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

Peter from World of Fudge and Sweets stood behind his shop in Lock29 in Banbury.

Tavon from D'Moodz Caribbean Cuisine stood in his shop at Lock29 in Banbury.

Event space hire

We have a fantastic events space here at Lock29 and hiring it couldn’t be easier.

Whether you’re a business, organisation, group, family or individual, the options are endless!

We can accommodate groups from 2 to 47 seated and 50 for a standing-only event. The space is private, tucked away just past the bar and has great facilities.

Private cinema Hire

Our 47-seat screening room is fitted with surround sound and a 7-metre screen.

Choose your own film from a huge catalogue and
bring your own popcorn. 

Our licenced bar is on your doorstep for grown-ups and we’ve got a fantastic selection of catering options from our street food units. 

For availability and prices for all private hire options, email theteam@lock29.co.uk

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.