Thousands watch spectacular Bradford on Avon fireworks display

Organisers Bradford on Avon Town Council said that “between 6,000 and 8,000” people turned up to watch the display at Poulton Park in dry weather.

They were able to enjoy a free-to-enter 15-minute display by Salisbury-based Pains Fireworks costing around £5,000.

The Pains Fireworks display lights up the night sky at the Bradford on Avon event. (Image: Trevor Porter)

The council’s spokesperson said: “It was very well attended and went very well. Nobody got hurt and everyone enjoyed it.

“People were quite happy to donate towards the towards the Poulton Park improvements and we took over £3,295 in donations “

Thousands of spectators watched the spectacular fireworks display at Bradford on Avon. (Image: Trevor Porter)

Last year’s event drew thousands of people to Poulton Park – and the council was delighted to have brought another spectacular, family-friendly event to Bradford on Avon.

The fireworks display lit up the night sky after starting bang on time at 6pm. Other entertainment included music, food, drinks and fairground rides.

The fireworks display at Bradford on Avon lasted 15 minutes and cost around £5,000. (Image: Trevor Porter)

Food and drink vendors, as well as the funfair, continued until 7pm. Afterwards, council staff and volunteers ensured that everyone was able to leave Poulton Park safely.

Parents were invited to collect a free children’s wristband from several locations across the town to easily locate children who became separated from them during the event.

Amanda Wiffen, of BoA Youth Club, hands out wristbands to enable any lost children to be reunited with their parents at Poulton Park. (Image: Trevor Porter)

They were asked to write their phone number on the wristband to help the BOA Youth team members reunite them with their child.

The people who attended were also encouraged to travel sustainably to the event whether by foot, bike, bus or train.