This is a day trip and a shopping experience all in one. The winner will start the day on a complimentary train ride to the village, which takes under an hour from London – making this the ideal destination for a planned shopping spree or a last-minute dash.
Arriving at Bicester Village, stroll through the pristine streets, dipping in and out of shops whenever a window display catches your eye. Whether looking for the perfect sandals for a staycation by the sea or a new suitcase for all those long-haul flights you’ve been dreaming of, this is the place to find it. Here, you’ll find top designers, from Armani to Zadig&Voltaire. New brands are also moving into the village all the time, with Isabel Marant, Jil Sander, and beauty brands including Benefit Cosmetics, 111Skin and Elemis just a few recent additions to the line-up of over 160 shops. And with a hands-free shopping service storing your bags until you’re ready to leave, you’re free to spend without having to carry your purchases around all day.
After you’ve worked up an appetite, take your guest to a slap-up lunch or early dinner, also included in the prize – perhaps Champagne Afternoon Tea at the picturesque Café Wolseley, or something more substantial in the form of an award-winning Italian feast from the artisans at La Tua Pasta. Sitting on the pretty dining terrace with a cold Aperol Spritz and plates of truffle crocchette or Devonshire crab and mascarpone black tortelloni, you could almost believe you were in an Italian piazza rather than just outside London. And if you need a little afternoon boost, stop by the newly opened London Grade Coffee for a cappuccino and one of their freshly prepared Barefoot Bakery cakes.
This competition closes on Thursday 11 November 2021. The prize is subject to availability and must be taken before Thursday 21 July 2022.
To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question:
How many minutes does it take to travel from London Marylebone to Bicester Village?
For a clue, read our article on brilliant one day escapes from London.
