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

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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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Guest Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels


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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Easington House 50 Oxford Road Banbury OX169AN  MAP
15Th Century Farmhouse with gardens stone floors beams fireplaces privately owned and operated.

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Holiday Inn Express Ermount Way Stroud Park Banbury OX16 4AE  MAP
Located on junction 11 of the M40, this hotel is ideally located for Silverstone. The hotel has air-conditioned rooms with complimentary high-speed internet access. Wireless internet can be accessed in meeting rooms and public areas.

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Holiday Cottages


New Property Brailes near Banbury OX15 5AQ Tel: 01244 357717  MAP
Honeywick is a ground floor cottage in a cul-de-sac in the village of Brailes near to Shipston-on-Stour in Oxfordshire. The cottage sleeps eight people and has two double bedrooms and a family room with an ensuite bathroom as well as a family bathroom....
Sleeps: 8 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: £430 - £955 a week.

Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Days Out in and around Banbury

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.

Towns near Banbury To Visit - straight line distance:

Brackley Tourist Information (8.39 miles) Gaydon Tourist Information (10.19 miles) Chipping Norton Tourist Information (12.01 miles) Shipston-on-Stour Tourist Information (12.17 miles)

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