Banbury Tourist Information |
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Banbury, a historic and lively market town - famous for its nursery rhyme, 'Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross', the original cross was destroyed by the Puritans and was replaced by the present one in Victorian times. The 'fine lady', referred to in the rhyme is thought to be a member of the Finnes (pronounced Fines) family a local family who still own and live at nearby Broughton Castle. It is probable that the ride to the cross would have been part of a May morning ceremony. Banbury is also known for the famous Banbury Cake, first recorded in the 16th century. The cakes are made of flaky pastry, filled with spices and dried fruit and can still be bought in local shops today. The twisting medieval streets and some fine houses remain, but many of the old buildings and the church were demolished in the 18th century. The present day neo-classical church was built in the 1790's. Banbury today is a bustling market town; the market days are Thursday and Saturday.
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Attractions near Banbury
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Broughton Castle
(3 Miles)*
The home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele, and owned by the same family for over 600 years. |
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Brook Cottage Garden
(5 Miles)*
The 4-acre garden has been formed by an architect and a plantswoman since 1964 on the west facing slope of a valley. Originally the site comprised a paved courtyard surrounded on three sides by the 17th century Hornton stone house and barn. |
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Upton House & Gardens
(5 Miles)*
Upton House is a late seventeenth century house, built of the mellow local stone, which was remodelled by Walter Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearstead, after his purchase of the property in 1927. |
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Towns near Banbury
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Drayton Tourist Information
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Hanwell Tourist Information
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Boddicott Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Banbury
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Tudor End
(4 Miles)*
Tudor End is a modernised, self-contained wing of a Grade II* listed building, situated in the centre of the beautiful village of King's Sutton next to the church, which boasts a 198ft spire and is floodlit at night. |
George's Stable
(8 Miles)*
Georges Stable sleeps 2 and has been lovingly converted from a stable into an extremely high standard of accommodation using features from the original building, such as oak beams and exposed stone wall. |
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