Are you planning a trip to this weekends British Musical Fireworks Championship competition?



Arrive early and go for some dinner - The official event car park opens at 16:00. Parking is £4 and the gates don't open until 18:00 so you have plenty of time to fill those tummies! Follow the yellow AA signage for directions to the event. Check out our fabulous independent restaurants here.

Take the train – If you are travelling on the Merseyrail network, you can get a Family Day Ticket, for a family of up to 5 for £10! Or you can buy an All Zone Day Saver that costs just £5 for adults and £2.50 for Young People. If you are travelling on Northern Rail, travel together and save 25% on tickets! The park is a 10 minute walk from the station.

Enjoy the entertainment before the event - Gates open at 18:00 and we have live music on each evening from 19:00. On Friday we have Girl Next Door who appeared on the x Factor last weekend. Saturday we have Faster Than Bulls – a 1970's New York Proto Punk band. And Sunday we have Skutch Manos who’s music is a hypnotic clash of classical Spanish and British instrumental acoustic folk!

Arrive on time - The first display at 20:00 each night, don't miss it!

Wrap up warm – Although our days are still mild the nights are getting colder so dig out the winter woollies.

Wear suitable footwear – The event is mainly on grass so heels wouldn’t be most suitable! We will be showcasing our wellies all weekend!

Bring your own picnic – We welcome families to bring their own food although if you prefer we do have food and drink concessions on site. Your own alcohol is not allowed but you can buy at the event. Remember though, this is a family event so please drink responsibly.

Watch out for what the judges mark the displays on to cast your vote – They are judged on mood and flow of the display, artistic synchronisation of fireworks to music, patterns, colours and effects – the Audience Favourite will be open for you to vote on Friday after the event closes.

Get social with us - Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat (visitsouthport) for the winner announcement on Sunday evening!

Finally – these will be the best firework displays that you will ever see – Enjoy!