Our Collective
Made in Banbury is powered by a growing collective of organisations who believe creativity plays an important role in Banbury's future.
Together we're creating new opportunities, celebrating local talent and helping our town flourish.
Banbury Museum & Gallery
A Place of New Ideas
Reflecting our past and present.
Discover what makes Banbury special at our family-friendly museum, right at the heart of the town’s vibrant canalside.
Explore Banbury’s story, from its origins and Civil War past to Victorian market life and industrial role.
Discover ever-changing exhibitions in our Pye Gallery. We’ve hosted everything from Grayson Perry and Vikings to Turner and LEGO®.
Browse our museum shop for locally made art, crafts and beautiful homewares, before relaxing with a brew and a warm welcome at our cosy canalside café.
Where Banbury Comes Together
Community, culture and connection.
Castle Quay is a place where Banbury’s community, culture and creativity come together. From celebrating the town’s canal heritage and supporting local organisations to hosting family events, creative activities and community initiatives, Castle Quay creates opportunities for people to connect and get involved.
By working closely with local groups, charities and cultural partners, we help showcase what makes Banbury distinctive
and give local stories, ideas and organisations a platform.
Cherwell District Council Wellbeing & Arts
Helping people connect through creative arts.
Cherwell District Council’s Wellbeing and Arts Team play an enabling role supporting wellbeing through arts and culture, using creativity to promote healthy living, strengthen social connections and help reduce health inequalities within local communities.
Following endorsement of Banbury’s Cultural Strategy in 2025, the team work with local artists and organisations to deliver public art and community projects, including the Canalside murals, Round & Round at Banbury Cross, and the Roses & Castles Flags project celebrating the Oxford Canal’s 250th anniversary in 2028.
The home of Banbury Artists Cooperative.
Affordable art direct
from the artist.
As a group of local artists, we have Banbury at our heart. We have been providing a range of 2D and 3D art to the local community for nearly 10 years and many of our artists also take commissions to create the unique pieces you ask for.
Come and browse our beautiful paintings including local scenes, handmade and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and greetings cards. They make wonderful, unique gifts … if you can resist keeping them for yourself.
the Cultural Heart of Banbury
Connecting everyone through the arts.
The Mill Arts Centre is Banbury's dedicated arts and performance venue, bringing people together through theatre, dance, music, comedy, exhibitions and creative activities.
Alongside its live programme, The Mill creates opportunities for people of all ages to get involved, learn and be inspired, while working with artists and partners to bring creativity and culture into communities across the area.
Young Voices. Real Influence. Creative Futures.
Young people: creating, inspiring and thriving.
People’s Theatre Collective helps young people across Banbury discover their creativity, build confidence and find their voice.
We provide free, inclusive theatre and arts activities in your community centres and spaces, schools and cultural venues, making creativity accessible to all.
oung people help shape and lead our work. They write and perform plays, make brilliant art, explore nature creatively and put on the Tell Your Story Festival every October. Our welcoming creative home is The People’s House in Castle Quay, at the heart of Banbury.
Providing events and recreation for Banbury.
Celebrating Banbury’s history, culture, and character.
Banbury Town Council aims to provide the town with high-quality services and events that help it to stand out on a national level.
From beautiful, historic parks to popular events such as Banbury Show and the annual Canal Festival, Banbury Town Council preserves the town’s traditions, spotlights it’s character, and promotes Banbury as a safe, welcoming and prosperous town for all.
The Artery Art Shop and Classes
Making learning art accessible and affordable
For your art and mind
The Artery is Banbury and it’s surrounding areas only independently owned art supplies shop and art education centre.
Through their programme of forty art lesson each month, all year round, The Artery enables beginners, dabblers, and those with more intermediate knowledge to grow in confidence and skill.
Barry the tutor is also trained in mindfulness practice and students are made to feel safe and welcome each visit. More than just art classes, this is a place for creative people to meet and support each other.
Making Banbury’s Canal Heritage
Traditional crafts, passed to new generations
Tooley’s Boatyard is where Banbury’s canal heritage is still made by hand. Since 1778, craftspeople have built and repaired boats here. Today, we continue that story through wooden boatbuilding, steel fabrication, blacksmithing and traditional Roses and Castles painting.
We welcome visitors, run courses and train apprentices, keeping endangered skills alive while giving people the chance to experience creativity, craftsmanship and working history at the heart of the town.
Banbury bid:
Where business, community and creativity meet.
Supporting town centre businesses.
Banbury BID is behind much of the colour, ever-changing events, and everyday buzz in the town centre. Funded by local businesses, we bring people into the heart of Banbury through trails, events and public art.
Our recent Banbury Futures mural saw primary school children draw the town they want to grow up in and choose its colours, while more than 150 local dogs found their way into the artwork and a town-wide dog art trail. Come and explore.