Extremely interesting displays explaining the surprisingly fascinating history of Banbury. The Staff are very knowledgeable and happy to spend time enthusiastically chatting about the town. Free to enter and well worth a visit.

We've been going into Banbury for years but have only been to the actual museum a couple of times. We've not been disappointed yet. We have loved the exhibition they had last year with the interactive art. This was fabulous. The current Dinosaurs exhibition is marvellous. Make sure to download the "Dinosaur 4D+" app before you go and have a fully charged device as there are some super AI interactive bits in the gallery. A good use for it! Also has some dinosaur toys your child can play with, like dress up. There's always a themed trail for children to do upstairs in the permanent part of the gallery too. It's a great trip out and totally affordable to go more than once if you've enjoyed a specific exhibition. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. The shop has lots of great giftware and creative art pieces. Also a great hub for what's in leaflets for the area if you're visiting and want to do something new.

The Banbury Museum & Gallery is a must-visit destination, offering a wealth of attractions. It provides a diverse range of experiences and ample entertainment for children. If you're in the mood for a coffee and cake, there's a fantastic vegan cafe downstairs. Additionally, the on-site shop features exquisite trinkets available for purchase. Notably, all products are locally sourced and crafted by talented individuals and businesses from the area. Personally, I find great joy in volunteering at the gallery on Saturdays—it's a truly rewarding experience.

The main museum is very well set out with lots of interesting artifacts and information. Free admission so well worth a look. We also went to the Robot exhibition which was £5 entry. Quite small but lots of great items and is worth the money if your interested enough to spend time reading the information. Lovely modern building inside a large shopping centre with views of the canal. Unfortunately the cafe was closed so we couldn't visit for food or drinks. Maybe next time.

A very informative and well-done museum providing interesting facts and entertaining information about Banbury and the surrounding Cherwell Valley areas. I learned a great deal more about the everyday life, the struggles and the achievements of the locals. Understood a bit more about the famous cross, the canal, the cake and the cheese and how the town has been developed into a centre of excellence for the food and motorsports industries. Admission is free. After inspecting all the exhibits, do end your visit by having the afternoon tea by the canal. From there you can see how the one-sided hinged wooden bridge is being operated manually to allow boats passing through - a rather unique scene probably only found in the Oxford Canal.

Small but beautifully formed, always something new to see every time we visit. The staff and volunteers are always really friendly and engaging too.

Lovely local museum. Well presented. great additional exhibition on 90s. Well worth a visit

Came here for a few minutes and I was taken aback! I had forgotten how real shopping centres looked like and this one reminded me exactly that. It’s got a lovely array of shops. There are also food courts, ideal for hanging out. I exceptionally loved the baby changing area. Thoughtful of them to add feeding booth and also to ask the front desk if you want to warm up a bottle. Superb!

Very nice in the location but looks like most of the key shops have closed down so just about worth a visit .

What happened to Banbury's soul? But the museum and Tooley's Boatyard are worth a visit, to remember better days.

Once upon a time this was a lovely shopping centre with a real buzz but now many of the shops are closed and shuttered. OK if you want a phone as there are numerous phone shops and others selling phone cases and accessories. A fair few coffee places but they all sell exactly the same food...again ok if you like muffins. Boots is still there and Roman. It's such a shame as you also have to pay to park. The out of town shopping centres are free to park and have a great selection of shops like M&S etc. The only thing going for Castle Quay shopping centre now is Lock 29 where you will find a good selection of different food and delicious ice cream. I suppose it's a sign of the times and I cant see it changing any time soon.

My god what has happened in Banbury the shopping centre literally has no shops! The only good thing to say about it lock 29 all the little stalls are really impressive and some of the food is delicious. Come on castle quay sort it out!!!!

It's a typical, failing, market town mall. A reasonable range of occasional need shops, but as many empty units. For me the high spot is Lock 29 with the constantly changing selection of street food. Mind the permenant "Independant" coffee shops, some are more dark and dank than an Austrian fetish dungeon, and overpriced for what they provide. And a Greggs.

