Banbury to Paris, Brussels and the Continent by train
Banbury, a historic and lively market town - famous for its nursery rhyme, 'Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross', the original cross was destroyed by the Puritans and was replaced by the present one in Victorian times. The 'fine lady', referred to in the rhyme is thought to be a member of the Finnes family a local family who still own and live at nearby Broughton Castle. That's a bit about Banbury, but the best thing about Banbury now, is that we have teamed up with several UK train operating companies so you can travel all the way to your continental destination paying just one price*.
There are lots of places to explore abroad... in Paris, cruise along la Seine in a relaxing sight-seeing boat or catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other great works of art in Musée du Louvre. In Brussels, don't forget to see the amusing small bronze fountain sculpture, the Manneken Pis.
*Separate terms and conditions apply to the domestic and Eurostar legs of your journey
- Return fare - from £74
Travel to Paris - journey time 4hrs 40 minutes
So fancy a trip from Banbury to Paris by train? The one sight to see is of course the spectacular Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1889 it attracts many visitors around the world, go right to the top for fantastic city views.
Travel to Brussels - journey time 4hrs 30 minutes
Or how about a journey from Banbury to Brussels by train? Don't miss the Atomium with it's great nine steel spheres connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times!
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