Bicester

The historic market town of Bicester is situated in the Cherwell District in the northern part of Oxfordshire. The town’s history goes back over a thousand years and many of the buildings are considered as places of historic interest.

Things to do in Bicester

Visit the medieval church of St Edburg’s, the earliest remaining building in Bicester or take a stroll around the Market Square which comprises parts of the historic town trail.

The countryside surrounding Bicester features green fields and meadows with honey-coloured stone building villages. The scenic landscape offers a relaxed and peaceful environment for walking and cycling tours. Especially the Island Pond Wood nature reserve is worth a visit with a nice circular walk around the wood.

Another highlight in Bicester are the delightful gardens of Garth Park which host a summer programme of music events. Kids particularly enjoy the Garth Park Play Area, with a wide selection of playing equipment to explore.

On the town’s edge is Bicester Village, a luxury shopping destination home to more than 150 boutiques all offering year-round savings on the original retail price. You can also explore a superb selection of restaurants, cafés and pop-ups for a lunch break on your shopping day out.

Visit Bicester Heritage, a former WW2 RAF site and home of historic motoring, transporting guests back in time along its tree-lined avenues and restored buildings. The Sky Wave Distilling Co. is based on the RAF base and is a unique experience for friends and family – immerse yourself in Gin Heaven at their boutique distillery and enjoy the Sky Wave Distillery Tour, perfect for gin lovers.

Places to stay in Bicester

With 52 spacious rooms and suites, Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa is a four-star resort surrounded by quaint gardens and a glorious Golf Course offering a backdrop for the most magnificent sweeping rural views. To the east of Bicester, Grange Farm is a working farm set in the small village of Godington with five dog-friendly cottages converted from original Victorian barns.

Getting There

Bicester is located just 12 miles north-east of Oxford and easily accessible from Oxford via bus or train.

By Train

Chiltern Railways offers a frequent train service from Oxford Railway Station to Bicester Village.

By Bus

Stagecoach offers the bus line S5 & X5 from Oxford (bus station) to Bicester North Station. The bus will depart towards Cambridge.

Additionally, National Express is operating a bus service from Oxford Bus Station to Bicester, Manorsfield Road.

Where is Bicester?

How to get to Bicester

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways runs a twice hourly service to Bicester North from Birmingham and London, and Bicester Village from Oxford and London.
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X5: Oxford to Cambridge

The X5 service runs seven days a week between Oxford and Cambridge via Bicester, Buckingham, Milton Keynes, St Neots and Bedford. Buses depart every 30 minutes.
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S5: Oxford to Bicester Village and Bicester

The S5 connects Oxford and Bicester via Summertown, Gosford, Bicester Village. Buses depart up to every 15 minutes.
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Royal Cars

Royal Cars is Oxford's largest taxi company offering all types of work, from local runs to airport tranfers to long-distance pickups and drop offs, weddings and occasionally have crossed the channel.
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