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Banbury,
off M40 at Junction 11, A43 from Northampton, A423 from Oxford.
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Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire
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 Banbury
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 Banbury,
this thriving town that has expanded over the recent years with
several large shopping areas out of town.
It has a sports centre, Spiceball Park Sports Centre, as
well as an arts centre, at The Mill, Spiceball Park.(Tel:
01295 252050) and a cinema.
Famous as the home of Banbury Cross, which actually is a
1859 replacement to commemorate the marriage of Victoria
to the Crown Prince of Prussia, the original was destroyed
in 1602.
The cross features in that well known nursery rhyme..Ride
a cock horse to Banbury Cross.... And of course Banbury
cakes are made here!
A Tourist Information
Centre is in the museum.
The Cattle Market
and a shopping centre in the town.
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Map of Banbury |
What
To See -
Banbury Tourist Attractions
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 Banbury
Museum, 8 Horsefair, Tourist Information
Centre, exhibitions, photograph collection, shop, etc, Tel:
01295 259855
Open: April to September: Monday to Saturday
10 to 5 October to March: Tuesday to Saturday 10 to 4.30 |
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Farnborough
Hall, across into Warwickshire,
A423 north, National Trust, Palladian villa with sculptures,
paintings, some furnished rooms, gardens with temple,Tel: 01295
390002 
Open Wed. and Sat. from Apr.-Sept., 2-6pm. Terrace
Walk only Thur. and Fri. 2-6pm |
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Swalcliffe
Barn, Swalcliffe, B4035 south west, the Tythe Barn,
built in the early 15th century, collection of agricultural
and trade vehicles.
Open: Apr.: Easter Sun & Mon 2 to 5, Sun.
in May & Sept 2 to 5 Sat & Sun in Jun, Jul, Aug; Bank
Holiday Mondays May & Aug 2 to 5 |
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Broughton
Castle, Broughton, B4035 south west, 14th century moated
house, furnished rooms, shop, etc, Tel: 01295 276070
Open: Easter Sun and Mon: 14:00-17:00; May-15
Sept: Wed, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday 14:00-17:00. Also Thur
14:00-17:00 in July and August. |
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Brook
Cottage, Alkerton, garden in four acres, Tel: 01295 670303
Open: Mon-Fri Apr. to Oct. |
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War Battlefield of Edgehill lies halfway between Stratford
and Banbury on the B4086, take the B4100 north and turn off
left, it was here that the first battle of the Civil War between
King and Parliament was fought on 23 October 1642. |
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Upton
House National Trust, Edgehill, A422 north west, 17th-century
with furnishings, tapestries, paintings and porcelain,gardens,
Tel: 01295 670266
Open: Easter to Nov. 1, Sat.-Wed. (including
Bank Holiday Mondays) 2-6pm (5pm after Oct. 25) |
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Bloxham
Museum, The Court House, Bloxham. A361 south, village
life exhibits, Tel: 01295 720283.
Open: Easter-Oct Sundays and Bank Holidays
2.30-5.30pm (Oct. 4.30pm). Nov.-Easter, second Sunday in month
2.30-4.30pm. |
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Castle, remains, ruins actually, of 12th century castle,
not much to see but Deddington is a nice village around a square,
on the A42 south towards Bicester |
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Where
To Stay in Banbury
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
Prices from: £57.5 a room
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Overthorpe Road Banbury OX17 2XA MAP
Recently extended to create a superb restaurant, private hotel on the outskirts of banbury 2 mins junction 11 M40. Privately owned and run by Phil and Karen Slater giving that friendly personal service.
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Kings Sutton Banbury OX17 3QP
A warm welcome is assured when you visit Mill Wheel Cottage. With a beautiful south facing position on the River Cherwell surrounded by river meadows and views of the Oxford canal. An abundance of wildlife including ducks, geese and swans ... Sleeps 4
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North Newington Banbury
A Grade II listed converted cowshed, in a quiet village 2 miles from Banbury. North Newington is on the Oxfordshire Cycleway which connects Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sleeps 3
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Around
The Banbury Area
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Cotswolds, with its small villages - a perfect perfect place
to wander, visit Chipping Norton
with its houses made of the famous Cotswold Stone. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Brackley (8.39 miles) Gaydon (10.19 miles) Chipping Norton (12.01 miles) Shipston on Stour (12.17 miles) Southam (13.47 miles) Bicester (13.87 miles) Woodstock (14.72 miles) Towcester (15.45 miles) Buckingham (15.52 miles) Daventry (15.56 miles) Leamington Spa (17.41 miles) |
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Telephone Code 01295 |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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