large crowds
  • Dress for the weather
  • Be prepared to stand for long periods of time
  • Use bin’s provided
  • Notify the nearest steward if you are in need of medical assistance – they will locate the nearest First Aider.

Don’t . . .

  • Take glass into the event
  • Bring any fireworks (including sparklers) into the event viewing areas
  • Bring chairs or tables into the event viewing areas
  • Bring any pets with you (except assistance dogs)

Where do I enter the event?

There is easy pedestrian access to the event via the Community Centre and Scout Hut Lane. Pedestrian access is also available via the walkway from Mount Pleasant. Access via adjacent fields may be restricted as part of our necessary safety cordons.

How long does the display go on for?

The display usually starts at around 19:30 and lasts for approximately 15 minutes.

General

Please note that all timings and details advertised and mentioned here may be subject to change.

The fireworks display may be cancelled at extremely short notice outside of the organisers control due to adverse weather conditions, technical issues or refusal from the CAA to proceed with the display. Infringement of safety barriers by the general public may also lead to the fireworks display being suspended or postponed.

Can I sell things on the night?

NO!! Unless prior approval has been received prior to the event.

We have a zero tolerance of unauthorised traders profiting from our charitable efforts.

Where does the events profit go?

The Elton Firework Spectacular is a charity event that is organised by members of the 1st Ince and Elton Scout Group Trustee Board.

This event is extremely expensive to run and we use most of our annual community grant opportunities (from local Community Funding panels) to operate this event for the benefit of our local community.

Any profits (after running costs are deducted) are ploughed back into Scouting at 1st Ince and Elton.

Do you accept donations?

The event is FREE to enter, meaning we solely rely on Food/Drink Sales and Donations to fund this great event and also raise much needed funds for our Scout Group.

There will be Scouts and Marshals with collection buckets around on the night, so if you’d like to make a donation – please seek out one of the Scouts/Marshals.

If you’d like to support us with the running of our Fireworks event, you can also make a donation to us via https://fundraising.1stinceandelton.org.uk/donate.