Location: Banbury
Top Things to do in Banbury
What to do and see in Banbury, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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
Overall Ratings
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. Scramm Live Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 107 reviews
A real live escape room, solve clues, puzzles and problems to escape the themed room within one hour!!
Reviewed By peteraJ4602CO
We had a fantastic hour of fun and laughter in Scramm escape rooms yesterday! We had decided to do something different as a family, for a. Roth day treat and the four of us took on The Chocolate Room, managing to escape with just a couple of minutes to spare! :) The owners were great. They helped us relax and get into the spirit, making the whole experience more enjoyable, to the point that even the Oompa-loompa outfits, complete with pink wig were donned without hesitation by teenagers and parents alike! Having wrapped up our hour of fun and headed home, the owners went out their way to reunite us with some shopping we had inadvertently left behind. Thanks! I really am happy to highly recommend this venue.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Fir Tree Falconry
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 784belug - Banbury, United Kingdom
I gave my husband one of the falconery experience and my little boy and myself went to watch with him. Dian was absolutely amazing. They are all really welcoming and they have mor birds than I could ever imagine! The talk was absolutely brilliant, Dian is a real expert and the birds are so beautiful and respond to her as if they where part of her family! Definitely recommended and we will be coming back!
6. Rugrats and Half Pints Banbury
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
The Children's Activity Centre where babies first experiences happen! Rugrats and Half Pints is an award winning concept in indoor activities for children aged 0 to 12, which includes a wide range of sensory and soft play activities all under one roof. Committed to providing a safe, clean and stimulating environment with emphasis on fun.
Reviewed By wesmond77 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
A regular soft play for the kids. They love it and the food is great too. Good for a variety of kids ages with a dedicated area for under 3’s, a multi-level soft play and trampolines too!
7. Banbury Museum
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4.0 based on 206 reviews
Welcome to Banbury Museum! We are a family friendly museum located in Banbury’s town centre, next to the idyllic canal side. The Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town, costume from the 17th century to the present day, Tooley’s Boatyard and the Oxford Canal, are just some of the stories illustrated in the museum. There are also regularly changing exhibitions and activities to ensure that there is always something new to see and do
Reviewed By G9885BBclareb
Banbury Museum holds different exhibitions some with a small charge. The museum has lovely items to look at for free, we took our young kid's here often now they have grown up they still visit the exhibition.The Cafe is really nice and friendly staff, I go here quite regularly.
8. Peoples Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By DrGrahamG - Banbury, United Kingdom
A cracking park right next to Banbury town centre. I walk or cycle through it most days. It's always well kept with a wide variety of amenities: children's play area, sorts area, grassed areas, formal planting areas (often with contributions from local children), a aviary (not sure how I feel about that, though the birds always look healthy), beautiful spring bulbs. Good for short dogs walks, or just having a bit of peace in a lovely spot.
9. Water Fowl Sanctuary and Children's Farm
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4.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By mazza53_12
Well, those of you who made comments on here regarding the Sanctuary I hope you are pleased with yourselves, and those who called the Council and complained, because now thanks to you and the Council none of us can go back and enjoy the animals because they've closed it down. So you got stung by a nettle, no one was going to die, they didn't serve food they weren't going to poison anyone, no one was in any danger from the animals, you pay a small entry fee and yet expect so much, they were just a small family unit giving homes to animals no longer wanted as well educating and helping young children get up close and personal to animals, a huge loss to the area. As for the animals I doubt all will be rehomed due to their ages so will have to go to slaughter. But you didnt think about that when you complained, just the me me me attitude.
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