Spiceball Country Park is a fantastic green space close to the centre of Banbury, and at 26 acres is the largest park in the town. It is a place for action and adventure and for play and relaxation, where people of all ages can enjoy the magnificent facilities and natural landscapes.
It is a country park in the true sense of the title and a unique combination of ‘cared-for’ and ‘wild’ areas. The Oxford Canal runs along the park’s western edge and the River Cherwell divides the park into the two sections. Wooden bridges link the two sections of the park. Pathways and a cycle track make access easy and there are two car parks available for park users.
The history of the park is interesting. It dates back to the 1880's when High Street butcher Thomas Hankinson, who was town mayor in 1894, donated a plot of land so that the ‘poor people of Banbury’ could have a recreation area. Hankinson was renowned for his hand-made meatballs, known throughout town as ‘spiceballs.’
His land gift, the original Spiceball Park, was off Bridge Street and is now known as Bridge Street Park.
Spiceball Park main entrance is located off Cherwell Drive with other entrances from Oxford Canal Walk and Grimsbury Green.
The address for the park is
Spiceball Country Park, Cherwell Drive, Banbury. OX16 2RR
We offer free parking to park users the address is
Waterworks Car Park, Grimsbury Green, Banbury. OX16 3JJ (Opposite Banbury Cross Sailing Club)
Other paid parking is available
Riverside Car Park, Cherwell Drive, Banbury. OX16 2AY
Compton Road Car Park, Compton Road, Banbury. OX16 2PR