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Banbury tourist information
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 !
There is a Cattle Market and a shopping centre in the town.
Banbury has a Tourist Information CentreWhat to see - Banbury Tourist Attractions To Visit
Castles
Deddington Castle Castle Street, Deddington, Banbury
A ruined 11th century castle to explore. Deddington Castle information
Gardens
Brook Cottage Garden Well Lane, Alkerton, Banbury OX15 6NL
A lovely garden to visit. Brook Cottage Garden information
Historic Houses
Broughton Castle, Banbury OX15 5EB
A 14th century moated castle with good gardens to visit. Broughton Castle information
Farnborough Hall Farnborough, Banbury OX17 1DU
A beautiful house to visit. Farnborough Hall information
Upton House, Banbury OX15 6HT
Visit a house restored as if it was still the 1930's. Upton House information
Museums
Banbury Museum Spiceball Park Road, Banbury OX16 2PQ
Discover the history of Banbury. Banbury Museum information
Swalcliffe Barn Museum Swalcliffe, Banbury OX15 5DR
An agricultural museum in a 15th century tythe barn. Swalcliffe Barn Museum information
Bloxham Museum The Courthouse, Church Street, Bloxham, Banbury
Learn about the past history of this village. Bloxham Museum information
Out & About
Civil War Battlefield of Edgehill Edgehill, Banbury
Difficult to find, but a nice walk in the countryside. Civil War Battlefield of Edgehill information
Where to stay in Banbury
Hotels
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Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AH MAP Located in the attractive market town of Banbury in Oxfordshire, Best Western Banbury House is an elegant Georgian property with free Wi-Fi, free parking and within a mile of Banbury Rail Station. The Cotswold district is 30 miles from the property. More Information and Book ... |
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Horsefair Deddington Banbury OX15 0SH MAP The Deddington Arms is a 16th-century coaching inn and award-winning restaurant situated in the medieval village of Deddington, just 10 minutes' drive from Banbury. It offers rooms with Sky TV. More Information and Book ... |
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Wroxton St Mary Banbury OX15 6QB MAP This thatched Cotswold hotel is an award-winning, tranquil country house with a peaceful, historic setting 5 minutes from Banbury and junction 11 of the M40, within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Overthorpe Road Banbury OX17 2XA MAP The privately owned Bowling Green Steakhouse Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Banbury adjacent to junction 11 on the M40 Motorway. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are available. More Information and Book ... |
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60 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AN MAP Fairlawns Guest House is a family-run property located in the heart of Banbury in Oxfordshire. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Fairlawns is a short walk from the bus and train stations, and just 1.5 miles to junction 11 of the M40 motorway. More Information and Book ... |
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50 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AN MAP This 15th-century farmhouse has stone floors, original wood beams and real fireplaces. It is in quiet gardens and has free Wi-Fi, a licensed restaurant, free parking and individually decorated en suite rooms. More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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The Homestead Barford St Michael near Banbury OX15 0RN MAP This delightfully curved-roofed single-storey barn lies at the back of the owners’ cottage in the lovely village of Barford St Michael. Well placed to visit a plethora of fascinating nearby towns and villages there are plenty of fabulous walks to be Sleeps 4 More Information and Book ... |
Honeywick
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Brailes near Banbury OX15 5AQ 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. More Information and Book ... |
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Wroxton near Banbury OX15 6PT MAP Jasmine Cottage is a delightful character home in Wroxton. With a super king-size double, a double and a single with additional pull-out bed, it sleeps six people. Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: £348 - £617 a week. More Information and Book ... |
Days Out Near Banbury
Off to 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 (8.39 miles) Gaydon (10.19 miles) Chipping Norton (12.01 miles) Shipston-on-Stour (12.17 miles)
Banbury Weather
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Area Telephone Code
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