Banbury Swalcliffe Barn

0 Shipston Road, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5DR

The barn, situated in the picturesque village Swalcliffe six miles west of Banbury and surrounded by beautiful countryside, is one of the finest 15th century half-cruck barns in England.

Swalcliffe Barn, constructed in 1401 for New College, Oxford. is a Grade 1 listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

It was acquired by the Oxfordshire Buildings Trust in 1990 and is leased to Oxfordshire County Council and used by the Museums Service to exhibit agricultural and trade vehicles from the county.

The Friends of Swalcliffe Barn also stage a permanent exhibition of 2,500 years of Swalcliffe's history.

Forthcoming events

Fabularium presents Reynard the Fox – Swalcliffe Barn

P Friday 22nd August, 2025
N Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 11:30am
, All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

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