Designer Clothes Shopping at Bicester Village
Buy Branded Clothes at 60% Off - Versace, Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren
Jan 2, 2009
Whilst most purveyors of discount designer wears tend to be very basic in order to cut costs, Bicester Village is a real touch of class. It is one of the UK's top tourist destinations, attracting 3.6 million visitors in 2007. Approximately 30% of these visitors were from overseas.
Bicester Village currently has in excess of 130 designer shops following a recent expansion. Even the worst recession in decades hasn't stifled the growth. Whilst other employers are cutting back on staff, Bicester Village has recruited an additional 300 retail staff at all levels.
Which Designer Clothes Shops Are at Bicester Village?
Designer outlet stores include: French Connection, Timberland, Loro Piana, Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo, Alexander McQueen, Thomas Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Paul Smith, Mulberry, Anya Hindmarch, Dior and Dolce & Gabanna.
Seasonal Bargains at Bicester Village
The most productive time to visit Bicester Village is during a seasonal designer clothes sale. The array of heavily discounted designer wears is vastly more extensive during the new year and summer sales. Many of the standard price tags are covered by a 60% off sticker.
How to Get to Bicester Shopping Village
- Train. There are regular Chiltern Turbo trains that leave at 30 minute intervals from both Birmingham Snow Hill and London Marylebone. Once arriving at Bicester North station, it is possible to catch a regular shuttle-bus that leaves for Bicester Village at regular intervals;
- Bus. Stagecoach provides a half hourly service to Bicester Village. It leaves from Magdalen Street in Oxford from outside Debenhams;
- Car. A motorist should take the M40 to Exit 9. Follow the A41 for 2 miles towards Bicester and continue to follow the signs to 'Village Retail Park' and 'Bicester Village Outlet Centre'.
Bicester Village Tourist Information Centre - Useful Contact Information
Should there be any problems, a visitor can contact Bicester Village Tourist Information Centre on +44 (0) 1869 369 055. They will provide: directions, accommodation and general information about any of the designer clothes shops.
Bicester Village isn't just a great place to buy discount clothes, it also makes for an excellent family day out. It's always a good idea to stop for a meal at 'The Hungry Horse' before heading home. The food is really good and it is a lot cheaper than eating at a restaurant.
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