English Heritage sites near Banbury Parish

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

Halliggye Fogou

HALLIGGYE FOGOU

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.

Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

Harry's Walls

HARRY'S WALLS

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.

Garrison Walls

GARRISON WALLS

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Cromwell's Castle

CROMWELL'S CASTLE

1000 miles from Banbury Parish

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.

Churches in Banbury Parish

Banbury St Leonard

Middleton Road Banbury
07476 787348


Our Vision at St. Leonard's is to create a caring, sustainable

and growing Christian presence within our Parish. 

Growing together as the Family of God, 

living and sharing this love in the community. 

Our main Sunday Worship is traditional, 

from a liberal catholic Tradition.

There are children's activities in church during the service.

INFORMATION AS OF January 2019

Banbury St Mary

Horse Fair Banbury
(01295) 276045
http://www.banburystmary.org.uk

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">First, we are a collection of people - diverse and imperfect but increasingly excited about the journey we are on.  We sense that God (the 'Father') has laid on our hearts a desire and a vision to become more fully human...and to be good news in a fractured and bruised world.  Christians believe that Jesus shows us how to live a fully human life and we are called to become like him in character and in action.</span>

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">So we seek to reshape ourselves to more intentionally live lives of radical love as seen in the life of Jesus Christ, humbly and dependent on God's empowering presence (in the person of the Holy Spirit).</span>

In our sacred texts, contained in the Bible, we discover everyone is created in the image of God and therefore everyone is of infinite worth. We seek to become totally inclusive and to remove all barriers to church life so that everyone has the chance to reach their full God-given potential, regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs, sexuality, abilities or wealth.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Second, we are stewards of an amazing building - the largest 18th century parish church which, in the words of our Vicar (parish priest), is ‘blingtastic'! The church has a number of historic treasures as well as a visual feast of a Byzantine basilica style interior.</span>

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">We hope you will find a warm and generous welcome here at St Mary's.</span>

Banbury St Paul (St Paul's Church Centre)

Prescott Avenue Banbury
01295 252332
http://stpaulsbanbury.org.uk

Banbury: St Francis

Highlands Banbury
07429518205
http://www.stfrancischurch.org

We are a local church for Ruscote, Hardwick and Hanwell Fields in Banbury - we are officially a partnership formed from the Church of England, Methodist and United Reformed churches but in practice we have a wide variety of churches represented. We also have a long standing partnership with the Roman Catholic parish of St Joseph's.

We are an Ecumenical community - encouraging difference, welcoming diversity and seeking unity where we can. We aim to Make Jesus Known in all we do and say. Together we seek to share the values of Hospitality, Commitment, Learning, Worship & Prayer, Community and Diversity.

 

 

St Hugh's Banbury

Ruskin Road Banbury
(01295) 369021
http://www.sthughsbanbury.com

St. Hugh's Church Centre was built in the 1930's as a worship and community centre for the Easington area of south Banbury.

People gather on Sunday mornings for worship at 9.30am and we warmly welcome any visitors or newcomers to the area.  

Once a month we hold a cafe style service which begins with coffee and cake following the earlier service from 10:45 am 

If you are thinking about having a child christened, getting married or having your banns called, we would be delighted to be involved. Please contact Anita on 01295 369021.

Our facilities : a hall and a lounge, and a kitchen, are used by many community groups. If you are interested in a regular booking, for either the hall or the lounge, please contact Peter Wiltshire on  01295 256512

We take very seriously the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable. Please click on our link to see our policy.

If you would like more information please visit our website at https://www.sthughsbanbury.com/ or find us on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/St-Hughs-Church-Banbury-1848122382074383/ 




 

St Paul's Banbury

Warwick Road Banbury
01295 252332
https://www.stpaulsbanbury.org.uk

Pubs in Banbury Parish

Admiral Holland

Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury, OX16 0AU

Built around 1960 as part of a massive expansion of housing in the Neithrop area of Banbury, it is named after a local man who commanded the British forces during the Battle of Denmark Strait against the German battleship Bismarck. It was...
Also Known As

54-56 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NB
07791 638681
wearealsoknownas.com

Opened in late 2010 as a vintage-furnished 'boutique bar' and music venue. Ale has occasionally featured on the bar but is currently unavailable.
Apothecary Tap

10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury, OX16 5JH
07946 059906
thequad.co.uk/theapothecarytap

Craft beer bar and bottle shop offering six craft keg lines. Recently moved from its old address to Butcher's Row.
Bailiff's Tap

4 Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2ED
None

The Tap is Banbury's first micro-pub based in a former baliffs office at the edge of the town centre. There is always a couple of ever changing gravity dispensed beers available with some key-keg beers to provide a range of styles. Cider is...
Banbury Conservative & Unionist Club

