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Bicester Village Has Published Its Own Newspaper Filled With Shopping Tips And Tricks
From where to pause for the perfect cappuccino, to which hotel should serve as a stylish pitstop, let Bicester Village's new guide help you make the most of your shopping sprees this summer…
In a charming nod to the golden age of travel, Bicester Village has launched The Villager, an expertly curated print journal that serves as a love letter to local discovery, as well as giving some hints and hacks to making the most out of your shopping opportunities in the UK this summer.
Available at The Village News, a chic newsstand tucked within Bicester Village, The Villager is the first chapter in a wider initiative spanning the nine European destinations of The Bicester Collection. The publication celebrates what lies beyond the boutiques and brands to know, from where to enjoy a plate of perfect pasta in Marylebone before hopping on the train, to where to stay in the Cotswolds if you're keen to pair a countryside escape with a chic shopping interlude.
Accompanying the inaugural issue of The Villager are three limited-edition travel itineraries: one for fashion lovers, another for foodies, and a third for those who love the great outdoors. Each presents a plan for a two-day escape weaving together London's inner-city flair, Bicester Village's premier retail destination, and the rural glory of the English countryside – think morning coffees in the capital, an afternoon's retail therapy, finished off with a sunset walk through picture-perfect villages.
That's not all. A series of summer initiatives will bring the project to life. In partnership with Phaidon Books, The Village News will host a rotating library of literary treasures, shining a spotlight on the best food, garden, and travel writing. Music buffs will also find plenty to enjoy – Summer Sessions every Friday in July will see the Village's terraces transform into vibrant hubs for live music, complete with cocktail and gourmet food menus to match. For Bicester Village members, there is even more to benefit from – expect exclusive access to cultural gems, such as discounts to Blenheim Palaces and ultra-luxe retreats to Daylesford Spa. The project is underpinned by admirable altruism – all proceeds from The Village News will go to The Bicester Collection's Do Good initiative, continuing its long-standing commitment to philanthropy.
Making every trip even more enjoyable is Bicester Village's Apartment offering, which offers six dedicated lounges complete with complimentary drinks and refreshments, all designed to feel like an Old-English haven. Whether its the Hands Free Shopping, valet parking, home delivery, priority boutique entry, or concierge, its list of VIP services will ensure a seamless day's shopping, while its private client services include personally tailored experiences – from previews of seasonal collections and intimate lunches with designers to guest speaker events. What's more, Bicester Village also partners with a range of airlines on their loyalty programmes, including Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Qatar Privilege Club, Saudia Al Fursan, and Turkish Airlines, among others, bringing extra rewards to every shopping trip.
