South Park, Oxford

A good view of the city centre with its historic spires and towers of Oxford University can be obtained at the park's highest point, a favourite location for photographers.

[2] On the southern boundary is the gently curving Morrell Avenue, named after a local brewery family.

At the top end of the park is the Oxford Artisan Distillery, established in 2017 within the former Cheney Farm buildings.

A carved stone by the sculptor Eric Gill is located at the foot of the Park and records the Trust's gift thus:[3] This park was acquired by the Oxford Preservation Trust through the liberality of the Pilgrim Trust and David and Joanna Randall-MacIver 1932Many events are held in the park including the annual parade of the Lord Mayor and the annual fund-raising fireworks display of the Oxford branch of Round Table.

[5] Just outside South Park is the Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial which is dedicated to local residents who travelled to Spain to join the International Brigades to fight against fascist forces backed by Hitler and Mussolini during the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939.

View across South Park
South Park in the snow
Oxford's dreaming spires at sunset
Annual Bonfire Night fireworks display at South Park, Oxford
Located on Headington Road is the Oxford Spanish Civil War memorial , dedicated to Oxford residents who joined the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War and died fighting against fascist forces backed by Hitler and Mussolini