Thousands will head to South Park for fireworks and bonfire

The event, organised by Oxford Round Table, is planned for all year and last year attracted more than 27,000 spectators.

Its the 55th Annual Charity Fireworks Display and will take place in the park tomorrow, with gates opening at 4.30pm when the funfair and catering village will be open.

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The fireworks are set off from 7.15pm, followed by the lighting of the bonfire, constructed by Round Table members and volunteers.

Christian Petersen, chair of trustees at Oxford Round Table, said: "We are praying for a break in the weather on Saturday night.

"Even if the weather is not great we still need people's support.

"This fireworks display is a great tradition and we need people to buy tickets - their money will go to local good causes.

"Over the years more than £1m has been donated to local good causes from the proceeds of the display."

For adults (person 18+) tickets cost £12 and for children (17 or less): tickets cost £6.

There are no on-gate discounts available, organisers have warned.

Mr Petersen added: "The aim is to give families of Oxford a spectacular night out.

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"The fireworks display is provided by local company Illusion Fireworks.

"We are spending two days building the bonfire and when it goes up it's a really spectacular sight.

"When it goes up it brings a warm glow to the park - it's a really good night out.

"People look for a break in the weather and then decide to come along.

"It does look like the weather will be kind to us from Saturday afternoon onwards, so we are hoping for a big attendance."

As well as Hebborns Fun Fair, there is also a bar, a catering village and a family tent.

To buy tickets visit oxfordfireworks.co.uk or you can buy tickets at the gate on the night.

The South Park display is just one of a number of public fireworks displays taking place around the county.

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And at Oxford Castle tonight, tomorrow and Sunday, at 6.30pm, BMH Productions bring an explosive evening’s entertainment with a funny, frantic and fresh take on the Gunpowder Plot.

For further information visit oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk

There will be a  40-minute performance featuring three actors for a retelling of the Guy Fawkes story.

Ticket cost £6 for children and £8 for adults.

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