Bicester
About Bicester
Welcome to the Bicester edition of The Oxford Magazine.
This historic market town is expanding quickly, building new homes for commuters working in London, Birmingham and Oxford. It’s, perhaps, the fastest-growing town in the county, in large part because of its proximity to junction 9 of the M40.
But Bicester is much more than just a bedroom community, as the fabulous architecture around the marketplace will show you, including gorgeous 17th-century townhouses and a smattering of older half-timbered buildings.
Yet, for many holidaymakers, the town’s reputation is preceded by Bicester Village, the outlet mall that pulls in a staggering 6.3 million shoppers a year. It’s hard to believe that more visitors from China come to these luxury shops than to any other attraction in the country apart from Buckingham Palace.
Local news & stories
Electric Assisted Vehicles EAV completes funding round to scale up production
The Oxfordshire-based eCargo and urban micro-mobility manufacturer will use the funds to accelerate growth plans based on rising market demand.
Have your say on spending plans for 2022/23 at Cherwell District Council
Residents and businesses in Cherwell District are invited to have their say on spending plans for 2022/23 at Cherwell District Council.
DHL takes 1m sq ft at the proposed Axis J10 logistics park
The deal – the first to be announced – will anchor Albion Land’s proposed three million sq ft development as the company expands its operations in Cherwell and the M40 corridor.
Boost for Bicester’s economy with more investment at Axis J9 Bicester
Albion Land, the developers, aims to provide space for young businesses with a stronger mix of manufacturing, technology and logistics businesses on the business park.
Co-working space in Bicester expands to provide new base for businesses
Known as Perch Studios, the co-working space in Bicester’s Franklins House expands into the space previously occupied by Graven Hill, to provide a new base for ten businesses.
AJ Bell Women’s Tour cycling race is coming to Oxfordshire on Monday
Around 100 pro-cyclists – accompanied by support vehicles – will race from Bicester, continuing through Oxford and Abingdon, to the finish in Banbury.
Road closure details for Women’s Tour cycling race in Oxfordshire
Road restrictions will be in place at the start point on Bicester’s Sheep Street and Market Square. There will then be rolling road closures along the route from approximately 11.00am.
Celebrate the flavours of Shanghai with supper clubs in Bicester Village
Celebrate the flavours of Shanghai at two ‘Dream of Shanghai’ supper clubs with acclaimed Chef Jason Li at Shan Shui in Bicester Village.
Have your say on Cherwell Council’s new draft tenancy strategy
The new strategy aims to set out expectations of social housing providers in the district and promote the delivery of more affordable homes at social rent levels and with secure tenancies.
The zero carbon battle bus coming to Oxford and Bicester on 07 September
Oxfordshire’s countdown to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow continues this month with the arrival of a zero carbon tour battle bus to the county.
