Memorials & monuments · South East England
Banbury Cross
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Banbury Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Banbury Cross, the nearest railway station is Banbury, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX16 0AA, and entry to the site is free.
About
Banbury Cross is a public memorial in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area OX16.
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Official information
Banbury Cross is a historic landmark located in the town of Banbury. Visitors can explore the area around the cross and enjoy the local architecture and atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
Banbury is an historic market town and civil parish on the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, officially part of South East England. Banbury is a significant commercial and retail centre for the surrounding area of north Oxfordshire and southern parts of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire which are predominantly rural. Banbury's main industries are motorsport, car components, electrical goods, plastics, food processing and printing. Banbury is home to the Jacobs Douwe Egberts factory which was previously the world's largest coffee-producing facility, built in 1964. The town is famed for Banbury cakes, a spiced sweet pastry. Banbury is located 64 miles (103 km) north-west of London, 37 miles (60 km) south-east of Birmingham, 27 miles (43 km) south-east of Coventry and 22 miles (35 km) north-northwest of Oxford. The parish had a population of 54,335 at the 2021 Census.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0601, -1.3403
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Banbury
- Postcode
- OX16 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Phone
- 01295 250340
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday to Wednesday 9am–4:45pm; Thursday 9am–4:45pm; Friday 9am–4pm
- Official site
- www.banbury.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n422002898 (ODbL)
- commons: Banbury Cross - 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Banbury Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banbury Cross?
- Banbury Cross is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX16 0AA), in the parish of Banbury.
- What is Banbury Cross?
- Banbury Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Banbury Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX16 0AA.
- Is Banbury Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Banbury Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banbury Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX16 0AA.