Overhead collage of world map with pinned labels for New York City, Madrid, Shanghai and Suzhou - locations of the open-air shopping Villages at The Bicester Collection - plus scattered travel photos of coast and foliage.

TRAVEL GUIDES

The thrill of discovery starts here

Your local pocket guides

Venture beyond The Bicester Collection with these expertly designed itineraries, unlocking the best of the Villages and the regions on their doorsteps.

Stone cottage facade in the Cotswolds with white-paned door, two upper windows, green-striped awning, potted plants and white climbing roses by the entrance
Creative Cotswolds

Drift through the Cotswolds’ creative undercurrent over two days of boutique boltholes, design-led spaces and small-batch makers.

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Bluebells and barge trips

Capture the fertile rolling lowlands of Kildare over a weekend of cypress-lined roams, cult Irish boutiques and a coast down the Grand Canal.

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Couple sitting at a small outdoor café table at Maasmechelen Village under trees, chatting and eating, woman in sunglasses and man in light shirt.
Food and culture

Forest fringed hotels, cutting edge art and a confident food scene make Belgian Limburg an inspired escape for the culturally curious.

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Winding path beside green vineyard rows in Wurzburg on a hillside overlooking a town with red-roofed buildings under a pale sky
Town and wine country

At the gateway to the Romantic Road, good wine and green living converge in a bucolic setting of Franconian vineyards and orchards.

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Abstract painting of white pitchers with green plants and blue flowers against a warm terracotta background with yellow dots and textured brushstrokes
Fashion and craft

Uncover the whispers of the style set with a curation of the creative hotspots of Salamanca and the surrounding region.

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Young man in sleeveless white top and sunglasses leaning on a balcony railing at Fidenza Village
Culture and the city

Reimagined trattorias, Renaissance wonders and a roster of Italian fashion. Romance your way through the heart of the Emilia Romagna region.

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Close up of Theatine Church of St. Cajetan in Munich with ornate ochre façade and clock, dark dome topped by cross
The historic tour

Invite a slower pace and shifting perspectives with a weekend’s exploration of Bavaria’s striking river landscapes, storied symbols and stylish retreats.

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Woman adjusts sunglasses on smiling man inside a bright eyewear boutique at La Roca Village.
Fashion, flavour and flair

Draw inspiration from the unmistakable style, artistry and gastronomy of Barcelona and the surrounding Catalan region.

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Shadow of a streetlamp cast on a beige stone building in Pairs beside a multi-pane window with green draped curtains.
Arty weekend

Take in the bucolic beauty of Barbizon – ‘the painters’ village’ – that captivated the likes of Jean-François Millet and Claude Monet.

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