Alternative Olympics - The Great London Escape - Bicester Village

Whether you are a holder of tickets for any of the upcoming sporting festivities in London or not, at some point this summer everyone will want to flee the jam-packed capital. Luckily, escaping the madding crowds is as easy as hopping on a train. Just an hour’s train ride away from London’s Marylebone Station, Bicester Village is a calm oasis of luxury with more than 130 designer outlet boutiques lining open-air boulevards.


With summer opening hours from 9 am to 9 pm, guests can make the most of their shopping experience by arriving late to avoid crowds and staying for a relaxing dinner in the Village. Not only will some of Bicester Village’s restaurants be open until late, but they will also be offering live music and storytelling for children. At our new pop-up restaurant, The Pavilion by Searcys, soak up the sights, sounds and tastes of the season while sipping chilled champagne on the terrace.

From the moment guests arrive at Bicester Village – whether by train, car or Shopping ExpressTM coach, a convenient service that shuttles visitors between central London and the Village in comfort – every need is catered for, including valet parking, a hands-free shopping service and children’s play area.
Evoking the charm of the surrounding villages in this picturesque region of England, Bicester Village offers a stellar cast of British and international brands, all with year-round reductions of up to 60% on the recommended retail price. Mulberry, Smythson, Matthew Williamson, Penhaligon’s, Agent Provocateur, Temperley London, Gieves & Hawkes and Cath Kidston all proudly fly the Union Flag, while international heavy-hitters including Salvatore Ferragamo, Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Kors are just the start of an unrivalled shopping experience. Arriving in the Village in time for summer are new pop-up boutiques from Havaianas – perfect for go-to footwear – and Orlebar Brown’s chic mens’ swimwear.

A perfect way to beat the hustle and bustle of the city, a trip to Bicester Village could even be tagged onto a visit to the surrounding area, rich with quintessentially English attractions, including the perfectly preserved limestone villages of the Cotswolds and majestic Blenheim Palace.


To find out more, please visit BicesterVillage.com