Welcome to Lock29!

We are proudly situated on the Castle Quay Waterfront, next to the historic Oxford Canal, and are named after the lock next to which we reside.

We champion local, independent businesses so join us throughout the week to discover the best that Oxfordshire has to offer.

Children sat on the Waterfront at Lock29 in Banbury drinking Boba Bros.

Opening times

Monday to Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday and Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm

Not all our trading partners have the same opening times, for example our independent retailers may not be open in the evening, while some of our street food traders are closed Monday and Tuesday.

If you are coming to enjoy a particular outlet, please check our individual trader pages

hand drawing of a clock to signify opening times

Become a trader

Occasionally we have opportunities to join the hand-picked retailers and food outlets at Lock29. If you think your brand is the right fit, send us an email.

Please include:

  • The name of your business
  • A bit about what you will be selling and where it comes from
  • Links to any social media accounts, websites or images of your proposal
  • Whether you want a space for a day, a week, a month or longer
  • How long you have been operating or whether the business is a start-up.

Email us

 

ACCESSIBILITY

Lock29 is designed to be welcoming and easy to enjoy for everyone.

  • Close parking available at Castle Quay Car Park (South) - Long Stay, including EV charging
  • Toilets on site, including baby changing facilities
  • Plenty of seating throughout the venue
  • All traders accept card contactless payments, with many also accepting cash.

Celebrations

Our event space is a blank canvas for you to decorate for your event.

Bar, cocktail & catering packages can be organised on request or you are welcome to organise your own catering. All alcohol consumed in the space must be purchased from a Lock29 bar.

Room Hire booking allows access from 9am until the venue closes (see venue hours). Hours can be extended for later gatherings, but additional venue hire costs may apply.

Contact Us

People having fun in the lock 29 cinema during their celebration

Dog Friendly

Lock29 is a ‘dog-friendly’ venue in Banbury.

There's no doubt that we are a nation of pet lovers and dog owners are, shall we say, a special breed. We share that special love of dogs and know how important they are to our lives.

That's why, in addition to guide and assistance dogs, well-behaved dogs, on leads, are welcome at Lock29.

Dog sat on woman's lap at Lock29 in Banbury.