Hidden gems: Things to dos in Banbury

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Banbury. This list contains 15 places from Things to do category.

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Oaklands Secure Dog Walking
Dog park
👍👍 Amazing place to safely exercise your dogs. Lots of equipment to keep them busy. We left with a very exhausted Springer Spaniel. Extremely large safe area to run around in.
5.00 (22 reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)
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Noggin’s Bush
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It’s a finely trimmed bush but can be rather prickly if you lose your balls in it.
5.00 (8 reviews) (~8.29 km from centre)
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Broughton Grange Gardens
Garden
👍👍 Fantastic gardens to visit. Extensive grounds to explore and a good ploughman's lunch & cake available too.
4.90 (21 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)
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Bridge Lake
Lake
4.90 (15 reviews) (~5.82 km from centre)
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Old Town Cafe & Gallery
Art cafe
$ $$$
4.80 (68 reviews) (~0.13 km from centre)
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Thenford Gardens & Arboretum
Garden
👍👍 A wonderful garden to visit, lots to see and very well cared for and landscaped. As you have to purchase tickets in advance it's not too busy and gives you a chance to get lost in the serenity.
4.80 (21 reviews) (~6.84 km from centre)
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Thenford House
Garden
👍👍 A true delight to visit this beautiful garden.
4.80 (10 reviews) (~6.9 km from centre)
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Tadmarton Park (Private Residents)
Park
👍👍 I love the Highlands especially the residents walk. The grounds are so well kept that’s to Geoff and his team. Beautifully kept grounds and a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
4.80 (6 reviews) (~5.7 km from centre)
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Wild Pawz Secure Dog Field
Dog park
👍👍 This is our favourite fields! It’s secure so you don’t have to worry about your dogs recall or if they’re reactive DeeDee loves her play dates with friends here! There’s a herb garden, sandpit, access to water, sand pit and agility bits! It’s a drive in gated area so the dogs can run wild with no wo...
4.70 (43 reviews) (~5.65 km from centre)
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Wroxton Duck Pond
Park
👍👍 The Duck pond is at the centre of the village, a few steps away from the College grounds. The pond is surrounded by stunning cottages.
4.70 (31 reviews) (~4.07 km from centre)
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Bog Cottage
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Lovely, interesting, good base for walking.
4.70 (6 reviews) (~9.89 km from centre)
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Saint Mary's Church, Banbury
Anglican church
👍 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...
4.60 (92 reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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Browning Road Park
Park
👍👍 3 different areas, something for everyone. A fun, gated children's playground; a teenager and adult area with gym equipment,(sadly, very often too waterlogged to access), a teens' shelter, a multi-use games area for football and basketball practice. Thirdly, there is developing community orchard, a...
4.50 (83 reviews) (~1.57 km from centre)
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Hanwell View Park
Park
👍👍 Great little spot to walk the dog x
4.50 (11 reviews) (~2.51 km from centre)
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Swalcliffe Barn
Museum
👍 Nice building
4.50 (10 reviews) (~8.09 km from centre)
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