Welcome to Banbury

Banbury is a historic market town located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. The town is situated on the River Cherwell and is known for its bustling market, picturesque streets, and beautiful countryside. Banbury is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and activities to suit all interests.

One of the most notable landmarks in Banbury is the Banbury Cross, which is said to have inspired the famous nursery rhyme "Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross". The cross is located in the town centre and is a popular spot for photos and selfies. Another popular attraction in Banbury is the Banbury Museum, which showcases the town's rich history and culture. The museum features a range of exhibits, including local artefacts, interactive displays, and temporary exhibitions.

Banbury is also known for its vibrant shopping scene, with a range of independent and high street stores located throughout the town. The town's market is held every Thursday and Saturday and offers a range of fresh produce, clothing, and crafts. In addition to shopping, Banbury is also home to a range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs, offering a variety of cuisines and dining experiences. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Banbury has something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 5°C

Wind: 15 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St John's Priory School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Wilson	St John's Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5HX 1295259607 School Website
English Language Training Miscellaneous Ages:16-99	49 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AH
Harriers Banbury Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Stephanie Coley	Harriers View Bloxham Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9JW 01295263067 School Website
St Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Banbury Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Woods	St Mary's C Of E Primary School Southam Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2EG 1295263026 School Website
Frank Wise School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Heidi Dennison	Hornbeam Close Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9RL 01295263520 School Website
Queensway School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Horbury-Jakeman	Queensway Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9NF 01295251631 School Website
Dashwood Banbury Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Gordon-Weeks	Merton Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 4RX 01295263240 School Website
Banbury Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvia Thomas	Ruskin Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9HY 01295251451 School Website
Space Studio Banbury Studio Schools Ages:14-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sylvia Thomas	Ruskin Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9HY 01295257942 School Website
Blessed George Napier Catholic School And Sports College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Niamh Dolan	Addison Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9DG 01295264216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Banbury Station Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AB 0.59 Miles

Kings Sutton Station Approach, Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RR 3.67 Miles

Shipton Station Road, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FJ 12.29 Miles

Tackley Station Approach, Tackley, Oxfordshire, OX5 3AT 12.40 Miles

Heyford Station Road, Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX6 8UL 13.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tristen Lloyd Cars 01295 261000 Office 70, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0BW 0.04 Miles
Banbury Mini Cabs 01295 261000 Office 70, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0BW 0.04 Miles
Admiral Airport Transfers Banbury 01295 268282 207, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0BW 0.04 Miles
Admiral Chauffeurs Banbury 0800 234 3536 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0BW 0.04 Miles
Carriage Company Ltd 01295 252525 66 Calthorpe Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5EX 0.06 Miles
Banbury Express Airport Transfers 01295 269136 Banbury Cross, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0AH 0.10 Miles
Traveliner Airport Express 01295 270743 1-2 Saint Johns Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5HP 0.15 Miles
A1 Taxis Banbury 01295 272020 26 Parson's Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5LY 0.17 Miles
Cherwell Cars 01295 255555 53 George Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5BH 0.18 Miles
Ash Taxis 01295 257000 21 Goodrington Cl, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0DB 0.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ox16 West Bar Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 South Bar St John Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 North Bar Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Broad Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Old Parr Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Broughton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Market Place Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox16 Gatteridge St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Queens Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Wesley Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Morrison Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ox16 Bloxham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Coopers Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ox16 Queensway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Windrush Surgery 01295 251491	Windrush Surgery 21 West Bar Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9SA
Banbury Cross Health Centre 01295 256261	South Bar Hse 6 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AD
Horsefair Surgery	South Bar House South Bar Street Banbury OX16 9AD
South Bar House - Covid Local Vaccination Service	South Bar House 6 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AD
South Bar House - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	South Bar House South Bar Street Banbury OX16 9AD

Local Stores

Queensway
Unit 1 Queensway Shopping Centre
Mewburn Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9PQ
01295 264900
Store Website
0.48 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Banbury
Swan Close Road
Banbury
Oxon
OX16 5AQ
07850 378 568
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hawthorne Lodge Veterinary Practice
1 West Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9SD 01295 259 446 karen-marshall@hawthornelodgevets.co.uk Website 0.09 miles

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West Bar Veterinary Hospital
19 West Bar Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9SA 01295 262332 info@westbarvets.uk Website 0.13 miles
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Companion Care (Banbury) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Banbury Cross Retail Park 9 Lockheed Close Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 1LX 01295 253 941 banbury@vets4pets.com 0.99 miles


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Focus Referrals Ltd
Sandpiper House Beaumont Close Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 1TG 01295 238160 info@focusreferrals.co.uk Website 1.25 miles

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North Banbury Veterinary Centre
Eden Hall Barn Southam Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 1ST 01295 758367 vet@westbarvets.co.uk 2.06 miles

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Mansion Hill Veterinary Practice
133 Main Road Middleton Cheney Oxfordshire OX17 2PP 01295 712 110 info@mansionhillvets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Banbury To Drayton Fields
Stratford Rd Banbury Lancashire OX15 6EF 1.52 miles United Kingdom

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Tysoe Windmill
A Steep Incline Brings You To The Tysoe Windmill With Views Of Compton Wynyates Warwick Lancashire 7.70 miles

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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
Unspoilt, Rolling Hills – That’S What You Will Discover At Burton Dassett Hills. Whether You Are Walking, Flying A Kite Or Just Sitting In Your Car, The Magnificent Views From These Hills Are Breathtaking. Unnamed Road Southam CV47 2AB 7.78 miles Cv47 2Ab

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Stoke Wood
Lovely Woods Where Dogs Are Allowed Off Lead. Free Parking And Set Walks Are Shown By Arrowed Posts Throughout The Forest. Stoke Woods Car Park Stoke Lyne Lancashire 10.00 miles Leave The M40 At Junction 10 And Follow The Signposts For The A43. At The Roundabout, Take The Third Exit Onto The B1400 From Where The Wood Is Signposted With A Brown Sign. For The Main Entrance Into Stoke Wood, Follow The Road For 1.5Km And Turn Right Into The Small Lane. After Approximately 140M The Entrance Will Be On The Left Hand Side, Next To The Car Park (Not Owned By The Trust) Which Holds Around 30 Cars.

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Hazelborough Wood
Hazelborough Wood Is An Ancient Oak Woodland With A Network Of Grassy Rides For Walking. It Showcases Beautiful Bluebells In Spring Time And Wildlife Spotting All Year Round. Brackley Hatch Brackley Lancashire NN13 5TU 12.47 miles If Approaching From The South, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, And Turn Left Immediately Into The Car Park For The Woods. If Approaching From The North, Exit The A43 At The Junction Signposted For Silverstone, Take The Third Exit On The Roundabout Then Take The Next Left And Follow Signs For Hazelborough Woods.

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Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 Acre Site, Managed In Partnership With Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, Is A Wildlife Haven With All-Weather Footpaths Providing Access To Varied Habitats In Every Season. The Site Is Noted For Its Abundance Of Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wild Flowers And Birds. Ufton Fields Leamington SPA CV33 13.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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