About The Banbury Weekender
The Banbury Weekender is your friendly, no-fuss guide to weekends, events and everyday life in Banbury and Banburyshire – helping you quickly see what’s on, where to go and how to make the most of your free time.
Our Mission
Banbury is a historic market town with plenty going on – from Banbury Cross and the canal to markets, parks, festivals and, of course, Banbury cakes. The challenge is that it’s not always easy to see everything that’s happening in one place.
The Banbury Weekender exists to fix that. Our mission is to:
- Show you what’s on in Banbury and the surrounding villages in a clear, simple way.
- Make weekend planning easy with practical guides and opening-time info.
- Support local businesses and venues by helping more people discover them.
- Celebrate real local life – the events, charities, clubs and traditions that make Banbury feel like home.
What You’ll Find on Banbury Weekender
Guides & How-Tos
We’re building clear, practical guides to help you plan your free time – from opening times and “what’s open on Sundays & Bank Holidays” to seasonal rundowns for Christmas, bank holidays and school breaks.
You’ll find these in our Guides section, written in plain English with real, up-to-date information and useful links.
Festive & Seasonal
Banbury comes alive around Christmas, Easter and key dates in the local calendar. Expect round-ups of Christmas lights, markets, tractor runs, Santa events, fireworks nights and more in our Festive category.
These posts are designed to be easy to skim on your phone when you’re out and about, with clear headings, dates and “at a glance” details.
Things To Do
Looking for ideas close to home? Our “Things To Do” coverage focuses on Banbury and Banburyshire – walks, free parks, rainy-day options, day trips and family-friendly ideas.
Whenever possible, we add simple, ready-made itineraries so you can quickly see how to spend a morning, afternoon or full weekend in and around town.
Food, Drink & Nightlife
From historic pubs and cosy cafés to new openings and late-night spots, we aim to highlight places to eat, drink and go out in Banbury with honest, practical write-ups.
You can browse these in Food & Drink and Events & Nightlife.
How We Work
The Banbury Weekender is focused on being helpful, honest and easy to use. A few simple principles guide the site:
- Local-first content. We prioritise Banbury and Banburyshire – not generic national travel pieces that you could find anywhere.
- Independent recommendations. Features and mentions are based on what’s useful or interesting for local readers, not on who shouts the loudest.
- Clear labelling. If a post is sponsored or includes paid placement, it will be clearly labelled so you know what you’re reading.
- Practical information. Dates, times and details can change. We do our best to keep everything current, and always recommend double-checking with venues before you travel.
You can find information on banners, sponsored guides and feature placements on our Advertise page.
Add Your Event or Business
If you’re hosting an event, running a club, opening a venue or launching something new in Banbury, we’d love to hear about it. The more up-to-date our listings are, the more useful they are for locals.
You can submit details for consideration using our simple event form:
When you submit an event, please include as much detail as you can: date, time, exact location, ticket information, age suitability and any accessibility notes. This helps readers decide quickly whether it’s right for them.
Our Promise to Readers
The Banbury Weekender is designed to be a genuinely useful local resource. In practical terms, that means:
- Easy to use – clear headings, simple language and mobile-friendly layouts.
- Locally focused – content centred on Banbury and nearby areas, not generic clickbait.
- Time-saving – guides that answer everyday questions, like what’s on this weekend or what’s open on a bank holiday.
- Transparent – clear labelling for advertising or sponsored content, and no hidden agendas.
If you spot anything that looks out of date, or if you know about a brilliant local event or place we haven’t covered yet, you’re always welcome to get in touch and let us know.
Stay in Touch
There are a few easy ways to keep Banbury Weekender close to hand for weekend planning:
- Bookmark the site: BanburyWeekender.com
- Check the latest guides: browse Guides, Events and Festive whenever you’re planning a day out.
- Say hello: send feedback, suggestions or general questions via our Contact page.
Thanks for reading and for supporting local events, businesses and community life in Banbury. See you out and about this weekend.