Venue information

The Mill is so much more than just an arts centre, with several flexible spaces available to hire for your event, whatever the occasion.

Concealed within a converted Victorian grain mill is a purpose-built 250-capacity Theatre combining modern facilities with character, charm and history.

But there’s so much more to the Mill, with fully equipped art and dance studios, a 60-capacity performance bar, and flexible rehearsal and meeting rooms.

From small meetings and dance classes to birthday parties and whole-building conferences, The Mill has the perfect space to make your event truly memorable.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

Venue hire

The Mill is so much more than just an arts centre, with several flexible spaces available to hire for your event, whatever the occasion.

Concealed within a converted Victorian grain mill is a purpose-built 250-capacity Theatre combining modern facilities with character, charm and history.

But there’s so much more to the Mill, with fully equipped art and dance studios, a 60-capacity performance bar, and flexible rehearsal and meeting rooms.

From small meetings and dance classes to birthday parties and whole-building conferences, The Mill has the perfect space to make your event truly memorable.

Getting there

By car
The Mill is located in the heart of Banbury canalside, less than a 5-minute walk from rail and bus stations, and just 2 miles from junction 11 on the M40, the Mill is perfectly situated for ease of access. Postcode for Satnav users is OX16 5QE

Parking

• The Mill car park and Chamberlain Court car parks operated by Cherwell District Council are adjacent to the Mill and offer open-air pay and display parking for up to 3 hours with no return.
• Long stay car parks are located as you turn into Spiceball Park Road.
• Castle Quay multi-storey parking pay on return. Open until 8.00 pm.
• Cherwell District Council long-stay parking at Spiceball North and Riverside open-air pay and display car parks.

By train
The Mill is a 5-minute walk from Banbury rail station.

By bus/coach
The Mill is a 2-minute walk from Banbury bus station, located directly across the canal.

By bicycle
Banbury town council provide secure railings for cyclists on the canal front.

Opening times

The Box Office and Café Bar are open 9.30am to 4.30pm on Monday to Saturday. On live event days, the Box Office will remain open until 15 minutes after the event start time.

Please note that the Box Office is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Please visit The Mill’s social media pages for any unexpected changes to the opening times.

Accessibility information

The Mill is fully accessible for wheelchair users as well as people with any restricted mobility, hearing or visual impairment. There is a lift to all floors, wheelchair spaces in the auditorium and a disabled toilet on the ground floor.

Please note, The Mill Arts Centre does not have a loop system at present.

Any customer who requires a carer to attend an event will be entitled to a free ticket for the accompanying carer. These tickets can only be issued to customers who would not be able to attend an event without the support of a carer. It is not the case that any customer with a disability is entitled to a complimentary ticket for others in the party.