Welcome to Banburyshire
An area steeped in rich history, tradition and with vibrant communities, all situated within beautiful, rolling countryside close to the Cotswolds and under an hour from Oxford and London.
Banburyshire overlaps four counties; Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire, in the heart of rural England. An excellent geographical base from which to explore some the UK’s finest cities, attractions, shops and country houses
Discover thriving market towns, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a more rural way of life. In amongst the rolling hills and forward thinking communities, there’s many a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
About the Area
UPCOMING EVENTS
Christmas Crafts: Clay Stars & Glitter Baubles
Saturday 14th December, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury
Kids can create two beautiful new decorations for your home this year. Clay stars can be personalised with names and make a lovely keepsake to bring out each year or give as a gift. Glitter baubles are fun to make and add a sparkle to any tree! Suitable for age 4+ but all are welcome. Drop in and pay on the day. £4.00.
The Young Turner: Ambitions in Architecture and the Art of Perspective
until 12th January – 10am – 5pm (11am – 3pm Sundays)
Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, Banbury
Following a successful campaign by the Ashmolean Museum to acquire JMW Turner’s oil painting View of the High Street, Oxford, 1809-10, the exhibition presents this masterful work, alongside some of Turner’s first commissions including drawings, painting, engravings and Turner’s rarely exhibited first sketchbook.
Banbury Symphony Orchestra Family Christmas Concert
Saturday 14th December – 3.30pm – 5.30pm
St. Mary’s Church, Horse Fair, Banbury
Banbury Symphony Orchestra presents a festive family concert of Christmas favourites and carols. Programme includes ⛄ The Snowman! ⛄ Full programme to be announced. Tickets are £10 and 18s and under remain FREE! Advance booking strongly recommended.
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