Firework rockets

It depends on the size and category of the rocket. Smaller Category F2 rockets typically reach 30–60 metres, while larger Category F3 rockets can exceed 90 metres - significantly higher than the aerial effects from cakes and barrages. This height is what gives rockets their unique visual impact and is the main reason they are used to add drama and variety to a display.

Many of our rockets are Category F2, suitable for garden use with a minimum safety distance of 8 metres. Larger F3 rockets require 25 metres of clear space and are better suited to fields or open venues. You also need to account for the fallout zone - the area where spent rocket sticks will land after firing.

Always check the category rating and safety distance on each product before buying.

Category F2 rockets are designed for garden use and require a minimum safety distance of 8 metres. They are generally smaller with a more modest effect. Category F3 rockets are more powerful, reach greater heights, produce larger aerial bursts and require a minimum of 25 metres of clear space. Always match the rocket category to the space you have available.

Generally yes, rocket packs give you more variety and better value per rocket than buying individually. Many packs include a mix of effects in one purchase, so you get colour bursts, crackle, brocade and willow all from a single box. They are also a practical way to plan a rocket sequence within your display without having to select and purchase each rocket separately. Browse our full range of rocket packs here.

Place the rocket in a stable launch tube firmly set in the ground pointing straight up. Never hold a rocket by hand. Light the fuse at arm's length with a firework lighter or portfire and retire immediately to the required safety distance. Never return to a rocket that has failed to fire. Always clear the fallout zone - the area behind and around the launch point where spent sticks will land.

Our minimum order for home delivery is £99 including VAT.

There is no minimum for click and collect from our retail outlets. Large orders can sometimes qualify for free delivery, please check our delivery information for more details.