| For a quiet break from the norm in a welcoming, | | | | now home to food styles from all over the world, |
| friendly part of the UK, you could do far worse | | | | including Thai (Thai Orchid) and Chinese (Paw |
| than choosing Banbury. This relaxing town, nestled | | | | Paw), providing a unique mix of historic |
| in Oxfordshire, offers the perfect chance to | | | | surroundings with modern tastes. There's always |
| escape the stresses of everyday life while | | | | something going on, too. In October the town |
| avoiding the usual tourism hotspots. | | | | hosts the Banbury Canal Day - an ideal day out |
| But that is not to say there is not anything to do | | | | for families and couples, the canal day features |
| in Banbury - although it only has a radius of 15 | | | | boats, crafts and demonstrations, music and |
| miles, it boasts 95 pubs and 40 dining spots, | | | | dance. |
| making it ideal for romantic breaks or holidays | | | | Of course, a visit to Banbury wouldn't be |
| with friends. The town's picturesque range of | | | | complete without taking in the many palaces, |
| dining spots range include some beautiful and | | | | castles and other places of interest that make |
| incredibly historic spots that have many a story | | | | this Oxfordshire town so appealing. And if this |
| to tell - the Reindeer Inn, for example is believed | | | | quiet town seems like your kind of getaway, |
| to have played host to Oliver Cromwell's troops | | | | there are several Banbury hotels that put you at |
| during the Civil War. | | | | the heart of the community. |
| Elsewhere, many of the area's quaint buildings are | | | | |