Not much real shopping anymore as with many town centers, but the Lock29 is a nice spot for lunch

I love the unique architecture of this Church. Met a lovely lady outside who was able to talk about some of the history of the church. It was a shame it wasn't open for us to pray and have a look around.

Visited during open hours, interior is a remarkable space and on our visit featured works by local artists and a superior welcome by two volunteers who made us feel perfectly welcome and helped us enjoy our stay.

Very grand and imposing church, excellent venue for a concert.

Wonderful church. Very welcoming.

This is a beautiful church to visit. Plenty of literature to read on the history of the church and when we visited there the volunteers who were there were very friendly and welcoming.

A very ornate Church from the outside, built in a circular style with many columns surrounding it. Parking for ceremonies is very convenient, just over the road & reasonably priced at around £1 per hour. Inside, the Church is very spacious with an echo. The pews are the old style the doors to shut the congregation in! A grand Church organ is seen & plays a lovely sound. I'm sure the local Sunday congregation are very pleased with the facilities & the Church personnel come across as very friendly & keen to help.

Wonderful building but needs updating. Needs new oak chair seating for a better worship experience. Great venue acoustic for classical music. Very friendly attendants. Why doesn’t the Diocese or Church of England synod etc put up the money for their churches upkeep and increase Rectors' stipend? I'm sure God would like his house to be more beautiful.

Excellent park, we spent 5 hours there yesterday (Sunday) having a family picnic. The family came from Nottinghamshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Birmingham, Hampshire etc so this was the park in the “middle” of us all travel wise. The park was clean, well kept with toilets too. These were extremely up to date, clean & soap & dryers were available too. It was a shame the cafe was closed but we popped to the nearby Church House cafe for coffee’s. The trees offered us plenty of shelter in the heavy downpours but the children loved it when the sun cane out and they could play cricket, football & use the basketball nets. Thank you Banbury Council for an excellent park, we left no litter & it was good to see the CCTV cameras were around to keep people safe. We would definitely return. Parking was ok in surrounding streets as the park car park was full all day.

Stunning gardens & lawns Thoughtfully planted flower beds, a formal rose garden, and a seasonal wildflower meadow make it a colorful and inviting spot all year round.

Great little park for individuals or families.

Stopped by to see the budgies and spoke to one of the keepers who was very kind and informative and let me know that some of the birds are almost 30 years old!

Nice ornamental flower beds and a big variety of trees. Great play area for kids and also has one of the few remaining aviaries I've seen!

People's Park in Banbury , is very well looked after and a pleasure to take my Zack ( Dog ) for our walks. Well Done to the Staff who take care of the Park.

People’s Park, situated in the middle of the town. There are really nice features in the park. Formal flower beds, a community garden, a park for children, tennis courts, fixed exercise equipment, some sculptures an Avairy with various colourful birds like budgies and cockatoo’s. There is also a War Memorial in remembrance of the Second World War. There was also a little mobile van selling posh coffees and snacks. Easy to walk around, plenty to do and a direct route into town.

Very delicious food, nice atmosphere. Everything was amazing. From the first minute in this restaurant you feel like in Italy. The staff is really nice and they are always helpful and take care of you to ensure that your visit is good. The service is always on the highest level. Every time we are there everything is perfect and there are no negative experiences. It's definitely worth visiting.

Ordered a takeaway from here after the amazing smells drew us in. Portions are generous and full of flavour. Best Italian I have ever had. Staff are incredibly friendly and professional. Recommend to book if you want to sit in, as the restaurant was packed every time we walked past from when it opened at lunch time to when we collected our food at 7pm. The only one disappointment I have is that it isn’t closer to home for me to visit more often.

We had a lovely evening dining here last night. The restaurant was absolutely full, but the service remained fantastic—attentive, friendly, and efficient throughout. The food was delicious from start to finish. We shared the bruschetta to start, followed by a pizza each, and finished with a tiramisu that was beautifully light and fresh. The atmosphere was lively, which added to the buzz, but it did get quite loud at times—especially when the birthday songs came on (several times during the evening!). It’s lovely to see people celebrating, though the music might benefit from being a touch shorter. We did find it on the pricier side, but overall, it was a really enjoyable experience with great service and tasty food.

