Welcome to Banburyshire, an area steeped in history and tradition with vibrant communities and situated within beautiful, rolling countryside.
An excellent geographical base from which to explore some the UK’s finest cities, attractions, shops and country houses, Banburyshire overlaps four counties; Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire, in the heart of rural England.
Discover thriving market towns, areas of outstanding natural beauty and a more traditional way of life at the edge of the Cotswolds. In amongst the rolling hills and bustling communities there’s many a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
About the Area
UPCOMING EVENTS
HanFEST Food, Farming & Folk Festival
Saturday 13th July – 11am – 5pm
Church Lane, Hanwell
A naturally fun day out for the family in the historic village of Hanwell. Featuring a farmer’s market, live folk music, an arts & craft village, a well-being farm and also animals such as Sandy and Black pigs, sheep, shire horses, hawks and chickens.
Banbury Food & Drink Festival
Sunday 18th August – 10.30am – 4.30pm
Banbury Town Centre
The fantastic Banbury Food & Drink Festival will be as popular as ever this year. Offering a town centre brimming with wonderful food & drink, chef demonstrations in the Town Hall and the eye catching Banbury Flower & Produce Show.
The Big Feastival 2019
23rd – 25th August
Kingham, Chipping Norton
A festival of first-class food and top-notch live music for all the family, held across Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds. This year features Elbow, Jess Glynne, Rudimental (DJ Set), Raymond Blanc, Prue Leith, DJ BBQ and many more acts and chefs.
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