Port Meadow is a particularly good spot to see fireworks on a clear Guy Fawkes Night, as is Shotover (Map). Most colleges and some schools provide their own shows for their members; see below for some that are open to the general public. If you know of any others, do let us know at fireworks@dailyinfo.co.uk or on 01865 241133.
Wyevale Garden Centre, Bicester Avenue, Bicester, will be holding a Hallowe'en Fun Fright Night on Friday 31st October. A fun-filled scary evening (4 - 8pm) with free firework display at 7pm. Entry free, contact bicester.gardencentre@wyevale.co.uk for more details.
The Didcot Charity Fireworks Display will be held on 1st November 2008 at Brasenose Park, Didcot. Gates open at 5.30pm, Bonfire lit at 6.15pm, Fireworks start at 7.00pm. Fun Fair, Food and hot drinks available. Proceeds to charity - organised by Didcot Rotary Club. 01235 819597.
Witney RFC will be holding a Fireworks Display at Witney RFC – Hailey Road, Witney OX29 9UB – on Sunday 2nd November. Heated marquee, pig roast, BBQ, bar, Bouncy Castle, sweet stall. Gates open 5.30pm, best dressed guy competitions 6pm. Bonfire lit 6.30pm. Fireworks approximately 7 o'clock. Donations to Rugby club. 01993 771043.
St Michael's School, Marston Rd. OX3 0EJ. Family friendly fireworks and bonfire night. Food and drinks available. Open 5.30pm, fireworks 6.30pm. Wednesday 5th November. 01865 241476
Stratfield Brake Recreation Ground, Kidlington OX5 1UP, opposite Sainsburys. Wednesday 5th November, gates 6pm. Refreshments and fun fair rides. Tickets available in advance (adult £3, child £2) at Exeter Hall, Kidlington 9am - 4pm. Tickets on the gate - Adults £4 / Child £3. Limited disabled parking only.
Cokethorpe School, Witney. OX29 7PU. Firework Extravaganza, Friday 7th November. Gates open 7pm, Single ticket £5, Family ticket (max 5) £15. Bonfire, fireworks, fun fair, pig roast and refreshments. For tickets call 01993 892338 or email boxoffice@cokethorpe.orgHanborough Musical Fireworks will take place at The Playing Fields, Roosevelt Road, Long Hanborough on Friday November 7th. Fairground rides, BBQ, hotdogs, jacket potatoes, mulled wine. Gates 6pm, display 7pm, £3 (Children £2) on the door. More info available from Vikki Beale 01993 883347
South Park
will be hosting the annual Round Table Fireworks on Saturday
8th November, sponsored by Jack FM. Gates 5pm,
display 6.30pm, followed by bonfire. Family tickets £15 (2 adults
+ up to 3 children; children under 8 free), singles £6 on the gate.
Advance tickets £12 / £5 from The
Big Bang, 124 Walton St; Shepherd & Woodward, High Street & Summertown; Ideal Eyes, Templar's Square, Cowley;
Walters on Turl St; Ecco of New Inn Hall St; Johnson’s Buildbase of
Cowley and Up and Running, 83a London Road, Headington. All proceeds to
local charities.
Despite advancing raininess this spectacular event went with a bang or two, and you can read a review of it here.
The Abingdon Firework Display will be back again at Abingdon Airfield/Dalton Barracks on Saturday November 8th. Gates open 4.30pm, display starts 7pm. £5 gate, £4 advance, under 5s free. Free parking, food stalls and glowy products for sale. Tickets available from Contact Electrical Superstore (Fairacres) Homebase in Botley, Goffs Newsagents, The Gift Centre (Abingdon Precinct), Abingdon Information (Abbey House). 01235 529929. Fireworks by Skyline Promotions 01865 880012. Organisation by the suggestively-named "Organised Chaos".
Curbridge Social Club will be holding a Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 8th November at Witney United Football Stadium, Downs Road, Witney, OX29 7WT. All proceeds go towards village events eg Christmas meal for Senior Citizens. Gates open 5.30pm, Guy Competition Judging 6.45pm, Bonfire 7.00pm, Fireworks 7.30pm. Tickets in advance: £4 Adults, £2.50 Children (2-16); Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £10. On the gate: £5 Adults, £2.50 Children (2-16); Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £12. You can buy tickets from www.Curbridge-Fireworks.co.uk, or The Lord Kitchener Inn, Bampton Road, Curbridge. OX29 7PD, Margaret Johnson, 32 Corn Street, Witney, OX28 6BL, Giles Sports & Toys, 1 Alvescot Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3JL, or Witney United Football Stadium
Wytham Village Annual Fireworks display on Saturday 15th November at Wytham Recreation Ground. Tickets at the gate: adults £5 (under 14's free). BBQ and licensed bar. Gates open at 5.30pm, firing at 6.30pm. More info at http://www.wytham-village-hall.org.uk/