Firework Selection Boxes UK: Best Value for Families

A good selection box is the easiest way to get a great fireworks display without having to pick every firework yourself. You get a curated mix of cakes, rockets, Roman candles, fountains, and sparklers that are designed to work together. One box, one price, one display.

But with so many options, how do you know which selection box is right for you? This guide breaks down what to look for, what to avoid, and how to match the box to your garden, your budget, and your event.

What is a firework selection box?

A selection box is a pre-packed collection of different fireworks sold as a single unit. Instead of buying a cake here, a rocket there, and a fountain somewhere else, you get a curated mix in one box. The fireworks inside are chosen to complement each other – different effects, heights, and durations that build into a complete display.

At Big Shotter Fireworks, our selection boxes range from small family boxes (perfect for a back garden) to large professional display boxes (for fields and open spaces).

What’s typically inside a Big Shotter selection box?

• Multi-shot cakes / barrages – the main event. 50–300 shots per cake. See barrages & cakes.
• Rockets – for height and drama. See rockets.
• Roman candles – steady streams of stars. See Roman candles.
• Fountains – ground-level colour and crackle. See fountains.
• Sparklers – the classic handheld favourite. See sparklers.
• Roman candle cakes / barrages – hybrid pieces. See Roman candles.

Matching the box to your garden

Small garden (5–10m safety distance)

• Look for “Garden,” “Family,” or “Starter” boxes
• Smaller cakes (50–100 shots)
• More fountains, sparklers, fewer big rockets
• Example: Family Starter Box

Medium garden (15–25m)

• “Premium,” “Family Plus,” or “Party” boxes
• Larger cakes (150–200 shots)
• Compound cake option
• Bigger rockets
• Example: Premium Family Box

Large garden / field (25m+)

• “Display,” “Professional,” or “Ultimate” boxes
• Large cakes (200–300+ shots)
• Compound cakes included
• Large rockets, finale barrage
• Example: Professional Display Box

Matching the box to your event

• Bonfire Night / New Year’s Eve – Big, loud, long. Bonfire Night / New Year
• Birthday / Garden Party – Colourful, balanced. Birthday fireworks
• Wedding – Elegant, lower noise. Wedding fireworks
• Diwali / Eid – Colour-focused. Diwali / Eid
• Gender Reveal – Pink/blue smoke. Gender reveal
• Gender Reveal – Pink/blue smoke. Gender reveal

Low-noise boxes for pets and neighbours

If you have pets, young children, or noise-sensitive neighbours, look for silent fireworks or “low noise” boxes. These focus on fountains, colour cakes, and sparklers – all the visual wow with a fraction of the noise.

Value check: price per minute of display

A £100 box that lasts 5 minutes = £20/minute. A £200 box that lasts 20 minutes = £10/minute. Bigger boxes often give better value per minute. Check the total duration on the product page.

Why Big Shotter selection boxes?

• Curated by fireworks experts
• Own-brand Big Shotter range (400+ products)
• Every product has a video
• Free UK delivery over £290
• Click & collect from Bradford
• Year-round availability

Browse the range

Explore our selection boxes and fireworks packages. Every product has a video. Free UK delivery over £290, click & collect from Bradford, year-round.