{"id":163184,"date":"2024-11-07T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T05:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=163184"},"modified":"2024-11-04T18:05:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T17:05:18","slug":"its-beginning-to-look-like-christmas-in-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=163184","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Beginning to Look Like   Christmas in Oxford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0933f8e03eff05af38b3129bff4a1091 wp-block-paragraph\">Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little village in the heart of the English countryside called <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/celebrating-china-in-bicester-village\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bicester Village<\/a> near Oxford. Made up of delightful stores akin to gingerbread houses, running down a fantasy brick road; each of the stores held magical Christmas gifts for all. As the festive season came into view all the people gathered there to be part of the holiday spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a259aff069ea840a8ec632b9e4418021 wp-block-paragraph\">A Storybook Christmas, a festive wonderland, brought to life against the backdrop of the Oxfordshire countryside, could a place be more magical?  This sparkling story has become a timeless tale of celebration, warmth and festive spirit; twinkling lights, snow cannons, and live performances by <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/sound-in-situ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carol singers <\/a>and gospel choirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e6363bf6651ab06b0ccfe15c94e5f054 wp-block-paragraph\">They are first getting dressed up for Christmas. Whether it be morning afternoon or evening this magical setting had every outfit for every festive occasion, for every person in the family. All the visitors to this special magical kingdom got the opportunity to put their best foot forward for the social season after a day out of shopping for cut-price designer goodies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-.jpg?resize=580%2C812&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-.jpg?w=682&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-357935f6a55469eb29f593eae7b163e8 wp-block-paragraph\">Then it was time to wander the streets in search of beautiful designer bargains for all their loved ones, yet gifts of Christmas also involved presents for themselves. Especially in the wonderland as the extraordinary Sale, had up to 70% off the original retail price in boutiques across the Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-104c567c2eba23fbeb69a9127c6f3adc wp-block-paragraph\">Next up, as it is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, a staple at Bicester Village, Polo Ralph Lauren provided the perfect gift selection and a statement tree sat beautifully in the window display to support exclusive holiday-themed collections.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34e9003e83c513dea51ab772adca88be wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone in this Christmas story at the village had an array of designers to shop from including<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/circling-home-alexander-mcqueen-ss22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Alexander McQueen<\/a>, AllSaints, Balenciaga, Bally, Balmain, Breitling, Brunello Cucinelli, Burberry, Calvin Klein, C\u00e9line, CH Carolina Herrera, Acne Studios, Givenchy, Gucci, Paul Smith, Penhaligon\u2019s Max Mara, Michael Kors, Missoni, Molton Brown, KARL LAGERFELD, Kate Spade new york, KENZO, Roger Vivier, Rolex, Rupert Sanderson and that was only a fraction. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebicestercollection.com\/bicester-village\/en\/brands\">Browse all boutiques<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2007e7299ad91f24d87bfb0609a89b8e wp-block-paragraph\">Some old friends and new faces joined in the party this year&#8217;s tale. CREED the world-renowned perfume house. BYREDO with its luxurious scents skincare, and beauty products finds.  PAIGE DENIM helps you find the perfect, premium denim pieces. For those on the treadmill ON RUNNING will be there, or if travelling TUMI Luggage is on hand not just to pack your clothes bought but all the gorgeous presents as well.  And finally, CHARLOTTE TILBURY returned permanently with those perfect beauty stocking fillers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2fa0029ff92a85e4e81a53b878c7dbf wp-block-paragraph\">Those last-minute gifts and experiences were on offer so all the people went off through the village it was &#8216;shops ahoy&#8217;, but in this fairy tale, they got to rest and eat too experiencing \u2018The Taste of Christmas\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-22-at-16.22.28.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-22-at-16.22.28.png?resize=580%2C380&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-22-at-16.22.28.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-22-at-16.22.28.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-10-22-at-16.22.28.png?resize=768%2C503&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9494eb7ff536ea47e7ec828203100ea7 wp-block-paragraph\">After all, what is a story without putting your feet up and eating something decedent?  