The British Fireworks Championships return with a bang this year on 12 and 13 August as the Champion of Champions competition takes place in Plymouth, marking their 18th anniversary.   Blue Chip Holidays has a cracker of a deal for the week: £377 off a chic apartment for six overlooking Plymouth Sound, right at the heart of this incredible spectacle.

Exploding with tens of thousands of rockets and spectacular mortars, the very best of the country's firework display teams take on one another for the grand title in what is one of the biggest annual displays put on by professional firework companies in the UK.

A host of spectacular performances start each night just as darkness descends, while entertainment, including a traditional fairground on the Hoe keeps the expectant spectators busy before and after the light show extravaganza.  In total more than four tonnes of fireworks will be set off as the country's top pyrotechnics companies battle it out for the coveted national title.

Blue Chip Holidays has a selection of places to stay nearby including:

The Bowling Green on The Hoe, Plymouth – Save 20%

Sleeping six this charming four-star second floor apartment, located in an attractive converted hotel overlooking Hoe Park, is available for the week of the Championships from just £1,610, saving £377. 

Situated right at the heart of the action with views out over Plymouth Sound, the Bowling Green is a perfect base for the fireworks extravaganza.   With its high ceilings, large living room, well equipped kitchen and large windows, the apartment provides a cosy retreat, which is close to many of Pymouth's main attractions including the Barbican, the city's vibrant harbour bursting with restaurants, bars and cafés.

At less than £40 per person per night, this is a great base from which to enjoy the drama of the pyrotechnics as they unfold over the two-nights.  For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

The Bosuns Locker, The Brewhouse, Royal William Yard, Plymouth

For couples, the four-star Bosun's Locker on the waterfront at Plymouth's Royal William Yard provides a fresh, yet historic living space situated on the water's edge.  Inside, original features such the limestone and granite walls have been retained, while ultra-modern materials have been sympathetically used to accentuate the property and complement its heritage.  Its stunning 10ft high windows open out on to a Juliet balcony providing breathtaking views up the River Tamar and across to Mount Edgcumbe.  The living area has its own dining area, wooden sofa bed, TV and DVD player, and the open plan kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge.

A week over the Firework Championship, arriving on 09 August, can be booked from £640. For bookings visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987

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Notes to Editor:

For further Blue Chip Holidays information, contact Ewan Davy on 01803 881025 or 07792 625645. Email: ewan.davy@bluechipholidays.co.uk

About Blue Chip Holidays

For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

Set up in 2000, Blue Chip Holidays has become a leading force in high quality self catering with over 1,000 four and five star properties across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Yorkshire, The Isle of Wight, Somerset and Wales. 

Ranging from Devon cottages and Cornish retreats to luxury self catering coastal houses, apartments and barn conversions, Blue Chip Holidays aims to provide a wide selection of stunning self catering properties to suit all tastes.  The collection includes pet friendly accommodation, family friendly accommodation, child friendly accommodation, accessible accommodation and more unusual properties such as converted chapels, eco retreats, and even sumptuous reclaimed shipwrecks. 

Many properties have a range of onsite facilities such as pools, hot tubs, indoor games rooms, gyms, and children's play rooms. Each is chosen for its stunning location, amazing coastal or rural views or hi-spec interior, and each is reviewed to ensure they meet the high standard set by Blue Chip Holidays.