Banbury - Highlights
Banbury is a town located in the county of Oxfordshire, in England. Its population is just over 41,802, and it is therefore not a very large town, but neither is it too small for you to enjoy all that it has to offer you, visiting the area. It is the home of Kraft Foods, is famous for Banbury Cakes (similar to Eccles, only oval by shape), and hosts the annual Banbury Hobby Horse Festival. Remains from a British Iron Age settlement, including a circular building and well over 150 items, made from pottery and stone were found. You can see these in the museum, too. Getting around in Banbury is very easy, especially while in Banbury car rental service, since you will want to experience as much as you can.
Banbury was built by the Saxons, and was originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement. As such, the rich and ancient history nearly lingers in the air, as you make your way to various places of interest, like where Banbury Castle once stood, having been built in 1135 and demolished in the year 1648. Local legends are alive and well in the pubs or public houses of Banbury, and you should be able to ask any of the locals to entertain you with information about the many urban legends that surround the area. The English nursery rhyme “Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross” refers to one of the several crosses that were destroyed by Puritans on the 26th of July, 1600. Of course, obtaining you’ll want to see even more places of interest, so renting a car in Banbury with us will be essential, in order to get around, properly.
There are many other memorable sights as well as fine dining, libations and other epicurean delights you might fancy while in Banbury, and its surrounding area. There are some really great inns and public houses that you can relax and unwind in. Book your Banbury car rental service and enjoy special discounts.