SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
NORTH WALLS RECREATION GROUND
EPIC
BONFIRE
FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR
AMAZING
TORCHLIT
PROCESSION
STREET FOOD
AND
ONSITE BAR
Pre-booked tickets collection point opens
Roads will be closed in the city centre. Park further out, walk in.
Torchlit procession begins at Guildhall up High Street
AND
Display arena, food stalls and bar open to ticket holders
Bonfire lit by the Mayor of Winchester
Firework display begins
We do our best to stick to this schedule, but some timings are approximate and may be subject to change.
Standard ticket prices rise on 1 November – book now at just £8 each
Treat yourself to the incredible VIP tent right next to the bonfire and display area, with an open bar serving beers. wines other drinks and snacks with a perfect view of the action.
Bonfire & Fireworks has been run by volunteers who have given up their free time to stage the event since 1958.
All proceeds from tickets, merchandise and donations after the cost of staging the event are donated to local good causes and charities, selected by Winchester Round Table.
When you buy a ticket, you’re supporting amazing good causes.
Winchester Round Table is a charity and social group for men aged 18-45 in the city. We’re part of the international Round Table movement where members can participate actively in their community.
As well as Bonfire & Fireworks, we stage the annual summer Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon and the famous Santa Sleigh at Christmas.
We are also proudly supported by our Round Table family of Winchester Ladies Circle, Winchester 41 Club and Winchester Tangent.
WE ARE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Buy a wax torch and walk the route before the lighting of the bonfire and the firework display.
The procession will begin from Guildhall on The Broadway, up the High Street and across Jewry Street before heading to the firework and bonfire display.
You’ll also find Winchester Round Table vendors along the route with official Bonfire merchandise; your purchases go towards donating to local charities.
The torchlit procession is free to join, but you must buy a wristband ticket to enter the Bonfire & Fireworks display ground.
A huge range of street food stalls and bars will be in the display arena for you to enjoy hot and cold food and drinks as you enjoy the display. Entry to the arena is from 6pm.
The Bonfire Store will offer a tuck shop of sweets, snacks and soft drinks plus merchandise for sale all in one place.
Find us at the front of the cricket pavilion.
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Buy a wax torch and walk the route before the lighting of the bonfire and the firework display.
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FROM 10AM
FROM 3pm
ABBEY GARDENS (CITY CENTRE)
Off Broadway, next to Guildhall
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RIVER PARK LEISURE CENTRE
Gate 1 entrance to display site
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Roads will be temporarily closed around Winchester city centre and we expect heavy traffic on the night. Parking adjacent to North Walls Recreation Ground will not be available.
Use local Stagecoach bus routes to get to the display.
Roads will be temporarily closed around Winchester city centre and we expect heavy traffic on the night.
6-8pm (unless specified)
8-9pm (unless specified)
“Amazing! A Torch light procession of 20,000 people through the city to the bonfire, followed by fireworks! #winchbonfire”
Winchester Bonfire & Fireworks is operated by Winchester Round Table Charitable Trust (registered charity number 1046348)
