Banbury

1280px Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross,|To see a fine lady upon a white horse;

Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes,

And she shall have music wherever she goes.

— Traditional British nursery rhyme |}} LadyAndCross - Banbury Cross and the Fine Lady Upton House, Banbury - Upton House

Banbury is a market town in the Cherwell neighborhood of Oxfordshire. It is known for the nursery rhyme - "Ride-a-cock-horse" and Banbury cakes. The local football team is Banbury United and they play at the Spencer stadium.

Travel to Banbury

How to travel to Banbury by car

Due to the building of the M40 motorway, Banbury is now a town with good industry. It is now one of the major commuter towns for London, Oxford, Solihull and Birmingham. The M40 also provides local residents access to the Midlands and the southeast.

Hennef Way (A422) was upgraded to a dual carriageway easing traffic on the heavily congested road and providing better links to north Banbury and the town centre from the M40.

Travel by Bus

Banbury has an intra-urban bus service provided by Stagecoach Group which feeds the outlying villages and provides transport to places such as Oxford, Chipping Norton and Brackley.

Travel by train to Banbury

eHalal has a guide to Rail travel in the United Kingdom. Banbury station GPS 52.060321,-1.328123 has rail services run by Chiltern Railways to London Marylebone, Warwick (England) | Warwick, Kidderminster and Birmingham Moor Street/Snow Hill via the non-electrified Chiltern Main Line.

It also has direct services run by First Great Western to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington.

Services to other parts of the nation are provided by CrossCountry via Birmingham New Street, to Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Leicester, Stansted, as well as direct services to other city's across England and Scotland.

How to get around in Banbury

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Castle Quay Car Park , - Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 8PM Under 1 hour (and all-day on Sundays and Bank Holidays): £1, 1-2 hours: £1.70, 2-3 hours: £2.20, 3-4 hours: £2.80, 4-5 hours: £4, Over 5 hours: £6.50 - An affordable vehicle park that is part of the Castle Quay Shopping Centre. Valeting is also offered. Parking can be paid via cash or card.

What to see in Banbury

Banbury Cross 52.06018,-1.340311 - A memorial erected in 1859 at the centre of the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire, to commemorate the marriage of Victoria, Princess Royal (eldest child of Queen Victoria) to Prince Frederick of Prussia.

The Canal , - Apparently the oldest dry dock in Britain.

Banbury Museum Spiceball Park Road, OX16 2PQ 52.0638,-1.3334 ☎ +44 1295 753752 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM; Sunday closed Free entrance, but donations recommended Banbury Museum
Upton House and Gardens OX15 6HT 52.1068,-1.45769 7 miles north east of Banbury ☎ +44 1295 670266 Upton House - Upton House, Warwickshire
Broughton Castle - 52.04063,-1.39199 Broughton castle2 - Broughton Castle

Muslim Travel Tips

Banbury United Spencer Stadium, OX16 5AB 52.0568,-1.32581 ☎ +44 1295 263354 Banbury United F.C.
Canal Boat-trips Tooley’s, Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road, OX16 2PQ 52.063362,-1.33339 ☎ +44 1295 272917 - Tooley's Boatyard does a variety of narrowboat services and also offers boat trips down the canal.

MFA Bowl - formerly Lakeside Bowling - Cherwell Centre, George St, OX16 5BH 52.060908,-1.332704 ☎ +44 843 290 8938 - Has a restaurant and an amusement arcade.

Odeon Cinema Horsefair, OX16 0AH 52.060789,-1.340654 ☎ +44 333 006 7777 - The town's small cinema.

Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive, OX16 2BW 52.064544,-1.331672 ☎ +44 1295 257 522 - A leisure centre with a large swimming swimmingpool and gym. It also offers activities such as roller disco.

Spiceball Park 52.067666,-1.333195 - The town's park. Has amenities such as a large playground and ramps for skateboarding or BMX.

Shopping in Banbury

Local Markets

Banbury Charter Market Market Pl, OX16 5LG 52.062081,-1.335122 - Opening Hours: Thursday Saturday 9AM Monday - 4:30PM - Has 30 different stalls selling fruit and vegetables, clothing and shoes, tools, greeting cards and garden plants. Available every Thursday and Saturday.

Shopping centres and retail parks

Castle Quay Shopping Centre Castle St, OX16 5UN 52.0625,-1.3337 ☎ +44 1295 256296 Opening from Monday to Saturday: 8:30AM Monday - 6PM (M&S opens 8AM), Sunday: 10:30AM Monday - 4:30PM Castle Quay Shopping Centre - A large Shopping Centre with most of your big name shops somewhere. Has a large Debenham's and M&S, along with a GAME, Waterstone's, H&M, Accessorize, etc.

Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Cl, OX16 1LX 52.0736,-1.341899 - A retail park with an Argos, Currys/PC World, Pets at Home, DFS, Costa Coffee and Tesco's.

