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Abingdon Bonfire and Fireworks 2024
What a lovely and exciting event, I would definitely recommend anyone goes it's group and family friendly, I will definitely be going again. I went with some friends and we all found it pretty easy to get to and to get parking but we did come early as I knew the show ground access is from smaller roads so can cause delays if you come when everyone else is also trying to get in. There was a Mega sized fun fair with endless fun for kiddos, there was a huge variety of food vendors ( my favourite TikkaTango). There was also lovely drinks vendors with hot and cold drinks and they even had non alcoholic hot apple "cider" great for those of us who drive. The show started with low sound fireworks (for kids) but this did not take from the beauty of the sparkly and colourful skylights. The second part of the show was the Bonfire. How the bonfire was lit was a show in itself and then the sheer size of this bonfire was mind-blowing and mesmerising. The main fireworks show was an amazing choreographed musical production. It was an enthralling display, that stimulated both visual and auditory senses. Beautiful, emotional and a lot of fun ( You know evocative shapes and colours a loads of vivid sounds dancing to the music) !!!! Leaving took a bit of time (1h) but it's only logical if you think people for the show arrived between 3-7 but they nearly all wanted to leave once the show was over. As I have been to a few different festivals and events I did come prepared with some snacks and good music. There could maybe be some additional staff directing people out so that you don't get the people that cut in line. Other tips: You can bring camp chairs or pop tents and blankets and get yourself set up on a good spot to watch the show. For the main display if you are noise sensitive (as one of my friends were) Loop earplugs definitely helps take the edge of the "loudness" and that way you get to enjoy the amazing display.