Best Of Britain

What’s your indulgence over this coming coronation weekend? Street party? Cocktails? A cream tea? Or are you more of an event type of person? A day out, even if the British weather does not join in the fun! A weekend of celebration of just being in Britain during this occasion is what it’s all about. So what will you be doing?

Flags everywhere, excitement, and a mood of celebration, London is wrapped in a festive atmosphere because millions of people across the UK and beyond are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, a symbolic ceremony full of pomp and ceremony that the British do so well. This is something that will likely happen only once in people’s lifetime so it’s an important day.

If you have not already booked yourself in for a street party and are more of the experiential type then a day out with a unique destination that gives beautiful British countryside, Bicester Village, a designer outlet shopping centre on the outskirts of Bicester, a town in Oxfordshire, England, is the way to go.

With almost beach-like huts in candy colours, Where shopping at the best designer outlets give joy as well as bargains, food and rests spots are plentiful and even the cleanest toilets you have ever seen.

They have a series of physical activations to commemorate this royal occasion. Besides the blossoming decorations consisting of floral installations everywhere, Bicester Village will also highlight a variety of British brands.

As Britain itself is showing the best it has to offer, Bicester Village highlights its own ‘Best of British brands’. Iconic brands such as Vivienne Westwood, Mulberry, Stella McCartney, Paul Smiths, Holland Cooper and Dunhill, showcase their spring collections and beyond. These brands have a huge variety of styles and options, from elevated to everyday, fashion accessories, perfumes and homewares.

Apart from fashion, food is an important part of any celebration. Bicester Village pays homage to quintessential British food with Afternoon Tea available at London Grade and Farmshop Restaurant. Think scones with clotted cream, sandwiches and special Coronation Chicken and a Fish and Chip bar. To round off with a sweet treat, Oliphants will also be offering royal tea and biscuits and Earl Grey-flavoured ice cream.

Join in on the national celebration and feel like a royal yourself at Bicester Village.

Find out more about visiting Bicester Village here

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