The Bicester Collection Is Your Next Spring Day Out Sorted

If a bit of shopping, a coffee and dessert break, and beauty finds along the way sound like your ideal day out, this is probably your kind of place. The Bicester Collection has a run of new openings and experiences across its Villages right now, making it all the more tempting to add to your spring plans.

In Oxfordshire, UK, Bicester Village currently has plenty to discover. The newly opened Bear Street Bakery kiosk, the Zurich-born brand’s first UK spot, makes a very convincing case for a quick break with cookies and hot chocolate, while Jacob Cohën, which opened earlier in March, is worth a look if you’re always on the hunt for good denim. Belstaff, specialising in menswear, is also a new addition, and one to keep in mind if you are picking up something for your partner.

For hairstyling fanatics, Dyson’s boutique has recently opened at Bicester Village, offering the brand’s full range, with demonstration zones, trial stations, and all the tech you would want to test before committing to a gadget.

At Marc Jacobs, the playful Bark Jacobs activation is in full swing, with hand-painted pet portraits on select leather bags available on select dates later this month.

Looking a little ahead, May will bring a CurrentBody pop-up, introducing the beauty tech brand’s devices, alongside a Dr Vranjes pop-up, which brings in the Italian home fragrance name known for its diffusers and candles.

And because no one really enjoys carrying multiple bags around all day, the practical side has been thought through as well at the destination. Bicester Village offers hands-free shopping, which means your purchases are collected and packed for you to pick up later, so you can move around freely.

Elsewhere, in Madrid, Nude Project’s new boutique at Las Rozas Village is designed not just as a boutique but as a cultural space, with music, art, and an aim to bring the community together. There is a DJ room, a hidden jukebox, and lounging areas for you to discover. The Village is also continuing to grow its fashion offering, with Spanish womenswear label Brownie opening in March, while Bimani, known for locally-made wardrobe staples, and Flabelus, loved for its velvet slippers, are both set to arrive in May.

In France, La Vallée Village also has a plethora of recent openings, including pre-owned watch specialist Watchfinder, Jacquemus for its iconic ready-to-wear and accessories, Guerlain for beauty lovers, alongside Rabanne and Birkenstock. There is also a new menu at Menu Palais, developed by three-Michelin-star chef Christian Le Squer.

At Fidenza Village in Italy, Richard Orlinski’s Wild Kong brings artistic flair to the destination during Milan Design Week. The three-metre sculpture will appear at the University of Milan as part of the Fuorisalone before making its way to the Village, giving design lovers another reason to have it on their radar. Alongside that, the Village continues to expand its line-up with openings including Ferragamo and Givenchy, plus Dickies for a more casual fashion option. A new Lindt glasshouse is also arriving in mid-March, while Outly Luxury is set to open in April.

Moreover, a perk to note for travel enthusiasts, at Las Rozas Village in Madrid, you can claim frequent flyer points through the Village’s airline partner programme, while Fidenza Village in Italy offers partner rewards across points, miles, and cashback.

From Bicester Village in Oxfordshire to Las Rozas Village in Madrid, La Vallée Village in France, and Fidenza Village in Italy, each destination has its own spin on how you’d plan a full day out. Now it is just a matter of deciding which one you will visit this spring.

Explore the full list of destinations at The Bicester Collection.