What to do and see in Banbury, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

August 28, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

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

Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats

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

2A Bridge Street, Banbury OX16 5PH England +44 7786 254212 [email protected] http://Www.scrammliveescape.co.uk
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5.0 based on 107 reviews

Scramm Live Escape Rooms

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

Upton House Edge Hill, Banbury OX15 6HT England +44 1295 670266 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/upton-house/
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4.5 based on 1,197 reviews

Upton House & Gardens

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

Broughton, Banbury OX15 5EB England +44 1295 276070 [email protected] http://www.broughtoncastle.com/
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4.5 based on 348 reviews

Broughton Castle

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

Warmington, Banbury OX17 1JL England +44 7714 032543 [email protected] http://www.firtreefalconry.co.uk/contact.htm
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Fir Tree Falconry

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

Beaumont Road, Banbury OX16 1QY England +44 1295 250060 [email protected] http://www.rugratsandhalfpints.com
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Rugrats and Half Pints Banbury

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

Castle Quay Spiceball Park Road, Banbury OX16 2PQ England +44 1295 753752 [email protected] http://www.banburymuseum.org/
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4.0 based on 206 reviews

Banbury Museum

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

1 Bath Road, Banbury OX16 0TU England http://www.banbury.gov.uk/Banbury-Town-Council/peoples_park-5153.aspx
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4.0 based on 80 reviews

Peoples Park

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

Wigginton Heath, Banbury OX15 4LQ England +44 1608 730252 [email protected] http://www.waterfowlsanctuary.co.uk
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4.0 based on 87 reviews

Water Fowl Sanctuary and Children's Farm

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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