Oxfordshire is well known for its county town of Oxford and the University there, but it is also a lovely place to visit when taking a culinary tour of England. From the market town of Banbury, famous for its cakes, to a pub lunch at one of the oldest inns in the county and a day out for the family at a farm centre, there’s plenty to interest everyone.
Buy Banbury Cakes at Their Birthplace of the Market Town of Banbury
Banbury cakes are traditional pastries filled with dried fruits and spices which originated from Banbury, Oxfordshire so what better place is there to visit to try them out? Made famous by the nursery rhyme Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross this small Oxfordshire market town can be found on the A361 just a couple miles from junction 11 of the M40 motorway.
The ideal place to sample Banbury cakes is Café Quay at Banbury Museum, Castle Quay, Spiceball Park Road, OX16 2PQ on the side of the Oxford canal. A Banbury cake and drink is an excellent way to fuel up before taking a tour of the museum itself to learn all about the history of this small town. Banbury cakes can be bought online or made at home using this traditional Banbury Cake recipe.
Enjoy a Pub Lunch at The Lord Kitchener, Curbridge
The Lord Kitchener pub claims to be one of the oldest pubs in Oxfordshire. Named after the WW1 Secretary of War, it can be found on Lew Road, Curbridge, OX29 7PD and contacted by phoning +44 (0)1993 702169. The menu offers traditional pub food such as chicken and chips and steak and ale pie as well as more contemporary international dishes such as Thai vegetable stir fry with rice and a vegetarian lasagne.
In the colder months, there is a roaring log fire to warm the culinary traveller and patio heaters in the garden for those cooler spring and autumn nights. In the summer, the landlord often provides barbecues and spit roasts for an interesting and tasty change. With regular “2 for the price of 1” meal deals special menu, dining here is excellent value for money.
Enjoy a Day Out With the Kids at Millets Farm Centre
The Millets Farm Centre is well signposted and can be found on Kingston Road, Frilford, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB and is a fascinating place for the culinary traveller and family to visit for the day. As well as selling meat, fish and locally grown fresh vegetables in the farm shop throughout the year, there is also plenty to interest children.
