The group responsible for putting on Winchester’s famous annual firework display and bonfire has decided to slash ticket prices in the face of rising living costs.

Winchester Round Table said it hopes the move will help give families and friends a night to remember amid the challenges of the current economic climate. 

Tickets for the event, which is taking place on Saturday, November 5 at North Walls Recreation Ground, have been temporarily reduced to just £6 per person for the coming weeks. 

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This means a family of four will save £24 on their booking compared to buying tickets on the night of the event.

Groups and families have been invited to book now to take advantage of the discounted price, which only applies for tickets bought in September.

The impressive city centre display is well-loved by locals and visitors alike and was hugely missed in the previous years due to Covid restrictions.

The event will also see the return of the popular torchlight procession through the High Street before the bonfire is lit and the display begins.

Winchester Round Table’s bonfire chairman, Alex Reeves, said: "We’re all so excited to put on a firework display the way it used to be before the pandemic, with a return to the ticketing system to help us raise thousands of pounds for local good causes.

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"We know times have been tough for many families recently, but we want to make sure everyone can enjoy our famous bonfire and fireworks, so we’ve taken the step to making tickets as affordable as possible for those who book early."

The £6 ticket offer is only available for bookings made in September. In October, tickets will cost £8, and then £10 in November. 

Bookings for the special rate tickets, which include free delivery, can be made at winchesterbonfire.co.uk 

Winchester Round Table is a social club and charitable group for men aged 18-45, and has been running the Winchester Charity Fireworks since 1958, alongside the annual Santa Sleigh tour of the city. It is part of the UK-wide and international Round Table movement.