Why go
- Town in Oxfordshire, England.
- Served by Bernwood Farm Airstrip.
History
Bicester is a market town and civil parish in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England, 11 miles (18 km) north-east of Oxford. The town is a notable tourist attraction due to the Bicester Village shopping centre. The historical town centre – designated as a conservation area – has a local market and numerous independent shops and restaurants. Bicester also has a town council and a mayor.
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · 75 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JS · copperkitchenbicester.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · This Starbucks cafe is the "Weston on the Green - A34 North" store. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:30; Sa-Su 06:30-19:30 Features: takeaway… · starbucks.com
Turkish, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Turkish & Mediterranean Food · 92 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LP · denisrestaurant.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Bicester, OX27 7SG · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:50; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:50; Su 12:00-21:50 Features: delivery · Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX26 3AH · pizzahut.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · pret.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Northampton Road, Bicester, OX27 7RD · kfc.co.uk
Italian, Italian Pizza, Pizza, Cafe, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Bar, Beer, Cake, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su… · thepizzaboysbicester.com
Indoor
Breakfast, Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 13 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD · jennys-cafe-and-bistro.cafe-encore.com
Pasty, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:45-13:45; PH closed · 44 West Street, MK18 2NS
Indian, Bangladeshi, Restaurant · Features: halal · 3-4 Deans Court, Bicester, OX26 6RD · anicabicester.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Unit E3-4 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES · grandvillageimperial.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 63 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JW · bamboohousesushi.co.uk
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 73 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JS · mizuizakaya.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:00 · 23 The Green, Evenley, NN13 5SQ · forgecoffee.co.uk
Dessert, Fast Food · Dessert fast food · Bicester, OX26 6WD
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 2 North Street, Bicester, OX26 6ND
Bangladeshi, Restaurant · Bangladeshi restaurant · 8 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AW
Fast Food · fast food · 7 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN · 7grill.co.uk
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · Bicester, OX26 6WD
Restaurant · restaurant · 9 Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AN · bcthairestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 62-64 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6LG · coffee1.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · Unit E1 Kelso Road, Bicester, OX26 1ES
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:30 Features: takeaway · 28 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG · location.wimpy.uk.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: closed Features: takeaway · 21 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD · papajohns.co.uk
Sandwich, Cake, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · thenurseries.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant · Gt1 Pioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FA · nandos.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1A Pioneer Square, Bicester, OX26 6FA · prezzo.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access
Breakfast, Sandwich, Cafe, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00, Su 09:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 4JQ
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 16:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · Whitelands Way, Bicester, OX26 1EG
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 156, Bicester, OX26 6EU · shanshuirestaurant.co.uk
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food · 5 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Northampton Road, Weston-on-the-Green, OX25 3QL · themilkshedstore.co.uk
Dessert, Fast Food · Dessert fast food · 33 Crown Walk, Bicester, OX26 6HY
Fast Food · fast food · 32 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG · bicesterkebabandpizzatakeaway.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 15 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AD · cinnamontree-bicester.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegan options · 7 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JD · costa.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 29 Market Square, Bicester, OX26 6AG · pizzaexpress.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · OX27 7SG · greggs.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 20 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6TB
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 8 Barberry Place, Bicester, OX26 3HA
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Airports
London Oxford Airport (OXF) 8.6 mi to the centre
Langford Ln, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1RA, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Wycombe Air Park (HYC) 25 mi to the centre
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Turweston Aerodrome 9.8 mi to the centre
Turweston, ENG, GB
Enstone Aerodrome 12 mi to the centre
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Bicester Airfield 1.2 mi to the centre
Bicester, ENG, GB
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip 3 mi to the centre
Bicester, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Salters Steamers
Where to stay
Ardley Rd, Middleton Stoney, Bicester OX25 4AD, United Kingdom · talbotlodge.com
Launton Rd, Bicester OX27 9AS, United Kingdom · westfarmstablestudios.co.uk
Lower Rd, Blackthorn, Bicester OX25 1TG, United Kingdom · limetreesfarm.co.uk
Poundon, Bicester OX27 9BB, United Kingdom · hvfarm.co.uk
Main St, Poundon, Bicester OX27 9BB, United Kingdom · manorfarmpoundon.co.uk
100 Buckingham Rd, Bicester OX26 4EQ, United Kingdom · wattslodge.com
A4095, Chesterton, Bicester OX26 1UE, United Kingdom · thechestertonhotel.com
Wendlebury Rd, Wendlebury, Bicester OX25 2PW, United Kingdom · thelionbicester.co.uk
Glebe Lake Caravan park,Stratton Lane, Fringford, Bicester OX27 8RJ, United Kingdom · glebeleisure.co.uk
Gateway Business Park, Wendlebury Rd, Bicester OX25 2BX, United Kingdom · ihg.com
63 North St, Bicester OX26 6NB, United Kingdom · theolivetreeattheplough.com
Manor Farm/Northampton Rd, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester OX25 3QL, United Kingdom · westoncaravanandcampsite.co.uk
Oxford Rd, Bicester OX26 1AN, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Bicester OX26 1TH, United Kingdom · bicesterhotelgolfandspa.com
Oxfordshire OX27 9AF, United Kingdom · grangefarmcottages.co.uk
Northampton Rd, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester OX25 3QL, United Kingdom · themanorweston.com
Mill Rd, Stratton Audley, Bicester OX27 9BJ, United Kingdom · old-school.co.uk
40 Market Square, Bicester OX26 6AH, United Kingdom · kingsarms-bicester.com
Indoor
Buckingham Rd, Launton, Bicester OX26 4EQ, United Kingdom · bicesterheritage.co.uk
19 Market Square, Bicester OX26 6AD, United Kingdom · staysoxfordshire.co.uk
Kings End, Bicester OX26 6DR, United Kingdom · littleburyhotel.com
Northampton Rd, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester OX25 3QX, United Kingdom · ibrahimstravelexperience.eu
Ardley Rd, Middleton Stoney, Bicester OX25 4AD, United Kingdom · thejerseyarms.co.uk
1 Murdock Rd., Bicester OX26 4PP, United Kingdom · almondtreehotel.co.uk
23 Churchill Rd, Bicester OX26 4TR, United Kingdom · ava-house.com
Mill Rd, Stratton Audley, Bicester OX27 9BJ, United Kingdom
Stoke Lyne Rd, Stratton Audley, Bicester OX27 9AT, United Kingdom
Weston-on-the-Green B430, Bicester OX25 3QL, United Kingdom
6 St Anne's Cl, Bicester OX26 4UD, United Kingdom
5 Benson Cl, Bicester OX26 5QF, United Kingdom
Indoor
2, Dewars Farm Cottages, Ardley Rd, Middleton Stoney, Bicester OX25 4AE, United Kingdom
73 Pioneer Way, Bicester OX26 1BF, United Kingdom
10 Butterbur Gardens, Bicester OX26 3ZA, United Kingdom
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bernwood Farm Airstrip; 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bicester, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Adventure