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Fireworks Weekend 2026

Derby’s best fireworks display returns to The OurCoop County Ground across Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November! Tickets selling fast. Book now!

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Fireworks Weekend 2026 Visitor Guide

Posted on 3 November 2026
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Derby’s best fireworks display returns to The OurCoop County Ground. This year we are bringing you Fireworks Weekend with two nights of family fun on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November.

To help plan your night with us, please read the below visitor information to ensure your visit is safe, enjoyable and comfortable.
Venue & Timings

Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November

4pm – Gates open, Fun Fair and catering units open

Approx. 7pm – Fireworks display

9.30pm – Fun Fair & ground closes

The OurCoop County Ground

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Nottingham Road

Derby

DE21 6DA


Tickets – Buy online now to save time

Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to benefit from reduced prices. A very limited number of tickets remain available for each night and we cannot guarantee tickets will be available to purchase on the day of the event. Any tickets remaining on the day of the event will incur a price increase.

General Admission Advance Ticket Prices

  • Adult: £10
  • Junior: £5
  • Family Bundle: £25
  • Ticket+ Adult: £20
  • Ticket+ Junior: £10


There will be no ticket collection points on the night. All tickets are e-tickets, buyers should ensure their QR code is clearly displayed on-screen, to minimise delays. e-Tickets can be displayed on a mobile phone, or printed at home. If you’re having problems with your e-Tickets, please email [email protected] before travelling to the venue.

Please note; to comply with ground regulations, under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.


Payment Methods – please read

We advise all visitors to bring both card/contactless and cash payment methods on the night.

Fun Fair and Food & Drink – Cash & Card

The Fun Fair, which is operated by popular fair provider, Mellors Group, will accept a mixture of cash and card. This will include all Fun Fair rides, as well as catering units and bars run by Mellors Group (this will be the majority of refreshment units on the night). We recommend bringing both card and cash to ensure you can make purchases throughout the event.

There are no cash machines on site at The OurCoop County Ground and we advise all visitors to bring sufficient cash with them on the night.


Club operated Bars

The Boundary Bar – Card/Contactless

The Boundary Bar, located by the main Seat Unique Falcons Stand, which is operated by the Club, will accept card/contactless payment only.

Container bars – Card/Contactless
There will also be 2 container bars operated by the Club, one located in the Fun Fair and the other next to the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre. Pease see map below.

Premier Upgrade & Ticket+ – Card/Contactless

All payment terminals in The Legends Lounge and The Monarch Security Pavilion – exclusive to Premier Upgrade and Ticket+ guests – will accept card/contactless payment only.

Reusable Drinkware:  As part of our Sustainability commitments, the Club operates a Reusable Drinkware policy, details of which can be found HERE. Please note, a £2 refundable deposit will now be taken at point of purchase and refunded once the cup is returned to any Club operated bar.

Water Refill Stations: Free-to-use water refill stations are located outside of the Pavilion, the Ryley Wealth Elite Performance Centre and to the side of the Boundary Bar. Supporters can refill their own bottles using these stations.



Parking 

All official on-site car parking is now on sale via our ticketing website.

Visitors with a pre-purchased car park ticket should use the car park stated on their ticket. This will be either the Racecourse Car Park (DE21 6AL), or the Pentagon House Car Park (DE21 4XA).

Friday
Racecourse Car Park (Limited Spaced remaining)

Pentagon House Car Park

Saturday

Racecourse Car Park (SOLD OUT)

Pentagon House Car Park

Please respect our neighbours and do not block access or driveways in nearby streets. A traffic management plan will be in place and we advise visitors arriving by car to park in town and walk to the venue.

Public Car Parks: 

  • Siddals Road (NCP), DE1 2PY
  • Derbion Riverside, DE1 2AZ

Accessible Parking

A very limited amount of Accessible Parking spaces remain to book online. For more information, email [email protected].

We ask that all visitors try and schedule their arrival at the ground, allowing plenty of time.

Booking accessible parking:

Friday

Saturday


Public Transport

We recommend visitors who live locally walk to the venue where possible, or make use of the regular bus services which stop directly outside of The OurCoop County Ground.

You can plan your bus journey to The OurCoop County Ground by clicking the link below and entering the postcode DE21 6DA. 

Click HERE to plan your route.


Ground Access & Entry

Entry for those with a pre-purchased ticket:

  • Via the main Pavilion gates, which can be reached from Pentagon Island and Nottingham Road
  • Via the Racecourse Playing Fields Car Park off St Mark’s Road (close by Leisure United)

 

Premier Upgrade & Ticket+

  • Premier Upgrade is located in The Legends Lounge and all visitors have been sent information directly to emails, for any further queries contact [email protected]
  • Ticket+ is situated in the Monarch Security Pavilion located close to main entrance, please have ticket ready to receive Ticket+ wristband on arrival.


The Club is advising all guests to give plenty of time to arrive and plan their journey in advance. Gates open at 4pm.

How to find us

Please respect our neighbours and do not block access or driveways in nearby streets. A traffic management plan will be in place and we advise visitors arriving by car to park in town and walk to the venue.

 

Internet Provider


Seating and viewing areas

All available seating will be unreserved.

Due to ongoing ground works the grassed area is out of use and visitors are encouraged to make use of all seated facilities available. There will also be an area of standing space between the Grandstand and the Fun Fair.

Please note the Fireworks firing location has also been changed due to ground works, please consult the venue map below to help plan preferred seating.

 

Accessible viewing area

The dedicated accessible viewing area is located on the grassed area to the side of the Boundary Bar please see map below or speak to stewards on the evening for assistance.


Venue Map


Good to know

  • We are advising all visitors to give plenty of time to arrive at the ground. Gates open at 4pm
  • All tickets are e-tickets, buyers should ensure their QR code is clearly displayed on-screen, to minimise delays. e-Tickets can be displayed on a mobile phone. If you’re having problems with your e-Tickets, please email [email protected] before travelling to the venue.
  • We recommend wrapping up warm and wearing sensible footwear for the outdoor event
  • Our sensory room is available for anyone who may benefit from a calmer and quieter environment during the event. To enquire or make a booking, please email [email protected]
  • Sparklers and fireworks are not permitted to be brought into the venue
  • There are no cash machines on-site.
  • All Under-14s must be accompanied by an Adult aged 18 or above
  • Dogs are not allowed entry
  • Alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the ground
  • No glass or cans are allowed
  • All available seating will be unreserved. Due to ongoing ground works the grassed area is out of use and visitors are encouraged to make use of seated facilities available. There will also be an area of standing space between the Grandstand and the Fun Fair.
  • The OurCoop County Ground is a wheelchair accessible venue, with flat ground and ramps allowing access around the ground.

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