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Banbury is a historic market town on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, South East England. It had a population of 54,335 at the 2021 Census. Banbury is a significant commercial and retail centre for the surrounding area of north Oxfordshire and southern parts of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire which are predominantly
- Broughton Castle. A beguiling fortified manor house, Broughton Castle is Tudor from the 1550s but has a core that goes back to the start of the 14th century.
- Banbury Cross. You may or may not know the nursery rhyme that goes, “Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady upon a white horse; Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, And she shall have music wherever she goes.”.
- Fine Lady Statue. By the roundabout there’s a head-turning bronze statue celebrating the nursery rhyme. This was produced by the Artcycle studio, and was officially dedicated by Anne, Princess Royal in 2005.
- Sights in Banbury. Banbury’s town centre is much changed since the Second World War, but there are lots of intriguing pockets. Take the pedestrianised Parson’s Street, where you’ll find Ye Old Reindeer Inn, the town’s oldest pub, incorporating Medieval architecture.
Indulge in a spot of shopping at one of South East England’s top shopping destinations at Bicester Shopping Village, just a short drive south of Banbury. Find more things to do near Banbury in our guide to Oxfordshire or see what's on in Banbury this weekend with the Oxfordshire events guide.
- Spinning Wheel: at the start of the 19th century, Banbury was weaving 'plush', fabric with around 1000 workers in and around Banbury. - Compass: stone sun sculpture on Banbury Town Hall. - Border based on Banbury Coat of Arms: sun and wavy bar, castellation of castle and shields of battles.
Ride a Cock Horse. has made Banbury one of the best-known towns in England. It has been suggested that the ‘Fine Lady’ of the nursery rhyme may have been Lady Godiva, wife of Leofric of Coventry, famous for her ride, allegedly naked, through that city some 900 years ago.
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