Banbury
Things to do in Banbury, Oxfordshire
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Banbury draws visitors with a solid collection of attractions within easy reach. Broughton Castle, rated 4.7 from around 776 reviews, stands as the standout draw, while Upton House and Gardens offers another substantial property to explore. For something closer to town, The Light Banbury and Banbury Bowl both rate 4.5, providing indoor entertainment on less cooperative days. The Banbury Museum & Gallery and Spiceball Park round out the attractions on offer. This is a town set up for a few days rather than a passing visit.
Eating out is more limited. Hotel Chocolat Ltd and Banbury Cross Coffee House are your main recorded options for casual visits—the former rated 4.5, the latter 4.4—though The Bowling Green Steakhouse, which also functions as a hotel, brings a sit-down restaurant to the mix. For a market town of this size with this much accommodation passing through, there will undoubtedly be more dining around than the records here capture.
Where to stay in Banbury(28)
All hotels in Banbury →About staying in Banbury
Accommodation here skews towards hotels and guest houses—there are nearly thirty to choose from—though caravan and camping options are surprisingly well represented with over a dozen sites. Several of the hotels carry strong ratings: The Bowling Green Steakhouse Restaurant & Hotel reaches 4.7, while Castle at Edgehill sits at 4.6. For campers, Spring Hill Farm and Crofts Barn Certificated Location both rate exceptionally highly, suggesting well-maintained grounds if you're arriving with a caravan or tent. The Premier Inn and other mid-range options provide the familiar backup.
Ashlea Guest House
58 Oxford Road, Banbury
Avonlea Guest House
41 Southam Road, Banbury
Banbury Cross B&B
1 Broughton Road, Banbury
Banbury Wroxton House Hotel
Silver Street, Banbury
Castle at Edgehill
Main Street, Banbury
Cromwell Lodge Hotel by Greene King Inns
9-11 North Bar Street, Banbury
Cropredy Lawn
Cropredy Lawn, Banbury
Easington House
50 Oxford Road, Banbury
Things to Do in Banbury(10)
All attractions in Banbury →
Where to Eat in Banbury(3)
All restaurants in Banbury →The Musketeer
Helga Foods Ltd
Gibney Event Catering (Smash Cow Kitchen)
⭐ 5.0
Pizza Hut Restaurants - Dine In
⭐ 4.4
3flavours
⭐ 4.6
La Foglia Italian Restaurant
TNS Catering @ Fine Lady Bakeries
KFC - Banbury Cross retail Park
⭐ 4.2
Attractions Near Banbury
All attractions in Banbury →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Banbury.
10 mi
British Motor Museum
Warwick · ⭐ 4.8
10 mi
Evenley Wood Garden
Brackley · ⭐ 4.4
11 mi
Josephs Amazing Camels
Shipston-on-Stour · ⭐ 4.1
11 mi
Fairytale Farm
Chipping Norton · ⭐ 3.9
Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park
Warwick · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
Catanger Llama Trekking
Towcester · ⭐ 4.8
12 mi
The Lido
Chipping Norton · ⭐ 4.5
Diddly Squat Farm Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton · ⭐ 4.4
Camping in Banbury(13)
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Anita's Touring Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Chesney Manor Campsite
from £20/night
Crofts Barn Certificated Location
⭐ 4.9
High Furlong Campsite
from £20/night
Mount Farm Caravan Site
⭐ 4.7
Newton Grove Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0
Plummers Ridge Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night
Sleep Wild
⭐ 4.9 · from £300/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Banbury
All cottages in Banbury →The Old Workshop Barn
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,375
Rosebank House
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,302
Pine Office
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,506
Finch Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 3 · from £577
Grange Stables
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,422
The Woodshed
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Old Timber Yard
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £1,633
Beechnut Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £958
Common questions about Banbury
How many campsites are there in Banbury?
We list 13 campsites in and around Banbury, of which 8 take tents and 6 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Banbury have electric hook-up?
4 of the 13 campsites we list in Banbury offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Banbury?
We list 28 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Banbury.
What is there to do in Banbury?
We list 10 attractions and things to do in and around Banbury.
Where can I eat in Banbury?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Banbury.
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