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North OxfordshireBanbury

Banbury CrossBanbury, 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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Banbury Tourist Attractions

 
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
 
Farnborough Hall, across into Warwickshire, A423 north, National Trust, Palladian villa with sculptures, paintings, some furnished rooms, gardens with temple,Tel: 01295 390002 Admission Charge More On Farnborough Hall
Open
Wed. and Sat. from Apr.-Sept., 2-6pm. Terrace Walk only Thur. and Fri. 2-6pm
 
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
 
Broughton Castle, Broughton, B4035 south west, 14th century moated house, furnished rooms, shop, etc, Tel: 01295 276070   Admission Charge More Information On Broughton
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.
 
Brook Cottage, Alkerton, garden in four acres, Tel: 01295 670303
Open: Mon-Fri Apr. to Oct.
 
Civil 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.
 
Upton House National Trust, Edgehill, A422 north west, 17th-century with furnishings, tapestries, paintings and porcelain,gardens,  Tel: 01295 670266Admission Charge
Open: Easter to Nov. 1, Sat.-Wed. (including Bank Holiday Mondays) 2-6pm (5pm after Oct. 25)
 
Bloxham Museum, The Court House, Bloxham. A361 south, village life exhibits, Tel: 01295 720283.Admission Charge
Open: Easter-Oct Sundays and Bank Holidays 2.30-5.30pm (Oct. 4.30pm). Nov.-Easter, second Sunday in month 2.30-4.30pm.
 
Deddington 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
 

Where To Stay in Banbury

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Best Western Wroxton House Hotel Wroxton St Mary Banbury OX15 6QB MAP
Country House Hotel located in the pretty village of Wroxton St. Mary, just 3 miles from Banbury Town Centre. Our Award winning Inglenook restaurant offers both Table D'hote & A' la Carte menus.

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Best Western Banbury House Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AH MAP
An elegant Georgian building with lots of charm based in the middle of lovely Banbury. An ideal base for touring the Cotswolds, Stratford and Oxford.

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Best Western Holcombe Hotel High Street Deddington Banbury OX15 0SL MAP
Elegant 17th century family run hotel offering exceptional hospitality and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Our award winning restaurant specialises in classical French and traditional English cuisine.

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The Deddington Arms Horsefair Deddington Banbury OX15 0SH MAP
The Deddington Arms Hotel overlooks the beautiful market-square of Deddington.

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Cromwell Lodge Hotel 9-11 North Bar Banbury OX16 0TB MAP
The Cromwell Lodge is a majestic old building combining the spirit of the 17th century with all the modern day comforts. The elegant oak panelled restaurant features imaginative and tempting menus.

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Mercure Whately Hall Horse Fair Banbury Cross Banbury OX16 0AN MAP
Situated on the famous Banbury Cross, Whately Hall dates from 1632 - a charming hotel which makes a great base for visits to Broughton Castle, Upton House and further afield in the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon.

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The Lismore Hotel 61 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AJ MAP
The Lismore is a comfortable and tastefully furnished two star hotel retaining the ambience of a victorian house. A friendly and informal hotelwith an open log fire in the bar lounge during the winter.

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


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The Bowling Green Steakhouse & Private Hotel 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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Holiday Cottages


Mill Wheel Cottage 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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Herrieffs Cottage 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

Tour the 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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