Anyone been to Bicester recently?

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As in the outlet place?
Any good ATM?
Last time I went everywhere I could afford had closed (all saints, monsoon etc) and it was full of wealthy students at Gucci?
Have a rare 6 hours to self and could get there potter and be back
Was hoping for northdace White co and some good house bargains...

My daughter went last week and got a jack wills dress but it wasn't reduced much. She wasn't overly impressed tbh.

It gets worse each time I go.
I only live 5 minutes down the road and I avoid it to go to either west fields or Milton Keynes when I need stuff now

I do like the coach shop though and have bought two very nice handbags at a great price

If you are looking for designer, don't want to pay full price and not bothered about whether it was last season stuff then Bicester is still okay if you can be bothered to queue up along with the masses of wealthy students from China, spending their parents money.

Kate Spade is still relatively affordable if you are a fan of colour. White co and Ralph kids are my favourites for bargain hunting naice stuff for the DDs. I used to love Agent Provocateur for sluttish stuff but still bfing so no idea whether they are any good now.

Gone are the days where you can pick up some Jimmy Choos for £100ish at Bicester damn you rich students!

Was there last week, and did get a few bits from Ted Baker and Reiss.

One of those places that I visit, and come away thinking 'well that was a waste of time!'

I went in April and it was ok, went on a Sunday and stayed overnight which is just as well as it was unbearably busy so we just popped back on the Monday morning.

Also witnessed a couple in Burberry absolutely stuff three of their biggest bags full of purchases. So full that Burberry had to give them a special strap to look through the handles to give them a chance at actually carrying them. There must've been thousands of pounds worth in there

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One of those places that I visit, and come away thinking 'well that was a waste of time!'

That sums up Bicester for me too. Luckily I only live 30 mins away and I can go to the nice garden centre on the way home!![saddo!]

I'm here: it's shot/ I need a trust fund to stand a chance eve. Starbucks has closed...

I prefer the Great Western outlet centre in Swindon. The Gap outlet is my favourite.

Too high-end for me nowadays. I went about a year ago and bought nothing apart from an expensive sandwich.

Gunwharf Quays at Portsmouth is miles better.