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Known for
Bicester Village (one of Europe's premier designer outlet centres), the Roman settlement of Alchester, the Cherwell Valley, and one of Oxfordshire's fastest-growing towns
A little history
Bicester sits near the Roman town of Alchester, one of the most important Roman settlements in Oxfordshire. The town grew as a market centre. Bicester Village, opened in 1995, transformed it into an international shopping destination.
Bicester Village is genuinely excellent for designer brands at good prices — worth the visit if you know what you want. The old town market square away from the village for local character. The Cherwell Valley for walking.
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Food & drink in Bicester
Bicester Village has excellent food. The old town has independent cafes. The Cherwell Valley villages have good pubs.
Restaurants & cafes
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Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Bicester. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Bicester worth exploring on foot.
For businesses in Bicester
Bicester Village entirely dominates the commercial economy. Independent businesses in the old town serve the local community.
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Frequently asked questions
Bicester is a place in Oxfordshire known for bicester Village (one of Europe's premier designer outlet centres), the Roman settlement of Alchester, the Cherwell Valley, and one of Oxfordshire's fastest-growing towns. Bicester sits near the Roman town of Alchester, one of the most important Roman settlements in Oxfordshire. The population is around 35,000.
Bicester Village has excellent food. The old town has independent cafes. The Cherwell Valley villages have good pubs.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Bicester and across Oxfordshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Bicester businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Bicester and the wider Oxfordshire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Bicester and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire, including Launton, Ambrosden, Merton, Chesterton, Caversfield, Weston-on-the-Green, Middleton Stoney and Ardley.
