THE Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks event is returning tonight in North Walls.

As in previous years, the event has been organised by Winchester Roundtable with the aim of raising money for local charities.

The event will begin with the traditional torchlight procession through the city centre from the Guildhall to North Walls Recreation Ground.

A number of roads around the city will be closed to accommodate the event.

The torchlight processionThe torchlight procession (Image: Newsquest)

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The full list of closures are below:

Roads closed before the display (6pm to 8pm):

  • North Walls at the junction with Andover Road, Stockbridge Road and Sussex Street

  • Hyde Street at the junction with North Walls

  • Hyde Abbey Road

  • Park Avenue

  • Eastgate St turning to Friarsgate (traffic will only be able to go straight on to the roundabout)

  • The Broadway

  • Southgate Street at the junction with Jewry Street 

  • Nuns Road (6-9pm). No public access to River Park/Rugby Club (see Accessibility)

  • Hillier Way to River Park, Park Avenue and Birinius Road (6-9pm)

  • Upper Brook Street (all day)

Roads closed after the display (8pm to 9pm)​:

  • North Walls

  • St Peter’s Street

  • Middle Brook Street

  • Parchment Street

  • Lower Brook Street

  • Park Avenue

  • Hyde Street, junction with North Walls 

  • Upper Brook Street (all day)

Several car parks will also be closed throughout the day. They are:

  • River Park Leisure Centre Car Park closed 12-10pm with selected parking bay restrictions
  • St Peter’s Car Park, exit suspended from 8.15pm until crowds have dispersed
  • Southampton University School of Art campus car park, exit suspended 6.30-9pm