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Banbury

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Banbury

Banbury works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bloxham, 29km from Warwick Castle.

Banbury is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 48,651, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Banbury sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Banbury to your route.

About Banbury

Banbury is an historic market town and civil parish on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, officially part of South East England. Banbury is a significant commercial and retail centre for the surrounding area of north Oxfordshire and southern parts of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire which are predominantly rural.

Read more Banbury's main industries are motorsport, car components, electrical goods, plastics, food processing and printing. Banbury is home to the Jacobs Douwe Egberts factory which was previously the world's largest coffee-producing facility, built in 1964. The town is famed for Banbury cakes, a spiced sweet pastry. Banbury is located 64 miles (103 km) north-west of London, 37 miles (60 km) south-east of Birmingham, 27 miles (43 km) south-east of Coventry and 22 miles (35 km) north-northwest of Oxford. The parish had a population of 54,335 at the 2021 Census.

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Where is Banbury located?

Banbury is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0632 latitude, -1.3422 longitude.

What is the population of Banbury?

Banbury has a population of approximately 48,651 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
48,651
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.0632, -1.3422

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Banbury

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Caffeine & Machine

The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.

16 km · about 20 min drive

museum

British Motor Museum

Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Aston Martin Visitor Experience (Gaydon)

Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Bicester Heritage

A former RAF bomber station transformed into the UK's hub for historic motoring excellence with specialist workshops and regular Scramble events.

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Silverstone Circuit

The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

The Silverstone Experience

Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Super Sausage Cafe

Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.

28 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Warwick Castle

A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Banbury.

Bloxham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 3,374

Adderbury

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,819

Kings Sutton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,116

Farnborough

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,154

Deddington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,594

Claydon

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 3,983

Hook Norton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 1,919

Somerton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 4,225

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