We went to Pizza Calzone for my birthday! The atmosphere was nice, great service and lovely authentic Italian food. Makes a difference when its actually all freshly prepared.My son loved the garlic bread pizza and margarita. The portion size of the pasta was big. We booked online and had to select if it was an occasion, so I selected birthday. I wasn't expecting anything, but they played a birthday song and gave me a nice creamy dessert. It was a lovely gesture. We will certainly visit again.

Absolute love this place. It's our go to for a meal out. The staff are just amazing. It's like being served by your best mate. They always make a fuss of the kids too. Food is simply devine. Never had a bad meal in the 10 years we've been going there.

Nice Italian restaurant in Banbury. There is plenty of choice on the menu. I came with a group of friends and we all enjoyed our choices. Portions are generous and full of flavour. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant itself is comfortable and characterful in decoration.

We visited this restaurant 2 nights in a row! We tried pizza, folded pizza, pasta, risotto, calamari, salad. All are excellent and delicious! I like the folded pizza with ham the most! It’s moist inside and a bit crispy outside. Calamari with tomato sauce was fresh and tasty. Definitely worth!

I went for my wife for a "proper" home-cooked roast. The portions for both the main and dessert were just massive. Great quality of Food; the lamb was top-notch. Value for money is a 6/5; for the lover of ales and history, it's one of the oldest pubs in the area. Definitely going back, can't believe I have missed this little jewel. The staff in particular were excellent ( doesn't take much to complain I assure you)

We loved it. Liked the prices, portions were big and delicious. Staff very polite and helpfull. We came through the back where they have a free carpark.

We went as a group of 8 so we booked the table in advance. We loved the atmosphere and the style of the pub - super traditional with very local vibes. The local Horton brewery ales are all really nice! The food was really good, portion sizes were really good. My sister loved the vegan burger. We had dessert as well and they were happy to change the ice cream to custard for the sticky toffee pudding. Only thing was that the Eaton Mess came with a lot of cream and not a lot of meringue. But other than that the food was excellent! Would highly recommend.

Lovely looking old pub , apparently the oldest in Banbury. Hook norton owned & some very nice ales 🍺

My family have eaten in here lots of times. Good honest pub food. But, better than the usual. Chips for an example, we have never had a under cooked or over cooked chip. The Hooky beer is always perfect. The service, music and ambience is great. Plus, the historical building. Perfect.

Great roast lovely pub with plenty of seating and a large outdoor area and friendly staff

I’ve been coming here with my girlfriend since I moved to Banbury in 2023. We absolutely love it and often bring her family along. It’s also a great spot for meeting up with friends. The chicken is fantastic I really recommend it. Very dog friendly too (only cute ones though) and the garden is phenomenal.

I have never had a bad meal in the church house , it's always been 5 star ,but this choice was refreshingly the best I have ever had . Warm duck watermelon Cajun salad was just flavor intense from start to finish. A credit and massive thanks to the chef . I believe he's name is Ollie

Beautiful building, the ambience warm alluring. The safe are a credit to The Church House, friendly competent and attentive. The meals were outstanding, delicious and well presented. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a marvellous afternoon The Church House.

Walked past this place so many times but finally entered to grab a quick bite to eat Location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At the top of Town with a good amount of parking right outside. Very easy to get to! Interior ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Probably not everyone's taste but the rather strange vibe of semi naked artwork, greek/roman statues and the gorgeous high ceilings with domes just worked for me. The place was also very clean and tidy. Service ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ The guy doing the serving was very polite, happy to explain the menu and brought the food quickly. We did have to grab his attention in order to pay, but he was happy to split the bill for us and overall was a very friendly chap. Food ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Again I was pleased with the food we had. Let's not pretend it was gourmet or anything but it was a solid eat, Seasoned well and presented sensibly. Overall no complaints on what we got for what we paid. Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At around £10 a plate we thought it was pretty good value. £3 for a pint of coke or carling is also pretty good. Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 for all areas in my opinion. This place is not somewhere I would say is unbelievable but I would say it beat all my expectations based on first impressions so I will be back for more in the future!

