Location: Banbury
Top Things to do in Banbury
What to do and see in Banbury, England: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Banbury /ˈbænbrɪ/ is a historic market town on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England. By road, the town is situated 74 miles (119 km) northwest of London, 42 miles (68 km) southeast of Birmingham, 27 miles (43 km) south of Coventry and 23 miles (37 km) north-by-northwest of the county town of Oxford. It had a population of 46,853 at the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Banbury
1. Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats
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5.0 based on 75 reviews
Narrow boat rental/hire company situated on the Oxford Canal just south of Banbury. Either hire one of day boats for that extra special day out or have a week or more afloat in one of our luxury cruising narrowboats
2. Upton House & Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,197 reviews
Come and see how Lord & Lady Bearsted made Upton House and Gardens the perfect country retreat for their family in the 1930s. You can also discover Lord Bearsted's famous art collection including works by Bosch, Stubbs and Canaletto. We have a stunning collection of porcelain too; so if you are visiting us for the first time you may wish to expect your visit to the house to last a minimum of an hour. Viewings of the house available by timed ticket from 11:00am with last entry to the house at 15:30 before closing at 16:00; the gardens, shop and cafe close at 17:00. Please bear in mind that the car park is 300 yards from the house.
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful property with a lot to see so allow plenty of time. We spent around 4 hours here including a nice visit to the cafe. Access to the house is by timed appointment and there is a choice of 3 tours to do at timed appointments too, so I would advise getting these scheduled in As soon as you arrive. There is a large garden to visit with a few surprises along the way and a good kitchen garden which I found inspirational. The house dated back to 17th Century although it was extensively redesigned in 1921. The redesign is interesting in its own right and the main draw is the house contents including spectacular art collection including paintings tapestries and Chinaware. We were interested in the history of the house and it's owners over the years which provide a glimpse into the past. Quite fascinating. There is a temporary natural science exhibition of portraits of scientists and environmental contributors which is very interesting. Is a tribute to the work of people from a range of backgrounds from Darwin to David Attenburgh via Chris Packham and Vivien Westwood! Nice little exhibition which is worth 20 minutes look if you are here anyway. The cafe was doing a roaring trade and we enjoyed tea/coffee ,scone and jam and very nice shortbread. We we were pleased to see that the clotted cream for the cream tea was served in a reusable pot which is much more sensible than the standard foil sealed type pot. Very good visit.
3. Broughton Castle
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
A moated fortified manor house, about 2 miles west of Banbury. Built in 1300 and then later added to in 1550, the Castle had strong links with the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War (1642-51). Still a family home, Broughton Castle is lived in by the Fiennes family. Beautiful formal garden and park. Public open days will resume from the beginning of April 2017 (2pm - 5pm Wednesdays and Sundays). We are open for group tours at any time of the year by appointment. We have a recently refurbished tea room offering light lunches and delicious afternoon teas,
Reviewed By lindamV7611EC
A magnificent old building with beautiful gardens, Broughton Castle is a lovely place to visit. The house has a lived in feel, with different architectural styles and periods blended beautifully together. Tea and cake in the gardens after our tour ended our visit on exactly the right note.
4. Sulgrave Manor
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Sulgrave Manor is a Tudor house with later additions, originally built by the ancestors of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The house and garden were purchased, restored and opened to the public in 1921 as a lasting memorial to peace between Britain and the United States.
Reviewed By colinc342 - Wallingford, United Kingdom
An excellent place to visit with plenty of detail about the previous owners including the ancestors of George Washington. It's a good size and can be visited in 2-3 hours or less if your pressed for time. There are interesting gardens with plants from the New World which the Pilgrim Fathers would have had to rely on
5. The Greatworth Inn
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Dating from the 16th century, The Greatworth Inn is a traditional country pub, located in the heart of the small village of Greatworth, as a Freehouse the owners John and Margaret take pride in the quality and variety of their ales and are CAMRA members. The Greatworth Inn is the perfect place for dining, meeting friends, family get together's or for just popping in for a quiet pint. May 2018 saw the opening of a wonderful new beer garden incorporating a custom built Aunt Sally Throw reputed to be the 'Best in the league'. The Greatworth Inn prides itself in being the hub of the local community and plays host to the village's Annual Soap Box Derby, usually held in June, whilst organising its own Annual Beer & Music Festival in early August, an event not to be missed. John and Margaret put their success down to the valuable contribution their family make into the business.
Reviewed By C6822HDjanm
Was told by friends to try the Greatworth inn.The landlord and wife were very friendly and the food was really good! The beer was kept well (my husbands words) A very pleasant few hours eating good food and chatting with friends. What more could you ask for Thank you Margaret and John.
6. Broughton Grange Garden
7. Bannatyne's Health Club & Spa - Banbury
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3.5 based on 278 reviews
The Bannatyne spa at the Banbury Health Club has a clear emphasis on offering wellbeing, relaxation and Elemis treatments under one roof. The new Spa facilities boast a sumptuous relaxation room, including mosaic tiled heated loungers, four single state of the art treatment rooms , dual treatment room and a specialist manicure area.
Reviewed By sarahsoames - Oxford, United Kingdom
We had a Spa day voucher that included two treatments. On arrival we were greeted by very friendly staff and were giving a quick tour of the area and we headed off to the Spa for our first treatment. The back massage was absolutely superb, so invigorating yet relaxing at the same time! This was followed by a scalp massage which was also fantastic! We then retired to the relaxation room to chill, which is a lovely area, quiet, heated loungers, soft music, slight problem it was spoilt by two guests who had absolutely no disregard for others as they choose to sit and talk at full volume, swearing, slagging their friends off, in the end we decided to head off to the cafe for lunch! The cafe has a good selection of drinks and snacks and very reasonably priced. We also booked a last minute Express facial for the afternoon, which was superb value and we both thoroughly enjoyed it! We managed to also fit a dip in the pool and jacuzzi. We found the whole day to be very enjoyable, the staff were lovely and made the day great. Thank you
