Forget spending hours finding a parking spot or navigating a school trip and engineering works on the Central line, Bicester Village is a dream to get to.

“Get the train!” advises Fishlock. “The journey is just under an hour from Marylebone and super smooth. You’ll arrive directly into the Village and everything, from being greeted by hosts at the turnstiles through to the train station concierge, makes it a unique shopping experience.”

If you want to experience the best of personal shopping, book a free appointment with one of Bicester Village’s expert stylists.

“Our team have the inside information and tips for the latest brand drops and the best offers and will tailor an experience according to your needs,” explains Fishlock. 

“A personal shopper can meet you at the station and walk you through the village with a coffee or they can arrange for you to be brought to The Apartment, an invitation-only private space in the Village for VIP guest experiences, where you can have a light breakfast in the comfort of one of our suites.

“You can relax with chilled champagne or juices on arrival, your own choice of music in the personal shopping suites and many other perks that will make your visit relaxing and comfortable. 

“A consultation prior to your visit will give you an exclusive view of the boutique collections and we will book all your key appointments at our most coveted brands ahead of your visit, as well as preparing a personal shopping suite with some of your choices ready for your arrival.”

The serotonin buzz that comes from leaving a shopping trip laden with bags full of highly desirable clothes that complement your unique style deserves its own scientific study. 

But better still, at Bicester Village you can make the most of their specially tailored service to make the trip home with your precious cargo even easier.

“Sign up for hands-free shopping,” advises Fishlock. “This is a great service where we gather all your shopping and deliver it to the station at the end of your trip.”

Don’t mind if we do.

Show us someone who doesn’t enjoy a complimentary treat and we’ll show you a fibber. That’s why Fishlock recommends making sure you’re the first to know when it comes to all the best perks…

“One of the best ways to make the most of our offers would be to join our membership programme,” she says. 

“Bicester Village members can enjoy a whole host of exclusive benefits, including access to the private sale, a special birthday experience, and complimentary concierge services.”

To make the most of your trip to Bicester Village, make sure you keep your eyes peeled (or ask your personal shopper) for the buzziest brands.

“My top brands for Bicester right now are Maison Margiela, beautiful collections for fashion and accessories including incredible shoes, Vivienne Westwood – such an iconic British brand with beautiful structure and tailoring, and newcomer, Anine Bing,” Fishlock says.

No matter how many times you visit, you’re also bound to discover something new. Whether it’s freshly opened brands or a new campaign like the current English country garden-inspired trail, you won’t be short of reasons to hop on the train.

“We have a constant evolution of brands in the village,” explains Fishlock. “This past month alone we have opened Anine Bing, Diptyque, Heidi Klein, Maison Margiela Fragrance, Augustinus Bader – to name just a few of our exciting pop-ups.”