Banbury Museum

Oxford Canal

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Visit the Banbury Museum where 'hands on' displays tell the stories that have made Banbury famous

What is there to do?

• Oxford Canal
• Canal Trail
• Boat trip where you can see the ducks, travel under a bridge and discover what canals are used for today
• Combine a walk along the Oxford Canal at Banbury with a visit to the Museum
• Museum – running a variety of educational workshops and resources linked to the Oxford Canal

Want to know more?

Banbury is an attractive market town on the banks of the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal, and is known both for its mythologized cross and famous fruity cakes. The ancient cross of the famous nursery rhyme ‘Ride a Cock Horse’ was destroyed by the Puritans in 1602, but a 19th century replica stands in the town centre today.

Visitors can dine in style with a restaurant cruise along the Oxford Canal on Rosamund the Fair, or get a feel for life at the tiller and hire a boat for the day. Take a stroll around the historic centre, browse the market and don’t forget to sample a slice of Banbury Cake.

For more information on Banbury museum visit the website: Banbury Museum

For more information on canals and events in this area go to: Waterscape

Families

Watch from the Waterways Gallery, the Oxford Canal pass beneath your feet. Why not take a self guided trail with your children, starting at the Waterways Gallery at Banbury Museum and finishing at Spiceball Country Park.

Schools

The museum’s purpose built education studio, experienced workshop leaders, interactive galleries and hands-on learning programmes, ensure school visits are a fun and exciting learning experience. Museum trails and activity booklets are free to schools that book workshops. Risk assessment guidance is also available. Canal related workshops for both KS1 and KS2 children are available, as is a boat trip along the Oxford Canal.

The Canal Experience (KS2).

This creative programme explores life on the Oxford Canal. Pupils are given the opportunity to study photographs, explore museum artefacts and wear traditional clothes from the waterways. The session concludes with the opportunity to try your hand at canal art. Pupils will learn about the techniques behind this traditional painting style and decorate their own plate to take home.

Booking a visit

For information or to book a visit, contact the Banbury Museum.