Openings & Closings
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Californian athleisure brand Vuori opens first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village
Californian performance apparel brand Vuori has opened its first UK discount boutique at Bicester Village, bringing its coastal-inspired activewear collection to Oxfordshire’s luxury shopping destination.
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New live-fire dining concept EMBER to open at Michelin Guide-listed Cotswolds pub
A new North Cotswolds dining destination is set to launch this month, as EMBER at The Chandlers Arms brings live-fire cooking, American barbecue influences and craft beer to Epwell.
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The Redesdale in Moreton-in-Marsh has reopened following stylish refurbishment
The historic 17th-century coaching inn in the heart of Moreton-in-Marsh reopened following a major refurbishment by new owners Brakspear, introducing refreshed dining spaces, a garden terrace and 33 bedrooms in one of the Cotswolds’ most popular market towns.
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Sicilian bakery and pizza specialist Aromi opens in Oxford city centre
Cambridge favourite Aromi has opened its first location outside the city, bringing handmade Sicilian food, sourdough pizza and speciality coffee to Oxford city centre.
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David Clulow opens new flagship eyewear store at Westgate Oxford
Eyewear retailer David Clulow has opened a redesigned flagship store at Westgate Oxford, featuring luxury eyewear brands, advanced eye testing facilities and an experience-led optical retail concept.
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Global fashion brand Bershka to open first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford
Global fashion brand Bershka is set to open its first Oxfordshire store at Westgate Oxford later this year, taking over a prominent Upper Ground floor unit formerly occupied by River Island.
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Cotswolds Distillery launches The Hidden Still bar and new Cotswolds Wild Spritz this May
Cotswolds Distillery has announced the launch of The Hidden Still, a new seasonal cocktail bar experience opening in Stourton this May, alongside the release of a Cotswolds-exclusive aperitivo, Wild Spritz. The new evening venue will run Friday and Saturday nights through the summer.
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LEGO store with immersive retail experience opened at Westgate Oxford
The LEGO Group has opened a new store in Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre, featuring immersive retail experiences, interactive play areas and exclusive LEGO sets.
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Eye health specialist David Clulow to open new store at Westgate Oxford this spring
Eye health specialist David Clulow is set to open a new store at Westgate Oxford this spring, bringing an enhanced eye care and retail experience featuring advanced testing facilities, designer eyewear and smart lens technology.
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M&S to open new Abingdon food hall creating 75 jobs
Marks & Spencer will open a new food hall in Abingdon on 22 April, creating 75 jobs and offering fresh produce, bakery items and hot food, as part of its wider plan to transform former Homebase sites into modern retail spaces.
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Award-Winning Oxfordshire pub The Swan Inn in Islip up for sale at £545k after closure
The Swan Inn in Islip, an award-winning Oxfordshire gastropub recognised in the Michelin Guide and for its AA rosettes, has closed following the departure of its head chef and is now on the market.
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East Oxford Community Centre to celebrate full reopening with community event
East Oxford Community Centre will host a community event to mark full reopening after a major redevelopment.
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Bros Barbers opens at Signal Yard as ninth retailer
Bros Barbers has opened at Signal Yard, adding another independent business to Milton Park’s growing retail destination.
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Swiss-born Bear St. Bakery to make UK debut at Bicester Village
Swiss bakery Bear St. Bakery will open its first UK site at Bicester Village this March, bringing cult cookies, speciality drinks and signature hot chocolate to Oxfordshire.
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Taylors opens flagship gourmet Deli & Café at Oxford North Innovation District
Taylors has launched its flagship café at Oxford North, offering £1.00 hot drinks to mark the opening. The 80-seater venue at The Red Hall becomes the company’s ninth Oxford location, strengthening the district’s growing retail and community offering.
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FunParx to open 50,000 sq ft indoor adventure park at Banbury’s Castle Quay in 2026
Castle Quay will welcome FunParx, a 50,000 sq ft indoor adventure park, in summer 2026. Featuring inflatables, obstacle courses, slides and arcade games, the park will create 50 jobs and add a major new family-friendly attraction to Banbury’s canalside leisure and retail destination.