Oxford fireworks display at South Park returns with new transport support

The annual South Park fireworks display in Oxford is expected to raise several tens of thousands of pounds for local charities

Fireworks display held in South Park, Oxford in celebration of bonfire night.
Author: Cameron GreenPublished 8th Nov 2025

The annual charity fireworks show organised by the Oxford Round Table will take place at South Park, Oxford tonight (Saturday 8 November 2025), with gates opening at 4.30 pm and the main fireworks set to begin at 7.15 pm.

A new low‑noise fireworks display for younger children and noise‑sensitive attendees will start at 6.30 pm.

To help with travel to the event, the Oxford Bus Company is providing a dedicated shuttle service, Route 450, between Thornhill Park & Ride and South Park, running every 10 minutes from 4.25 pm to 6.55 pm outbound and from 7.40 pm to 9.30 pm for return trips.

Since 1967 the Oxford Round Table has raised more than £1 million for local charities through this annual event.

Road closures will apply, including Morrell Avenue being closed from 5 pm to 10 pm.

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