The Bells are rung for various civic and ceremonial occasions throughout the year by the Oxford Society of Change Ringers on behalf of Oxford City Council. The tower, which is all that remains of the 12th-century St. Martin's Church, houses a set of six bells cast in 1676 by Richard Keene.

Table showing bell ringing schedule for Carfax Tower
Date Time Event
23 April 2026 6pm St George's Day
1 May 2026 6.30am until 7am May Day
6 May 2026 12.30pm until 1pm Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
20 May 2026 5.45pm approx. Election of New Lord Mayor
20 June 2026 12.30pm Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
21 June 2026 6pm until 6.30pm Birthday of HRH the Prince of Wales
8 September 2026 12.30pm The King's Accession Anniversary
14 November 2026 12.30pm Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

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