Utilita Bowl's annual Fireworks Party returns for 2024, for information on the travelling and parking arrangements for this event, please see below.
In an attempt to be more environmentally considerate, where you can, please consider walking, cycling or using public transport to get to Utilita Bowl.
By Car:
On-Site Car Parking is now sold out.
Please remember to bring your parking pass for Utilita Bowl's Fireworks Party to gain access to car parks.
If you have pre-booked car parking, drive to: Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3XH.
On-site car parks will open at 5:30pm on Friday 1st November and will be held for at least 20 minutes after the event to prioritise the safe exit of pedestrians. Cars are not permitted to stay overnight.
For those who have secured on-site parking, please be aware the parking surface may be grass and car parking may be located a short walk away from the gate.
To secure accessible parking for the event, please email: tickets@utilitabowl.com. Parking is limited and due to sell out. Please ensure that you book in advance to avoid missing out.
For those who have booked accessible parking, please arrive with a valid Blue Badge to display to stewards at Utilita Bowl, who will then direct you to park in relevant accessible areas.
A Taxi Rank will operate from Utilita Bowl taxi pick up point in the David Lloyd car park.
To book a local taxi online click here, or call 02380 666666.
All private vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups will take place in the David Lloyd car park.
If you're being picked up, please meet at this area.
Motorbikes and Bicycles
Utilita Bowl provides a FREE motorbike and bicycle storage facility.
Please head towards the roundabout and follow directions from our traffic operatives. Please be aware motorbikes will be parked near the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, located opposite the East Gate.
All parking is subject to availability and on a first come first served basis.
The closest railway stations located to Utilita Bowl are Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway Railway Stations.
Find a train to either of these two locations for easiest access to the ground below:
Follow the link below if you can't see the train search portal above.
Please note, Bluestar public buses are diverting routes on Friday 1st November. Click here to be directed to Bluestar's website for more information.