Catherine Wheels

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Quick answer: Catherine wheels are spinning disc fireworks that mount on a nail or post and whirl around throwing out sparks, crackle and colour. They're a Bonfire Night classic and one of the quietest firework types – all low-noise, mostly F2-rated (8-metre safety distance), and priced from £7.99 to £39.99. Catherine Wheels – Classic Spinning Fireworks The Catherine wheel is one of the most iconic fireworks around – a spinning disc of fire that whirls on a nail or post, throwing out sparks, crackles, and colour in a hypnotic spiral. They're a Bonfire Night tradition and a favourite with families who enjoy the close-up spectacle of a spinning firework. Our range runs from the Golden Wheel and Tri Colour Wheels at £7.99 up to the 4 Point Silver Wheel from Celtic Fireworks at £39.99. In between, the Galaxy Spray Wheel and Siberian Swirl from Bright Star offer coloured effects and longer burn times, while Super Spin from Brothers Pyrotechnics and Inner Spin from Gemstone add variety in size and effect. Catherine wheels need a secure mounting point – hammer a nail into a wooden post or fence post and hang the wheel from it. Make sure the nail allows the wheel to spin freely without wobbling. Most of our wheels are F2-rated (8-metre safety distance) so they work well in gardens. Keep spectators at a safe distance and clear the area around the post of any loose material. Wheels pair well with fountains and sparklers for a varied ground-level display. For aerial effects, add rockets or cakes . Orders over £300 ship free, or any cart with an item from our Free Delivery collection ships free regardless of cart total. The History of Catherine Wheels The Catherine wheel firework is one of the oldest firework types still in regular use, and its name comes from Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian martyr of the early 4th century. According to tradition, the Roman Emperor Maxentius ordered Catherine executed on a spiked breaking wheel (a common torture device) after she ref