Snowdrop days at Thenford Arboretum

If you fancy a day in the countryside surrounded by small white flowers, then Thenford Arboretum, not far from Banbury, is having its annual snowdrop days in February.

See over 600 varieties of snowdrops at Thenford Arboretum

Not far from Banbury is a large arboretum which amongst many things, is noted for its collection of snowdrops that fill the grounds in February.

Three churches to visit near Banbury

If you are in Banbury, maybe visiting Thenford Arboretum, then the trip between town and garden can also take in three ancient churches.

A day trip to – Thenford Arboretum

Not too far from Banbury is a grand manor house, which you can't visit, but also a huge and remarkable garden, which you can.

The last days of Banbury’s railway signal boxes

In a few weeks time, one of the best of its grade of railway signal boxes will be torn down, but before that, there is a chance to go inside and have a look.

Ian Visits Broughton Castle

Roughly a 2.5 mile walk from Banbury town centre can be found an Elizabethan manor house which has been owned by the same family for around 650 years.

Ticket Alert: Chance to visit a historic railway signal box

On the eve of its demolition, there will be a chance to visit a historic railway signal box to have a look inside.