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The Bicester Collection turns retail into an experience

The Collection’s 12 Villages across the world are a curated experience of luxury retail and hospitality

30 Jun 2025

The Bicester Collection is pushing boundaries of luxury retail and hospitality across Europe, China and North America. The Collection’s 12 Villages are world-renowned for these curated experiences, offering the world’s best brands at incredible value in open-air shopping destinations.

Cause for celebration

After 30 years of excellence, The Bicester Collection enters a new era of insider travel. As part of their thirtieth anniversary celebrations, Bicester Villager unveils ‘The Villager’, their in-house newspaper and ‘Beyond Village Venturing’ travel itineraries which reshape how guests can experience each destination. Curated by travel experts with global, as well as local insights, these selections contain ‘secret pockets’ that go beyond the usual guidebook.

Additionally, as Ingolstadt Village, Munich completes 20 years of curated experiences in fashion, hospitality and architecture, the Village continues to evolve and promise more innovative curations, rooted in values of guest-centred experiences. The Village’s architectural design fuses Art Nouveau and Bauhaus influence in its 110 boutiques that line the spacious streets.

Las Rozas Village, Madrid, marks its 25th anniversary with Mano a Mano, a year-long Ode to Craftsmanship highlighting its ongoing support for creative talent. The journey pays tribute to artisans preserving traditional techniques and shines a spotlight on the value of artisanal expertise.

As a starting point, raw materials take centre stage in Las Rozas Village through three themed episodes throughout the year: ceramics, textiles, and natural fibres, which borrows from Madrid’s sense of craft excellence. Shopping is best enjoyed with a blend of architecture and a sunset to wrap up the experience, and Las Rozas Village provides exactly that.

Let’s talk food and fashion

Experiences get a gastronomic intervention, as three-star Michelin chef Christian Le Squer brings his exclusive recipes to the Menu Palais, a culinary experience exclusive to La Valleé Village, Paris. It draws from the chef’s commitment to exceptional cuisine and his culinary heritage.

Kildare Village, Dublin, is home to quiet luxury in the form of 120 fashion and lifestyle brands. Also home to Ireland’s largest outdoor sculpture garden that presents Irish culture in an innovative manner. The shopping experience reaches new levels of comfort and delight, including services like ‘Perfect Palette’, a 40-minute colour analysis appointment and tailored personal shopping experiences.

In a world increasingly driven by the virtual, The Bicester Collection offers something refreshingly real: a chance to slow down, savour beauty and connect with craftsmanship, culture and places. Whether you’re discovering a hidden gem in a sunlit boutique or lingering over a meal in a garden-set café, every visit is an invitation to indulge in the art of living well. This is luxury not just to be seen, but to be felt, savoured, and remembered.

Visit The Bicester Collection’s website to plan your visit now