Beyond Village Venturing
9 7월 2025
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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
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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”.

Fendi By the way mini from Bicester Village

Village price

£1,290

Original Retail Price

£1,160

Fendi

By the way mini
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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.
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.
Paul Smith Black loro piana storm system mac from Bicester Village

Original Retail Price

£1,250

Paul Smith

Black Loro piana storm system mac
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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.

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.

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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

Reiss White cuban shirt from Bicester Village

Reiss

White cuban shirt

Village price

£73

Original Retail Price

£109