Beyond village venturing
9 July 2025
Uncover the secrets of new destinations and burrow under the surface to find hidden gems. Follow our trail from the city’s humming streets to honey-hued Villages and sprawling estates of the Cotswolds in our Beyond Village Venturing itineraries.
The Foodie Trip

A celebrated figure of the ‘90s, Neneh Cherry takes you on a journey from the capital to the countryside, tucking into a selection of culinary delights along the way. Dive into our bespoke travel itinerary, catering to the foodies, browse Farm Shop's fresh produce, enjoy the novelty of a matcha croissant at Boxcar London and muse over soulful food at Ottolenghi. It’s mismatched stoneware and pieces that last a lifetime at Le Creuset and ZWILLING that pique attention, before you head back to London to toast a good day and rest your head at and Zwilling that pique attention, before you head back to London to toast a good day and rest your head at The BoTree, a hotel in the heart of Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho.

Neneh Cherry opens our travel series by getting stuck into The Foodie Trip.
Phaidon books from Bicester Village

The Village News

Phaidon books - £19.95 - £69.95
TIP

Neneh Cherry’s bold energy and joy surrounding food encapsulates the heart of the itinerary, embracing Ottolenghi flavours and “food that makes its way from my belly into my soul”.

Foodies Rejoice
Villeroy & Boch Boston redwine 300ml from Bicester Village

Sale price

£27.90

Village price

£37.20

Original Retail Price

£55.60

Villeroy & Boch

Boston redwine 300ml
Le Crueset Kone Kettle 1.6ltr Shell Pink from Bicester Village

Village price

£69

Original Retail Price

£99

Le Creuset

Kone Kettle 1.6ltr Shell Pink
Ottolenghi Salt caramel and chocolate brittle  from Bicester Village

Original Retail Price

£7.90

Ottolenghi

Salt caramel and chocolate brittle
Le Crueset On The GoLe Creuset Flamme Dorée Shallow  30cm casserole from Bicester Village 500ml Water Bottle Black from Bicester Village

Original Retail Price

£359

Le Creuset

Flamme Dorée Shallow 30cm casserole
The Villager from Bicester Village

The Village News

The Villager - Pick up your copy in the Village
TIP

Caroline's guiding principle when it comes to style: “listen to your gut”. From surprising twists in Maison Margiela to musing on the “confidence to stand out” while browsing Marni, Caroline’s ethos is to “wear the things that make you feel comfortable, confident and a little bit brave”.

The Fashion Trip

Come along with Caroline Issa, fashion director and publisher of Tank Magazine, to dive into our itinerary of style. This two-day plan spotlights the need-to-know places in London, starting at Marchesi 1824 to fuel up with an espresso. Jump on a train to Bicester Village countryside escape for a tailored Personal Shopping, appointment and a stop by Marni. Finish the day with Martinis at The Maine, before heading to The Landmark London to experience quintessential city charm.

Caroline Issa highlights confident styling in our two-day, fashion-centric itinerary.
Fashion Lover’s Paradise
Jil Sander Canvas tote with leather details from Bicester Village

Village price

£1,600

Original Retail Price

£2,460

JIL SANDER

Canvas tote with leather details
Stella McCartney Single breasted blazer from Bicester Village

Village price

£810

Original Retail Price

£13,050

Stella McCartney

Single breasted blazer
Stella McCartney Relaxed fit trousers from Bicester Village

Village price

£415

Original Retail Price

£690

Stella McCartney

Relaxed fit trousers
Maison Margiela Leather moccasin flats from Bicester Village

Village price

£375

Original Retail Price

£750

Maison Margiela

Leather moccasin flats
The Countryside Trip

Embrace countryside charm with our third and final travel itinerary, which celebrates all that Bicester Village and its rural Cotswolds surroundings have to offer. Henry Holland brings this two-day expedition to life; The first stop: Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill (and let’s not forget the gorgeous gardens). A visit to the Village calls for relaxed browsing at Barbour, bamford and more. Discover The Bull, Charlbury – recently crowned Britain’s best pub – before resting your head at Ellenborough Park’s countryside estate.

Henry Holland embarks on a journey around the Cotswolds in The Countryside Trip itinerary.
The Village News The Villager from Bicester Village

The Village News

Travel itineraries - Pick up your copy in the Village
TIP

In the spirit of Henry Holland, head to the Village for a slow meander, a low-key peruse and see “what takes [your] fancy”. The element of surprise is welcome in boutiques such as Paul Smith and Bang & Olufsen.

Countryside Charm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 from Bicester Village

Village price

£440

Original Retail Price

£870

Bang & Olufsen

Beoplay H95
Barbour Liddersdale jacket from Bicester Village

Original Retail Price

£103

Barbour

Liddersdale jacket
Bamford Fluorite water bottle from Bicester Village

Original Retail Price

£49

Bamford

Fluorite water bottle
Timberland 6 inch yellow boots from Bicester Village

Village price

£127

Original Retail Price

£190

Timberland

6 inch yellow boots

Need more inspiration?

Feed your taste for wanderlust further by visiting The Village News, where you can pick up The Villager – our one-stop shop for everything you need this summer. Alternatively, discover our four-day travel itinerary for an adventure of bigger proportions.

Your packing list, sorted

Phaidon books from Bicester Village

The Village News

Phaidon books - £19.95 - £69.95
Isabel Marant Lennyo metallic sliders from Bicester Village

Isabel Marant

Lennyo metallic sliders

Village price

£230

Original Retail Price

£480

The Village News 1995 Magazine  from Bicester Village

The Village News

1995 Magazine 

Original Retail Price

£10

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