WITH Bonfire Night just around the corner, we have put together the main fireworks events in and around the Winchester area, as well as some of the history of this centuries-old celebration.

Winchester Firework Display: All you need to know

  • Location: Guildhall, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH – Torchlit Procession
  • North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester, SO23 7EF – Fireworks

Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night is an annual celebration on November 5, celebrating the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 which saw 36 barrels of gunpowder discovered in a storeroom under the Palace of Westminster. The plotters behind it hoped to blow up parliament and those inside, including King James I.

Many displays are taking place across Winchester including, food, drink and activities. Here are the fireworks displays you might want to add to your calendar.

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Last year's festivities (Image: Jacqueline Ridout) Winchester's annual ‘biggest charity event’ will be taking place on Saturday, November 9, with the traditional torchlit procession taking place first at 6pm, at the Guildhall on the High Street. The bonfire will be lit by the Mayor of Winchester at 7.15pm, with the fireworks display following soon after at 7.45pm.

Their website says: “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 6 pm.”

Standard wristband ticket prices rise on the November 1, which are currently £8 and will rise to £10. Premium tent VIP tickets are £50, which includes an open bar serving beers, wines, drinks and snacks.

Tickets are available on the website here: winchesterbonfire.co.uk/buy-tickets/.

Alresford Rotary Torchlight, Bonfire and Fireworks 2024

  • Location:  From The Top of Broad Street, Alresford – Torchlight Procession
  • The Avenue, Alresford, Arlebury Park, Hampshire, SO24 9EP – Fireworks

The event will be taking place on Friday, November 8, beginning with a torchlight procession from the top of Broad Street at 7pm, with the display following not long afterwards at 7.45pm in Arlebury Park.

The ticket prices were released early in October, with a discount on the prices being £4 for children and £9 for adults. In November, the prices go up to £5.50 for children and £12 for adults.

Tickets are available on the website here: ticketsource.co.uk/alresford-rotary

Other fireworks events in the area:

Bishop’s Waltham Community Fireworks 2024

  • Location: Hoe Road Recreation Ground, SO32 1SF
  • Date: Saturday, November 2
  • Family: £22, Adult: £8, Child under 18: £6, Under 4s: Free
  • Tickets are available on the website here: pta-events.co.uk/friendsofbwjs

FOSPS Fireworks Extravaganza 2024

  • Location: Swanmore CE Primary School, SO32 2PA
  • Date: Friday, November 5
  • On gate: £3.50, Under primary school age: free
  • Tickets are available at the gate

Sparsholt Village Bonfire and Fireworks 2024

  • Location: The Plough Inn, Woodman Ln, SO21 2NW
  • Date: Saturday, November 2
  • Family: £20, Adults: £10, Children: £5
  • Purchase tickets at the Plough Inn or the Village shop

Twyford Firework Spectacular 2024

  • Location: Hunter Park and Twyford Cricket Club, SO21 1QS
  • Date: Monday, November 4
  • Family: £15, Adult: £5, Children: £3
  • Entry by donation at the gate

South Wonston Bonfire and Fireworks 2024

  • Location: South Wonston Recreation Ground, SO21 3HP
  • Date: Saturday, November 2
  • Free event, all donations help support the work of the Parish Council

Whiteley Town Council Fireworks 2024

  • Location: Meadowside Recreation Ground, PO15 7LJ
  • Date: Sunday, November 3
  • Family: £19.15, Adult: £6.50, Children: £4.34, Under 5s: Free
  • Tickets are available on the website here: ticketsource.co.uk

Bonfire and Fireworks at The Dell 2024

  • Location: The Dell, GU32 1PH
  • Date: Friday, November 1
  • Adult: £8, Children: £4
  • Tickets are available on the website here: shop.beyonk.com

Fireworks Display and Live Music 2024

  • Location: Andover Golf Club, SP10 2EF
  • Date: Saturday, November 2
  • Family: £30, Per person: £10, Under 5s: Free
  • Tickets are available from the golf club or on the gate

Totton and Eling Cricket Club Fireworks

  • Location: Southern Gardens, SO40 8RW
  • Date: Sunday, November 3
  • Family: £28, Per person: £10, Under 2s: Free
  • Tickets are available on the website here: ticketsource.co.uk

Petersfield Fireworks 2024

  • Location: Bell Hill Recreation Ground, GU32 3BU
  • Date: Saturday, November 2
  • Family: £25, Adult: £12, Children: £6, Under 5s: Free
  • Tickets are available on the website here: tickettailor.com