25a, High Street, Banbury, OX16 5EG

Banbury Conservative & Unionist Club, Banbury
Banbury Cross

7 Butchers Row, Banbury, OX16 5JH
(01295) 279014
banburycrosspub.co.uk

The pub is a large main bar, offering multi-screen sports, pool and darts, as well as a wide selection of wines, spirits, hot and cold soft drinks. To the rear of the main bar is a delightful courtyard, far from the hustle and bustle of the...
Banbury House Hotel

25-31 Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AH
(01295) 259361
banburyhouse.co.uk/

Large mid 19th-century hotel, incorporating row of houses standing on a raised terrace set back from Oxford Road, near to Banbury Cross; operated under the Best Western umbrella. Under new management, the lobby area was renovated in early...
Banbury Trades & Labour Club

2a West Bar, Banbury, OX16 9RR
(01827) 712286

Banbury Trades & Labour Club, Banbury
Barley Mow

Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 1SS
(01295) 269758
sizzlingpubs.co.uk/thebarleymowbanbury

Lying beside the Banbury to Warwick road, this is a large family-dining-style pub. Essentially a single space, but broken up into different areas, with a pool table to the right, dining to the left and a drinking area in front of the bar.
Bell Inn

12 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QJ
(01295) 255322
bellinnbanbury.co.uk/

A long-time GBG entry, this is a straightforward two-bar pub. Situated handily for railway and bus stations, and near the town centre, nevertheless a local;, with loyal regulars and a welcome for visitors. The buzz of amiable conversation m...
Blacklock Arms

Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QT

Blacklock Arms, Banbury
Blarney Stone

Lower Windsor Street, Banbury, OX16 5AS
07852 474308
blarneystonebanbury.webs.com/

Blarney Stone, Banbury
Bonito's

6-7 White Lion Walk, Banbury, OX16 5UD

A winebar and music venue, with no real ale, hidden away from the high street in a small arcade of shops behind the former White Lion. Closed in January 2016. Planning for other use granted August 2016. Now converted into two smaller units...
Chatsworth

Chatsworth Drive, Banbury, OX16 9YJ
(01295) 263344
chatsworthbanbury.com/

Following a substantive refirbishment The Chatsworth (formerly the Cock Horse) re-opened in November 2019. With a extensive menu, a wide range of beers, including 3 Hand Pumps (and Beavertown Neck Oil on tap), a range of seating areas, incl...
Cherwell

63-67 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BL
(01295) 759900
greatukpubs.co.uk/the-cherwell-banbury

Large bar on the edge of the main shopping area of Banbury. Four ciders on pump.
Church House

2-3 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TB
(01295) 265466
thechurchhousebanbury.co.uk

This building has had many lives before it became a pub towards the end of the 20th century, starting out as a church hall, and was at one time a theatre. The atmosphere at The Church House is fun and is a comfortable place to relax over a...
Coach & Horses

Butchers Row, Banbury, OX16 5JH
(01295) 266993
thecoachandhorsesbanbury.com/

This Hook Norton house just off the marketplace in the centre of Banbury. Was a former coaching inn, but now lies in a pedestrianised area. The vibrant and spacious interior provides a comfortable environment for relaxing and socialising. T...
Cricketers Arms

41 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 3QR

Cricketers Arms, Banbury
Cromwell

9-11 North Bar, Banbury, OX16 0TB
(01295) 259781
cromwelllodgehotel.com

Imposing pub and hotel on the main road through the heart of Banbury.
Dog & Gun

6 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TB
(01295) 269033
dogandgun-banbury.craftunionpubs.com

Eighteenth-century ironstone pub opposite the church and close to the Cross in the heart of Banbury.
Duke of Wellington

101 Warwick Road, Banbury, OX16 2AR
(01295) 264060

Former M&B, then Punch pub just out of the town centre, which since 2011 has been owned by a two members of the building trade. The sole real ale was stopped within a few months and custom at the pub has diminished. Closed around March 201...
Easington

135 Bloxham Road, Banbury, OX16 9JU
(01295) 254276
emberinns.co.uk/the-easington-banbury/

Recently refurbished, welcoming, spacious road house in the Ember Inns stable. Good value food is available all day and there is a quiet dining space where families are welcome. The drinking area is subdivided into alcoves which gives more...
Elephant & Castle

6 Middleton Road, Banbury, OX16 4QQ

Formerly a hotel and pub occupying both the listed early 18th-century stone building to the left and the brick-built extension to the right, in which the pub is now housed. The bar area is adorned with many trophies, but sadly no real ale.
Exchange

49-50 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5LA
(01295) 259035
jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-exchan...

