Outdoors
Free access to parkland
Aynho Park
Beautiful parkland surrounding Aynho Park, with walking trails and historic architecture.
Aynho
Walkers, History buffs, Families
Things To Do
From historic castles to brewery tours, canal walks to farmers' markets, discover the best activities in Banburyshire.
History
Free
Banbury Museum
Free museum exploring Banbury's history, from the famous Banbury Cross to the Oxford Canal.
Banbury town centre
Families, All ages, Rainy days
History
Paid entry
Broughton Castle
Beautiful moated manor house dating back to 1300, surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland.
Broughton, near Banbury
History
Free
Chacombe Church
Visit the beautiful medieval church of St Peter and St Paul with its impressive Norman architecture.
Chacombe
History
Paid entry (free for NT members)
Farnborough Hall
National Trust property with beautiful gardens, parkland, and historic architecture.
Farnborough
Outdoors
Free
Fenny Compton Canal Walk
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Oxford Canal from Fenny Compton, with opportunities to see narrowboats and wildlife.
Fenny Compton
Outdoors
Free
Great Tew Estate
Explore the beautiful estate village of Great Tew, with its golden stone architecture and picturesque setting.
Great Tew
Photographers, Walkers, Architecture enthusiasts
Food & Drink
Paid tour
Hook Norton Brewery Tours
Tour the Victorian tower brewery and learn about traditional beer-making methods, with tasting included.
Hook Norton
History
Free
Kineton Battlefield Walk
Walk the site of the Battle of Edgehill, one of the first major battles of the English Civil War.
Kineton
History lovers, Walkers, All ages
History
Free
Kings Sutton Church
Visit the magnificent church of St Peter and St Paul, with one of the tallest spires in the region.
Kings Sutton
History
Free
Southam Heritage Centre
Discover the history of Southam and the surrounding area through interactive exhibits and displays.
Southam
Families, History lovers, All ages
Outdoors
Free
Spiceball Park
Large riverside park with play areas, walks along the River Cherwell, and open green spaces.
Banbury
History
Free
Swalcliffe Tithe Barn
Magnificent 15th-century tithe barn, one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the country.
Swalcliffe
History lovers, Architecture enthusiasts, All ages
History
Paid entry (free for NT members)
Upton House & Gardens
National Trust property with art collection, terraced gardens, and beautiful countryside views.
Near Banbury
History
Free
Warmington Church
Visit the impressive church of St Michael, one of the finest churches in the area with beautiful architecture.
Warmington
History lovers, Architecture enthusiasts, All ages
Outdoors
Free access to grounds
Wroxton Abbey Grounds
Historic parkland with walking trails, lake, and beautiful architecture.
Wroxton
Walkers, History buffs, Photographers