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Banbury is a market town in Cherwell District, on the northern part of Oxfordshire, England. Situated on the River Cherwell, it is 34 km (21 mi) to the north of Oxford and 103 km (64 mi) from London, and has a population of 48,000 people (2012 estimate).
Guide to Banbury Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Banbury that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, with view of the Banbury Cross
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More on Banbury
The history of Banbury dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is believed to have been established by a Saxon chieftain in the 6th century. Archaeological excavations have yielded evidence of human habitation in the area as far back as 200 BC, which is the Iron Age. During the Domesday Book survey of 1086, the town belonged to the Bishop of Lincoln.In 1135 Banbury Castle was built by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. During the English Civil War, Banbury was pro-Parliamentarian. It even served as the base of operations for Oliver Cromwell. However Banbury Castle was a stronghold of Royalists supporting King Charles I. So it was not surprising that the castle was demolished after the war.
Banbury Market Place
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Industrialization came to Banbury in the 18th century, accelerated with the completion of the Oxford Canal from Hawkesbury Junction. This supplied Banbury with a cheap and ready supply of coal, enabling it to develop speedily.
Today Banbury is the commercial and retail hub for the surrounding region, which has remained predominantly rural. It has the largest coffee-processing facility in the world, opened by Kraft Foods in 1964. The town is famous for its local specialty, the Banburry cakes. It hosts the annual Banbury Hobby Horse Festival every July since 2000.
Visiting Banbury
From London, take the M40 motorway to Junction 11 to reach Banbury.
Building in Banbury Market Place
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Places of Interest in Banbury
- Banbury Cross
Monument erected in 1859 to commemorate the marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal (eldest child of Queen Victoria) to Prince Frederick of Prussia. There are earlier crosses in Banbury but these were call destroyed by Puritans in 1600. The English nursery rhyme "Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross" refers to one of the crosses that were destroyed in 1600. - Banbury Museum
Museum near Spiceball Park. It provides details of the town's history. - Castle Quay Shopping Centre
Shopping center beside the Oxford Canal in the heart of Banbury. Among the outlets here include BHS, Boots, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer and WH Smith. - Fine Lady upon a White Horse
Equestrian statue unveiled by The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) in 2005. It is within sight of the present Banbury Cross. - Spiceball Park
The largest public park in Banbury, located to the east of the Oxford Canal and west of the River Cherwell. - St Mary's Church, Banbury
Church in Banbury built in the 1790s to replace an earlier church that was damaged during the English Civil War.
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