A DOG-friendly holiday park has decided to ditch the loud bangs and flashes of their annual firework display in favour of an alternative display which won’t leave their canine guests shaking in their beds!

Hedley Wood Holiday Park, located on the Devon and Cornwall border between Whitstone and Red Post, will swap noisy fireworks in favour of a laser lights display when they host their annual Bonfire Night event on Friday, November 1, for guests and the local community. 

General manager of Hedley Wood, Jenny Neyron, explains: “We didn’t feel it was right to call ourselves a dog-friendly park and then hold a firework display which we know causes significant stress to pets and other wildlife. We are surrounded by peaceful countryside, so we are a perfect place for dog owners to holiday with their pets and not have to worry about noise from fireworks causing upset.

“Our alternative Bonfire Night Show will feature a state-of-the-art laser light display, a big bonfire to keep everyone warm and stalls offering a range of tasty treats. We are delighted to say that our Bonfire Night will not go off with a bang, but we promise it will still sparkle.”

The alternative Bonfire Night event will take place from 7pm.