Awesome place, the burger was fantastic

Mixed feelings about the place. Team was nice, service fast. Inside is well maintained but feels empty due to huge ceilings. The outside terrace could definitely use some tlc. We only went for drinks so cant speak about food.

Thank you for a great meal, managed to squeeze in 24 of us for a leaving lunch, double checked on the pre orders. Food arrived quickly. Most of us took advantage of the sandwich and drink deal.

A generous 2 stars, the single cask ale is off, honestly, why do pubs like this bother serving cask, if it's not available, or you don't have enough custom to justify having it on the bar? Chose half an Estrella instead, £2.80, yet the pint is proudly displayed for £4.95, why am I paying a premium for having a smaller measure? I suspect you think nobody will notice, I'll keep calling out pubs who rip off their customers. The place has so much potential, but fails to capitalise on the beautiful building it occupies.

Food was lovely and at a good price. Lovely guy and Brilliant service. Would highly recommend

Amazing food! Amazing value for money! Friendly owner, reasonable parking options!

Delicious food. And defo get your monies worth. The BBB is enough to feed a small family! Lovely bloke and is the only place I use now. Highly recommend.

Git a sausage bacon egg baguette as a Friday treat, can safely say it was delicious, the bread was fresh good quality meat in it and the owner was really friendly will definetly be returning :)

Brilliant breakfast doorstep..super fresh and filled to the brim..highly recommended!!

All good. Cuppa n baguette. Good stuff

Amazing value, quality ingredients. Highly recommended.

Both the atmosphere and the food were great. Mentioned that we were celebrating GCSE results and when our desserts arrived, our server Natasha brought out an extra one with a little chocolate square saying ‘congratulations’! We weren’t expecting it at all so it was amazing. Great place, definitely recommend

We stopped by for a spontaneous dinner on Father’s Day without a reservation. Despite it being a busy Sunday, the kind lady at reception quickly found us a table, which we really appreciated as we were just passing through and didn’t plan to stay long. Our waiter was very polite, attentive, and friendly – overall, the service was excellent and made us feel very welcome. The food, as always, was outstanding. The steak was absolutely perfect – juicy, cooked exactly to order, and served with great sides. We’ve visited this restaurant multiple times, and the quality is consistently high. Highly recommend visiting – there’s something on the menu for everyone. Great atmosphere, thoughtful staff, and top-notch food.

Natasha was the best waitress. She was kind, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious - best steak I’ve had in a long time! We loved the special touch of a complimentary dessert to congratulate our daughter on her exam results ❤️

Popped in for a late lunch with Mum on Tuesday. We have been here several times so know how good the food is. We decided to have the 2 course set menu at £17.95 pp. We both went with steak for main followed by a dessert. There is an extra supplement to pay when having steak which some people might find a bit expensive. The steaks were cooked to perfection and everything tasted delicious. The restaurant was quiet at the time we were there so service was very quick. We were served by Eleanor who was very polite, happy and helpful. If you like steak then I would recommend Miller & Carter.

We had the 3 course menu and it really delivered. We had the chicken and the calamari to start. The steak was well cooked and the sauces and lettuce wedge great additions. Then the sticky toffee pudding was the best dessert by far! The staff were really attentive.

Our first Miller &Carter experience and definitely will not be the last. Amazing steaks. Best we've ever had! Our server Daria was first class and looked after us so well thoroughly enjoyed it

I had the pan roasted lamb rump and it was perfect. Lamb was very tender. The potato dauphinoise was also perfect. A nice crisp with creamy, fluffy potato inside. The vegetables were perfect and the red wine sauce was perfect. I had the wings to start which were good but not great. A little dry. The service was acceptable but the cheque took a long time to come at the end of the meal. The meal was good value but if you want the best bang for your buck, the burgers are fantastic. The place was very quiet but it was 7pm on a Monday. Would go again.