Banbury Tramway Moorings are located in the vibrant medieval market town of Banbury, right on the banks of the Oxford Canal. This central location provides boaters with an ideal base to enjoy the town’s rich history, local shops, markets, and charming canal-side atmosphere.
From here, boaters can explore the scenic countryside and the winding route of the South Oxford Canal, with plenty of opportunities for peaceful cruising. The site also serves as a great starting point for a variety of circular routes along both the Oxford and Grand Union Canals.
With excellent connections by water and road, popular destinations such as Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Oxford are all within easy reach—whether you’re cruising or travelling by car. Banbury Tramway Moorings offer the perfect balance of convenience, character, and countryside charm.
- Site Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Nearest Road
- The mooring site is adjacent to the Tramway Industrial Estate. It is approximately 250 metres south of Bridge 169, Samuelsons Bridge, which crosses the canal at Tramway Road, opposite the Morrison supermarket in Swan Close Road. Banbury town centre is approximately three quarters of a mile north of the site where services, including shops, banks, post office, hospital and train and bus links, are available.
- Nearest Station
- Banbury
- Nearest Town
- Banbury
- Additional Information
- Four drinking water taps are situated along the towpath. Water, elsan and refuse disposal are available approximately half a mile north of the moorings, close to Bridge 165A Bluebird Bridge in the town centre. These are provided by and under the control of the local waterway, they do not form part of the mooring agreement. There is no designated car parking at this site so customers must make alternative arrangements. This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living What3Words: ///chat.crest.kept
- Waterway
- Oxford Canal
- Access Restrictions
- All customer items must be stored on boats and not on any of the surrounding land areas
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- None
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- The mooring site has no access restrictions and can be viewed at any time
- Drinking Water
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk