The town of Banbury was founded on the banks of the river Cherwell. In the 18^th century the town's waterways were extended when the Oxford Canal was completed linking the River Thames at Oxford to the Coventry Canal. Today the canal is celebrated with the hugely popular Canal Day (to be held on Sunday 5^th October 2008).

The Banbury Guardian describing last years event “[the] attractions included shire horse trips, a water taxi, pig roast, cheese tasting, morris dancing, a folk concert and an insight into the workings at Tooley's Boatyard among many others as either side of the canal, from The Mill Arts Centre to past the Castle Quay car parks, were lined with unique boats and even more unique people.”

The towns links to Birmingham and London have made Banbury a excellent location for new businesses. As well as the nearby M40 Banbury is also served by excellent railway links - 90 minutes direct into London Marylebone and only 50 minutes to Birmingham.

Many visitors to Banbury make use of the short distance to Warwick (just over 20 miles) and Stratford (28 miles) and the towns proximity to the Cotswolds. For more information about this beautiful tourist destination take a look here

No visit to Banbury would be complete without taking a look at the Banbury Museum – admission is free!

Banbury is also fortunate to have a number of superb golf courses within easy reach.

Finally, whilst staying treat yourself to a Banbury Cake – a current filled pastry similar to an Eccles cake – you will not regret it!