Things to do with kids in Banbury
Banbury is a market town in north Oxfordshire on the Oxford Canal, best known for its cross and the surrounding rolling countryside. Families can reach the Cotswold villages to the west, with Chastleton House and the Batsford Arboretum within a reasonable drive.
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This weekend near Banbury
Showing 12 family days out near your area · Sat 20 Jun – Sun 21 Jun. Add your postcode for drive times.
SAT–SUN · 10am–5:30pm
Blenheim Palace
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SUN · 11am–3pm
Witney Riverside, Langel Common
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SAT–SUN · 10am–5pm
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
3–45–78–1112+
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SAT–SUN · 11am & 2:30pm feeds
Birdland Park & Gardens
0–23–45–78–11
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SAT–SUN · sessions through the day
The Story Museum
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SAT–SUN · sessions through the day
Crocodiles of the World
5–78–1112+
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SAT–SUN · all day, talks timetabled
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
3–45–78–1112+
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Banbury days out, answered
What is on this weekend for kids near Banbury?
For Sat 20 Jun – Sun 21 Jun we are listing 12 family days out within easy reach of Banbury, from farm parks and steam railways to free country parks. The closest by drive time is Fairy & Elf Adventure Day. Add your postcode to sort by your own door.
Where can I take a toddler near Banbury?
Use the age filter above and pick 0 to 2 or 3 to 4. Gentle, buggy-friendly options near Banbury will float to the top, sorted by drive time.
What free things are there to do near Banbury?
Tap the Free only filter to show country parks, woodland and free museums near Banbury. Many cost nothing to enter, with only parking to pay.
How far are the days out from Banbury?
Every listing shows the road distance and approximate drive time once you add your postcode. Most family attractions here are within a 30 to 45 minute drive of Banbury.