Bicester Village, is it knockdown prices like an outlet?

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Thinking of a visit. So can we

Spend a few hours there or is it 1 hour and you're done?

Grab lunch, what's there?

Prices, are they outlet prices, will we grab some bargains?

@lilao No M&S (although the foodhall is opposite). They do have a few cheaper brands but it’s not outlet for standard high street. Most people look at the store list before going.

Did you read what I wrote? I live in Bicester and was correcting someone who said there was an M&S and Haribo. I’m aware of what’s available.

I'm 20 minutes away, although I probably only go a couple times a year, it's expensive and a bit OTT in terms of clothes for me personally.

Swindon is much better (and it's undercover so a much nicer experience Bicester is crap if it's raining)

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what twaddle!

@lilao Er? I’m agreeing with you!!!

There’s virtually nothing there apart from empty space now. 30 mins max needed!

Gunwharf in Portsmouth also has a Le Creuset. And Ralph Lauren etc as well as haribo and Lindt! Plus havaianas and all the usual outlet shops. I love it

The Galleria has been grim for 20 years!

If you make an effort to go to BV check the shops are what you want. What’s the point of going if you never want anything from who is there? I like it being outside. Much nicer atmosphere and beautiful flower arrangements. Universally clean loos too!

Is it? I didn't know that - I've not been for years.

It’s a real shadow of its former self. It’s certainly not a destination shopping place as you probably knew it as

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth Harbour is pretty reasonable as it has mostly high street outler shops with a few designer thrown in.

Stop being so condescending, just because you've never experienced it doesn't mean others haven't. The last time I had the misfortune to visit, some awful bloke was standing in Cath Kidston literally waving at half the stock and summoning the staff to have it wrapped and bagged for him . He was definitely braying and I bet he drove a Jag .

What's with the 'Essex girls' slur fgs?

I find it good for cosmetics - I love stocking up in the Clarins and Charlotte Tilbury stores. Emma Bridgewater store is lovely too. It’s beautifully designed so although I can rarely afford much it’s nice for a wander and a Pret or Itsu lunch. It does get very busy but I was there the other week around 5pm and it was fine.

@Railingsst Now you really are odd! Kath Kidston closed years ago. Drove a Jag? That’s a braying type car is it? You haven’t been for years have you? Don’t take this seriously anyone! A man buying up KK, braying, and possibly drives a jag! Oh dear. Have fun everyone. It’s a great shopping day out.

Gunwharf in Portsmouth is worth a visit. Could make a day of it

bicester was 💩 when I was there a few years ago. Quite enjoyable 10 years ago but sadly seems to have gone downhill from what I’ve read on here

Yes it was good then. Viners shop too

prefer Swindon now

Download the app.
I think you may be able to get 10% off everything including food. Not sure if it still applies but have a look.

It’s in a league of its own. You can get Jo Malone and White Co stuff a bit cheaper. I love the Ralph Lauren store.

Fgs, I said I don't go there any more because it's so flippin awful. Why are you so determined to try and undermine my experience, are you on the board of BV or something? You seem very overly invested in dismissing what I've said, if you like going there then go there to your hearts content. I'm just relaying how I feel about it to people who asked what it's like, my post describes my view, you can protest all you like but it's what happened and what I observed 🤨