The starting part of the story was with a cocktail. Getting ski season ready with the Grey Goose x Farmshop Alpine terrace serving the perfect apr\u00e8s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd1aab28a122e981cb42dc8fbe4c6125 wp-block-paragraph\">But worry not listed in this fairytale are other options for those not into cocktails. What about a sausage roll? The debut pop-up from the famous Cotswold Guy offered delicious, locally sourced sweet and savoury treats, warming the hearts of many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b03d152708771f3284dfb63d4c1f5f41 wp-block-paragraph\">Family and friends indulged with the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/a-taste-of-blighty-10-london-spots-championing-seasonal-british-produce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ottolenghi <\/a>Christmas Hamper that provided the ultimate feast covering all bases from cakes, spices and cocktails. Paired with the newest book \u2018Comfort\u2019 from Yotam Ottolenghi with every copy in the shop signed by Yotam himself. It was as if the Father Christmas of food no less was actually with them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-nn-.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-nn-.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-nn-.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-nn-.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Its-Beginning-to-Look-Like-Christmas-in-Oxford-nn-.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-382ed2e3b823efce5a63f74ff2b58802 wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe because it&#8217;s this festive tale everyone expected chocolate.  Worry not chocolate was a-plenty. The first-ever Lindt Chocolate Bar opened its doors in the Bicester Village mall for the perfect sweet treat. Chocolate-drizzled profiteroles over at the Cecconi\u2019s Piaggio which were accompanied by freshly barista-made coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0729cb62ae67b9a545d7e57eabeb74cc wp-block-paragraph\">But before the shopping and present joy began, many of the families decided to visit the Village Workshop. A one-stop shop for seasonal must-haves, with Coralie Bickford-Smith\u2019s custom illustrations for the campaign bringing the space to life. Guests were able to purchase Bicester Village greeting cards, wrapping paper, free personalised ribbon and customisable Santa sacks. A host of talented makers shared their unique style in the Village, with artists lined up who took over the space each week, and personalised guests\u2019 purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d722e0c06780abb530fdea2d6824de81 wp-block-paragraph\">Having already booked in for some fun events the children parents grandparents uncles aunties and friends choose from amazing activities including<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1056188fd6228886ffb898e258b6d64c wp-block-paragraph\">2\u20138 DECEMBER: Illyboo Designs \u2013 exquisite baubles with a hand-painted name of your choice at no extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca2a71de4367f8a2f12d03e1448da4d2 wp-block-paragraph\">9\u201315 DECEMBER: The Lost Girls \u2013 a curated selection of napkins,stockings and ribbon with complimentary personalised embroidery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1ec415557ccfd5899f46f459e1c109c wp-block-paragraph\">16\u201322 DECEMBER: Illyboo Designs \u2013 complimentary calligraphy on name cards, gift tags and greetings cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe4bbcedc86f53faf38d40a289b67e86 wp-block-paragraph\">Now all the families had sent their Christmas wishes via the villages&#8217; festive Letters for Santa. Every guest who posted a letter, with a donation of \u00a31 per letter which went to the fairytale village DO GOOD charities, received a personal reply from Santa himself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-429342178679ad754ac2ab5edd96223e wp-block-paragraph\">Do you feel like you missed the Christmas <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/a-fairytale-for-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fairytale<\/a>? Worry not it is alive and swinging at Bicester Village from 7 November 2024 until 1 January 2025. With all the options of shopping eating fun music and crafting, the magical space speaks to everyone.  Bicester Village is the definitive place in which to find those major presents as well as last-minute gifts and experiences; as well as a great day out for a fun festive frolic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21e5d15d2f6528097d9d363256c8b9d4 wp-block-paragraph\">Village hours 09:00 \u2013 21:00 Bicester Village, Bicester Village 50 Pingle Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6WD,  find out all the information you need here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebicestercollection.com\/bicester-village\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thebicestercollection.com<\/a> and information on visiting is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebicestercollection.com\/bicester-village\/en\/visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebicestercollection.com\/bicester-village\/en\/products\/beauty\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color 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