Local Attractions

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Just 15 miles away from Whately Hall Hotel, the Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful places in the UK. Known for it’s pretty and quaint villages, acres of undulating hills, and cosy country pubs, it’s no wonder the Cotswolds is a favourite tourist destination.

CAPTIVATING
CULTURE

HISTORICAL
PLACES

SHOPPING
CENTRES

FAMILY FUN
DAYS

CAPTIVATING CULTURE

BANBURY MUSEUM
& GALLERY

A family friendly museum at the heart of Banbury’s vibrant canalside. Explore the town’s origin and history with displays on the Civil War, plush manufacturing, the Victorian market town and costume from the 17th century to the present day.

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BANBURY CROSS
PLAYERS

Established in 1945, with a long history and a diverse range of theatrical performance, BCP pride ourselves on producing theatre of the highest standard.

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ROYAL SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE

We perform plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as commissioning a wide range of original work from contemporary writers. Our purpose is to ensure that Shakespeare is for everyone.

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HISTORICAL PLACES

BROUGHTON
CASTLE

Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in the village of Broughton, which is about two miles south-west of Banbury in Oxfordshire

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SULGRAVE MANOR
& GARDENS

Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of a modest Manor House and Garden of the time of Shakespeare, and was the home of George Washingtons direct ancestors. In 1539 the Manor was bought from Henry VIII.

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SHOPPING CENTRES

CASTLE QUAY
SHOPPING CENTRE

Castle Quay shopping centre is Oxfordshire’s premier shopping destination. Over 80 of your favourite stores combine with cafes and food outlets to make Castle Quay shopping centre the number one choice.

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BANBURY
GATEWAY

Banbury Gateway Shopping Park is located in the busy market town of Banbury, on the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

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LOCK29

Discover a totally unique experience, bringing together the very best in street food and independent retail. Inspired by the canal side our relaxed atmosphere, cool industrial vibe and waterfront location echo’s Banbury’s past, making Lock29 the perfect destination day or evening.

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FAMILY FUN DAYS

THE LIGHT
BANBURY

Seven-screen cinema, luxury bowling, top-quality climbing centre, interactive darts, karaoke, arcade and much more!

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WATERFOWL SANCTUARY
& CHILDRENS FARM

The great thing about the Waterfowl Sanctuary and Children’s Farm is how close you can get to unbearably cute little animals, however the bad thing is that your children may decide that they now want one as a pet!

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