Once the main post-office and telephone exchange for Banbury the stamps and postal orders have been replaced by Pints and plates of food in this large split level pub. Now the only Wetherspoons in Banbury The Exchange provides the regular b...
Fever Bar

Sound Exchange, 49-50 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5LA
0844 543 4851

Bar in nightclub with no real ale
Flowing Well

76-78 Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QF

Built around 1840 and known to be an alehouse by 1869 it was known as the Constitution Tavern, as this bit of what is now Broughton Road was once called Constitution Row. Bought around 1940 by the local brewery Hunt Edmunds, it eventually c...
Gurkha Spice

16 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BN
None
gurkhaspicerestaurant.co.uk/

Former bar now converted to Nepalese restaurant in 2013, but retaining hand-pumps. Alas a change of management in late 2014 saw the pump-clips removed, though bottled Hook Norton beer remains.
Hanwell Arms

Rotary Way, Hanwell Fields, Banbury, OX16 1ER
(01295) 266323
hanwellarmspub.co.uk

Spacious modern one-roomer built by a small arcade of shops in the Hanwell Fields estate on the northern edge of Banbury. A barn-like feel is avoided by dividing the area into alcoves. There is an emphasis on food, but not to the exclusion...
Horse & Jockey

20 West Bar, Banbury, OX16 9RR
(01295) 262961

Horse & Jockey, Banbury
J T Davies

Cornhill, Banbury, OX16 5NG
(01295) 521534

+++Pub closed and boarded up 22/05/21. Neither Facebook and website links work+++ Ivy clad 18th century building close to the site of the long disappeared medieval Banbury Castle. Having been through several incarnations in recent years t...
Lismore Hotel

61 Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AJ
(01295) 267661
thelismorehotel.co.uk

Lismore Hotel, Banbury
Marlborough Arms

1A Gatteridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5DJ

Conversion to flats begun in 2017
Musketeer

Ruscote Avenue, Banbury, OX16 2NZ
(01295) 276567
musketeerbanbury.co.uk

Modern pub with small motel block adjacent on the edge of a housing estate and close to the out-of-town retail and industrial parks. Refurbished in late 2015, real ale has reappeared after a few years absence.
Old Auctioneer

44 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA
(01295) 270492
oldauctioneerbanbury.com/

The Old Auctioneer is the third oldest building in Banbury surviving the great fire of 1628 and has a wonderful character and history. Now a newly re-opened restaurant bar with dynamic menu offering weekly treats and totally family friendl...
Olde Reine Deer Inn

47 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA
(01295) 270972
ye-olde-reinedeer-inn-banbury.co.uk/

Traditional old English pub which first became an inn in 1570, featuring original wood panelling dating from the English Civil War. It is reported to be the location where Cromwell's men met to plan the Battle of Edge Hill and the siege of...
Pepper Pot

6 Burchester Place, Banbury, OX16 3WT
(01295) 261790

Modern, open-plan Marstons estate house serving two ales from the Marstons stable of brands
Pinto Lounge

21 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5EG
(01295) 275467
thelounges.co.uk/pinto-lounge

Friendly cafe-bar style venue in the main shopping area of Banbury which opened in 2010. There is an obvious emphasis on food, and the food offer is a bit different to most other places locally. Unfortunately in mid 2014 the hand-pump dis...
Swan

3 South Bar, Banbury, OX16 9AA
(01295) 262900

17th century ironstone building just a few yards from Banbury Cross. A single room pub often featuring live music, or major sports on several screens. There is a small outside drinking area beside the pub. The bar has two handpumps serving...
Three Pigeons

3 Southam Road, Banbury, OX16 2ED
(01295) 275220
thethreepigeons.com

The Three Pigeons is a beautiful 17th-century thatched coaching inn situated in Banbury town centre, which having been purchased by private owners underwent a major renovation to a very high standard after many years of neglect at the hands...
V Lounge

22 South Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 9AF
07739 379140

Grade II listed, stucco fronted, late 18th-century building, now a Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge with two hand pumps serving ales from the Hook Norton range.
Wheatsheaf

68 George Street, Banbury, OX16 5BH
(01295) 252401

Early 18th-centruy stone built pub in the centre of Banbury with a reputation as a live music venue. Now serving a real ale, which is often Wadworth 6X.
Wild Lime

38 Bridge Street, Banbury, OX16 5PY
(01295) 270151

Large single-room pub in the heart of Banbury's shopping area just off the market place. The interior is decorated and furnished in contemporary style. There is a distinct emphasis on the food offering, but the drinker is not forgotten wit...
Wine Vaults

5-6 Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5LW
(01295) 261281
thewinevaultsbanbury.com

Eighteenth-century ironstone pub situated close to the marketplace on the pedestrianised Parsons Street.
Wonderlounge

60-62 Broad Street, Banbury, OX16 5BL
None

Originally built in the early 20th century as the Grand Theatre, it was remodelled in the thirties as a cinema, later becoming a bingo hall, and eventually a cafe bar. However these later uses only resulted in the removal of the ground flo...
Woolpack Inn

28 Horse Fair, Banbury, OX16 0AE

Former pub opposite the Banbury Cross, now converted to flats retaining the listed frontage.