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Banbury Cross

Banbury Cross

A neo-gothic monument. In celebration of the marriage of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter, erected in 1859 near the site of one of Banbury's original crosses from which the nursery rhyme `Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross' was derived. This nursery rhyme has made Banbury Cross famous throughout the world.

Opening Times

Open All Year
Opening 20012 (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

Facilities

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - None
  • Max group size - 999
  • Min group size - 1

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Prices

Ticket TypeTariff
Banbury Cross adultFree
Banbury Cross childFree
Banbury Cross concessionFree
Banbury Cross familyFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M40. Take A422 (town centre). Carry straight on over two roundabouts. At 3rd turn left on A423, 0.75 mile traffic lights go straight ahead, large church on left Banbury Cross in centre of road.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Banbury. Follow town centre signs, keep left on Town Hall into pedestrianised area. Follow pedestrianised way for 0.5 mile, it will now converge with road traffic. Carry on for another 0.5 mile Banbury Cross in centre of road.

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