Discover the Heart of North Oxfordshire
Whether you are a lifelong local or just passing through, we bring you the best of Banbury and beyond. From hidden historical gems to the latest community updates, your journey through the town of cakes and castles starts here.
What is Banburyshire?
Banburyshire is the definitive guide to North Oxfordshire and the towns and villages surrounding Banbury. We celebrate a unique heritage that spans from our famous cakes and historic castle to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds.
If you are planning a visit, looking for something to do, or keeping up with local life, we bring the best of the area together in one place. Explore our curated picks for where to stay and eat, discover local walks, and find out what is happening across the region.
Experience the Region
Discover the best of Banburyshire with our curated local directories. Whether you want to explore the landscape, eat and drink at award-winning pubs, or stay in a charming boutique hotel, your journey starts here.
Iconic Banbury Landmarks
Banbury GuideWhether you are a local resident or a first time visitor, these are the essential destinations that make Banbury the heart of North Oxfordshire.
Featured Banburyshire Walks
View more walksDiscover the hidden beauty of the North Oxfordshire countryside on our most scenic walks, which offer a perfect opportunity to explore the region by connecting our historic ironstone villages and medieval estates.
Latest from Instagram
Explore the latest photos and stories from across our town and the surrounding North Oxfordshire countryside.
🌞The landscape across North Oxfordshire is undergoing its annual transformation. From the vibrant green of the budding hedgerows to the soft light stretching across the ironstone ridges, the countryside around Banbury is at its most photogenic. 📸All images in this series are captured by Andrew S Brown @banburyshire_photos. Images might be from previous years.
Burton Dassett Hills summer flashback. Spring is just around the corner and then summer will be here before we know it.
🏗️ We’re building Banburyshire.com 🛠️ A proper home for Banbury and the surrounding towns and villages. Local places, stories, history and the people that make the area what it is. This is still early days and we’re opening things up. If you’re a local business, designer, photographer, writer or content creator and want to collaborate, we’d love to hear from you. Got ideas, old photos, stories or projects that deserve a wider audience? 📩 DMs are open. If you’re interested in collaborating, or know someone who might be, please pass this on.
Banburyshire is back. This page has been quiet for a while, but Banbury hasn’t. We are reopening this account to share local people, photos, stories, memories and moments from past and present. If you have something worth sharing then send it in. 📩 DMs open 🏷️
Once out of lockdown, explore the captivating views from the Three Hills Walk 3/3.
Once out of lockdown, discover the wildlife of the Three Hills Walk 2/3.