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Banbury Old Town

Banbury is an ancient market town, steeped in history. There is so much more to our little town than just the 'Ride a Cock Horse' nursery rhyme you all grew up hearing!
The old town area is its heart, where you will find a vast and varied array of fantastic independent businesses, and regular markets.

Download an illustrated shopping map of all our old town indies here

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Shopping in an indie wonderland

Whether you're visiting by day, by night, coming from the motorway, or canal, there are plenty of businesses, cafes, pubs and restaurants to tempt you, here in Banbury old town!

See our fantastic and ever growing list of amazing independent businesses that make Banbury a popular destination, as well as what is happening in the town. below...
Want to know more about the town's history? Head to Banbury Museum's webiste here. Browse and buy from the shops in the online version of Banbury town here
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Wander the Streets and Lanes

Here is a list of the businesses in each area of the old town:

Parsons Street & Horse Fair

A main street linking North Bar and St Mary's Church to the market place and the castle Quay Shopping centre, Parsons's Street runs parallel to the High Street and is full of independent businesses:

PARSONS STREET:

Shops:

  • Banbury Bridal 53-56 Parsons Street, (01295) 254621 www.banbury-bridal-boutique.co.uk

  • Banbury Covenience Store  32 Parsons Street (top of Parsons St),

  • Weird Creatures pet shop                                   07889 090403

  • Plum Gallery 20 Parsons Street

Cafes:

  • Old Town Cafe & Gallery 21 Parsons Street, 07877 030315

  • Tess' Brilliant Bakes 

  • Roma Cafe

Pubs & Restaurants:

  • Sheila's Shakes milkshake & icecream 46 Parsons Street, (01295) 250952 www.sheilas-sweets.com

  • The Cone icecream parlour

Health, Hair and Beauty:

  • Fellowship of the Needle tattoo & piercing 21 Parsons Street, (01295) 255663 www.fontattoo.com

  • Restore Chiropractic 33-34 Parsons Street, (01295) 258872 www.restorechiropractic.net

  • Pink & White Nails 42 Parsons Street, (01295) 369590

  • Nail Envi 22-23 Parsons Street, (01295) 258788

  • Superior Nails 14 Parsons Street, (01295) 976059

  • Banbury Therapy Group

Food Shopping

  • Tai Oriental Supermarket                                   40-41 Parsons Street, (01295) 264979

  • Bao Gang

NORTH BAR

  • The White Horse pub    50-52 North Bar, (01295) 277484 www.whitehorsebanbury.com

  • 3 Flavours Restaurant 13-14 North Bar, (01295) 279140 www.3flavours.co.uk

  • Thai Orchid restaurant   56 North Bar, (01295) 270833 www.thaiorchidbanbury.co.uk

  • Banbury Private Physiotherapy 49 North Bar, (01295) 257584

Church Lane, Church Walk, Butchers Row, and White Lion Walk

These little lanes are Banbury's hidden gems that link Horse fair, High Street, and Parsons Street.

CHURCH LANE:

Shops:

  • Sugar Rush sweet shop                                    17 Church Lane, (01295) 367692                        https://sugarrushbanbury.business.site         

  • Calmer Heart crystals & healing 1 Victory Buildings, 07956 532643

  • Wearwolf  woolen items and clothing

Cafes & Eateries:

  • Ugly Mug cafe 07824 881502

  • RS Burger Bar

  • L'Espresso Coffee

Food Shopping:

Health, Hair & Beauty

  • Pulse Tattoo Studio 8 Church Lane, (01295) 272745

  • Empire Tattoo Studio                                     36 Church Lane, (01295) 252455 www.empiretattoostudios.co.uk

  • Trinder's barbers 3a Church Lane

  • Sunkissed Banbury 4 Church Lane, (01295) 40404

  • Fit Cookie

  • Banbury Permanent Make-Up

CHURCH WALK:

Health, Hair & Beauty:

  • Modo Bella 8 Church Walk, (01295) 266399 www.modobella.co.uk

  • The Fat Rabbit tattoo studio 6 Church Walk, (01295) 261663

  • Mimi Hair Lounge

Shops:

  • Elite 8 Ball Lounge & Bar

WHITE LION WALK:

Shops:

Health, Hair & Beauty:

  • RJs barbers     2b WLW, (01295) 270164 www.rjsbarbers.com

  • Makeover Banbury 12 WLW, 07885 492415

  • James Boswell hair design   6a WLW, (01295) 262922

  • Keith Donaghy hearing centre 3 WLW, (01993) 709955 www.soundhearing.co.uk

BUTCHERS ROW:

Pubs and Restaurants:

  • The Apothecary Tap

  • Coach and Horse

  • Banbury Cross Inn

London Yard:

  • Reset Sports Massage: Pilates and Soft Tissue Therapy

Market Place, High Street, George Street, & South Bar

The original heart of the town centre indies linking Castle Quay shopping centre. A market every Thursday and Satrurday, with farmer's market the first Friday each month.

MARKET PLACE:

Food & Drink:

  • The Coffee Guys mobile coffee stand   Market Place, 07503 820865 www.thecoffeeguys.uk

  • Kosmos Greek Grill 21a Market Place, (01295) 256237 www.kosmosgreekgrill.co.uk

  • Banbury Kebab and Burger House 7 Market Place, (01295) 253166

  • Adam's Plants (market days only)

Shops:

HIGH STREET:

Food & Drink:

  • Caffe Veneto 17a High Street, (01295) 253926

  • Jenny's Cafe 87 High Street, (01295) 258594

  • Love Desserts

  • Good Game Board Game Cafe

Health, Hair & Beauty

  • Matthew Grant hairdressing                            24 High Street, (01295) 250416 matthewgranthairdressing.co.uk

  • Newton's Barbers                                        72 High Street, (01295) 269975                    newtonsbarbers.uk

  • Hemen Barbers

Shops:

CASTLE QUAY INDIES:

  • Smart Ideas

  • Vintage Glamour (Lock 29)

  • Peachy Paws Boutique (Lock 29)

  • Rosie and Cooey (Lock 29)

  • Callisto Gift Company (Lock 29)

  • Meetini Cocktails (Lock 29)

  • Smash Cow Burgers (Lock 29)

  • Jane Elizabeth Confectionary (Lock 29)

  • Tap Social (Lock 29)

  • Mr Souvlaki Greek Food (Lock 29)

  • Nori Shed (Lock 29)

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GEORGE STREET:

Shops:

SOUTH BAR:

  • R3balance massage, beauty & wellbeing      First Floor, 18a South Bar (01295) 264079

  • Evergreen Brides and proms                            14 South Bar 07479 947366                                www.evergreenbrides.co.uk

An Illustrated Map of the Old Town

Created in 2011 by Barry Whitehouse
Buy this map on merchandise Vintage style Banbury Cross merchandise

Banbury Old Town tote bags and merchandise

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Banbury Old Town tote bags and merchandise

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Help Banbury Blossom

This Spring we are asking everyone to put a spring in their step and help Banbury blossom. We want the ton to grow and thrive, and the only way this can happen is by working together and supporting our local small businesses.

So take the challenge and walk a different route into town, park on a different car park, turn left instead of right, and rediscover and explore the town centre. Abandon your usual routine and look at our lovely town with fresh eyes. You may find some fantsic gems of businesses along the way.

Our town needs you. Please shop locally and support our fantastic independent businesses as often as you can.
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