Families heading to Manchester's 2026 Bonfire Night displays can protect children's hearing with discounted ear defenders, including the ProCase Ear Defenders for Toddlers/Children reduced to £9.99 from £11.99 on Amazon, and the Hilka Children's Ear Defenders at £7 down from £12 at Argos.
Bonfire Night, held every November, commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 by Guy Fawkes. Fireworks can reach dangerous noise levels that harm hearing, especially for little ones, and health experts recommend ear defenders to protect children's young and delicate ears from hearing damage.
Discounted Ear Defenders on Amazon and Argos
The ProCase Ear Defenders for Toddlers/Children come in more than a dozen colours and designs, including blue, black, unicorn, white, pink, light pink, green, yellow and purple. They are built with a solid plastic shell on the outside and a thickened sound-absorbing foam on the inside, reducing overall ambient noise by an average of 27 decibels.
The headband is crafted from skin-friendly materials with generous padding for a snug yet comfortable fit. The 360° rotatable cups are fitted with ultra-soft ear cushions for extended wear, and a holeless pivot design prevents hair from getting caught. The ergonomic design extends on each side, accommodating a wide range of head sizes to suit children aged three to 16 years. The compact folding design allows for easy storage and carrying, making them ideal for busy events or trips.
Elsewhere, the Hilka Children's Ear Defenders in blue or pink have been reduced to £7 down from £12 at Argos. Designed for children up to age seven with lightweight construction, they feature an adjustable fit that grows with your child for extended use, offering 27dB SNR protection.
Alternatively, the Muffy Kids Ear Defenders have been reduced by 15% from £24.95 to £21.20. Available in eight colours, these earmuffs are designed to protect the extra-sensitive hearing of children aged five to 16 from harmful noises in environments such as parties, parades, firework displays, concerts and motorsport events. They also offer noise reduction to improve concentration at school.
Free and Ticketed Firework Displays Across Greater Manchester
There are plenty of places to watch a fireworks display in Greater Manchester throughout the week, including both free and ticketed events.
Free events:
- Heaton Park, Higher Blackley - Saturday, November 7. Entry is free. The reduced-noise show starts at 5pm and the main display begins at 8pm.
- Wythenshawe - Saturday, November 7. Entry is free. The reduced-noise show starts at 5pm and the main display begins at 8pm.
- Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield - Saturday, November 7. Entry is free. The reduced-noise show starts at 5pm and the main display begins at 8pm.
Ticketed events:
- Cockfields Farm, Ashton-under-Lyne - Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8. The low-bang display begins at 7pm.
- Bowdon Bonfire, Altrincham - Friday, November 6. Date and times on Bowdon Club's bonfire page.
- Bramhall Fireworks & Music Festival, Stockport Rugby Club - Friday, November 6. The children's display commences at 7.15pm while the main bonfire starts at 8.45pm.
- Stretford Cricket Club, Stretford - Saturday, November 6. Displays at 7pm and 8pm.
- Roe Green Cricket Club, Worsley - Saturday, November 6. The low-noise display starts at 7pm and the main event commences at 8pm.
Shopper Reviews of ProCase Ear Defenders
Back on Amazon, the ProCase Ear Defenders for Toddlers/Children has an overall star-rating of 4.7 out of five based on 10,135 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: "Bought one for each of my young children for fireworks. They worked great and now they just like to walk around the house in them."
A second wrote: "I bought these just in case if we needed them for the 4th of July. My daughter ended up wearing them and didn’t even try ripping them off. They worked so well that she actually fell asleep during the fireworks. I would definitely recommend these to anyone with a toddler. Great purchase."
"My daughter doesn’t like loud noises so we bought these ahead of fireworks this year," a third penned. "We’ve actually used them so much that we bought another for her to keep at daycare. They fit her head well, block out enough sound to make her comfortable and fold up nicely. Really high quality for what we paid. My daughter also loves the pattern, which is a plus."
One shopper, however, gave a three-star review, sharing: "Very small. My daughter is 12 and they just about cover her ears, won’t get very much use from them. They are nice but would be better if they were expendable." Another three-star review mentioned: "The ear defenders work ok. But very hard for a child to put them on by themselves, which isn't very useful."
Nevertheless, someone else loved their purchase, adding: "Bought these for my toddler who hates loud noises so we could go to a Hot Wheels Monster Truck show and they helped so much. They don't completely eliminate noise, so there were a few moments that still got to hi, but overall they helped so much. I plan to use them again soon for a firework show. They seem to fit him very comfortably and he wore them without complaint."
Another five-star review reads: "We love these. This is the second pair I’ve purchased. They fit both my two-year-old and six-year-old well. We’ve used them for fireworks, parades or for when my older one is playing his drums. It’s nice that they adjust easily but also don't slide or extend once they’re on."