Banbury Gateway Shopping Park Acorn Way, OX16 3ER 52.076899,-1.318178 - Opening from Monday to Saturday: 9AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday: 10:30AM Monday - 5PM - Newer retail park with a large M&S, a 24-hour McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Poundland, Primark, Fat Face, New Look, Costa Coffee, Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) and other chain stores.

How to find a Supermarket with Halal food in Banbury

Three of the big four supermarkets:

Tesco Extra Lockheed Cl, OX16 1LX 52.074257,-1.341683 ☎ +44 345 677 9030 Opening 24 hour; Saturday 6AM Monday - midnight; Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM - Banbury's largest Tesco branch is part of the Banbury Cross Retail Park. It has a cafe, clothing section and a petrol station nearby.

Tesco Express 23 High St, OX16 5EG 52.060749,-1.337189 ☎ +44 345 674 6354 Opening Hours: 6AM Monday - 11PM
Tesco Express 1-2 Blacklock House, Middleton Road, OX16 3QT 52.066479,-1.322046 ☎ +44 345 671 9485 Opening Hours: 6AM Monday - 11PM
Sainsbury's Oxford Road, OX16 9XA 52.050623,-1.333503 ☎ +44 1295 275130 - Large branch with a cafe, petrol station, pharmacy and clothing.

Morrison's Swan Cl Road, OX16 5AQ 52.057758,-1.331846 ☎ +44 1295 276170 - Large branch with a cafe, petrol station and a garden centre.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Banbury

Banbury_cake - Banbury cakes

The town's own delicacy are the Banbury cakes – small, flat pastry cakes filled with currants, zest and spices.

The Granary 6 Butchers Row, OX16 5JH 52.061518,-1.33667 ☎ +44 1295 250628 - Cafe that does Banbury cakes and other British teatime classics.

Chinese

Chen's Cottage 45 High St, OX16 5LA 52.06043,-1.339238 ☎ +44 1295 264675
A1 Chinese Restaurant 80-84 Warwick Road, OX16 2AJ 52.06393,-1.343914 ☎ +44 1295 266067 - Restaurant and takeaway.

Thursday nights in Banbury are the well-known "Student Night", but have declined in popularity. Banbury is still busy with a slightly older crowd on a Friday and is always generally busy on a Saturday.

Clubs

MooMoo Clubrooms 49-50 High Street, OX16 5LA 52.060557,-1.338784 at The Exchange ☎ +44 1295 275057
Fever - 49-50 High St, OX16 5LA - ☎ +44 1295 275057
Sound Exchange (Bliss) , - Renovations left the club half its former size. Still relatively busy on weekends.

Sound Exchange (Toko) , - Often quiet, past its glory days.

Pubs and bars

Many of the town's recommended pubs and bars are found on Parson's Street.

The Wine Vaults 5-6 Parson's St, OX16 5LW 52.062228,-1.336907 ☎ +44 1295 261281 - Wine café with friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great prices.

Also Known As - AKA | 54-56 Parson's St, OX16 5NB 52.062352, -1.336948 - A "trendy" bar, live music on a Friday.

Ye Olde Reindeer Inn - The Reindeer - 47 Parson's St, OX16 5NA 52.062194,-1.337699 ☎ +44 1295 270972 - Live music on Saturdays.

The Old Auctioneer 44 Parson's St, OX16 5NA 52.062143,-1.338098 ☎ +44 1295 270492 - Pub that was an auction house. Apparently the town's third oldest building.

The Exchange 49–50 High Street, OX16 5LA 52.060557,-1.338784 ☎ +44 1295 259035 - Wetherspoons pub.

The Cafe With No Name- No one is ever in this café.
Wetherspoons Sound Exchange. Underneath 2 of Banbury's clubs, good location.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Banbury

Banbury - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Banbury, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Banbury. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Banbury and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Banbury. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Banbury. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Banbury: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Banbury.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Banbury: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Banbury, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Banbury.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Banbury, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Banbury, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Banbury and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Banbury, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Banbury, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Banbury without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Banbury is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Banbury.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Banbury is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Banbury, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Banbury Media: info@ehalal.io

Ramadan Celebrations in Banbury

Ramadan 2025 in Banbury

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hanwell House Bed & Breakfast 2 Lapsley Drive, OX16 1EJ 52.080944,-1.344228 ☎ +44 1295 263001 Check-in : 3PM (early check-in by arrangement) / Check-out: 10:30AM (late check-out by arrangement) from £49 single, £59 double inc breakfast This bed and breakfast is a modern three-storey home, boasting character and charm, quietly situated on the Hanwell Fields estate just off the Southam Road. Offering en-suite lodging in a luxurious and comfortable environment. Hanwell House bed & breakfast is privately-owned and operated with a beautiful landscaped garden, a fishpond and private parking for guests. All rooms have private facilities with tea, coffee and hot Chocolates facilities, bottled water, flat screen televisions with Freeview and DVD player, clock radios, hairdryers and quality toiletries. A small library of DVDs is also available for guests.

Premier Inn (M40, J11) Ermont Way, OX16 4AE 52.071639,-1.316866 ☎ +44 871 527 9458 -

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