In the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside sits Bicester Village, welcoming spring with a beautiful, thriving garden. Walk through wide avenues profuse with blooms and enjoy the unique blend of five-star hospitality, renowned restaurants and luxury fashion that makes the Village one of the most celebrated shopping experiences in the world.

Find the the latest styles from world-famous brands, including Paul Smith, Polo Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney, fresh spring dishes in the al fresco dining spots and all of the personalised extras for which the Village is known and loved that will make your day unforgettable.

Just 90 minutes from London lies a secluded, 850-acre sustainable estate in the small Cotswold town of Lechlade.

Boasting interior design-led cabins, apartments and homes that look out onto a stunning waterfront, The Lakes by YOO offers the perfect base for families and friends to explore, unwind and create memories together.

Escape into nature at the woodland spa, take advantage of the on-site bar and kitchen or explore the great outdoors with one of the many bookable activities during your stay.

Hidden within the beautiful landscape of Oxfordshire’s Aynho Park is RH England, the first gallery outside of North America from luxury home furnishings brand, RH.

Just 20 minutes from Bicester Village, this Grade I listed building is a labyrinth of more than 60 treasure-filled rooms, each showcasing the latest in luxury furniture against a backdrop of original seventeenth-century details.

Beyond interiors, explore the Sir John Soane exhibition and three unique eateries – the Orangery, the Loggia and The Conservatory (opening soon) – along with a Wine Lounge, Tea Salon and Juicery. Set upon the edge of the great lawn, these intimate lounges frame panoramic views of The Deer Park and the bucolic landscape beyond.

Storied symbols and iconic design meet palatial prestige at Blenheim Palace’s Icons of British Fashion exhibition. of which Bicester Village is a proud sponsor for 2024.

Celebrating the rich history of British fashion, the exhibition sees world-class designers including the likes of Stella McCartney, Terry de Havilland and Vivienne Westwood take over the most significant rooms in the palace’s grand interiors.

Expect time-honoured collections from the past and present, bespoke designs and highly sought after loans from the most prestigious collectors.

A beautifully refurbished fifteenth-century Grade II listed coaching inn is home to the Bull in Burford. With 18 bedrooms – each a fusion of objet d’art and contemporary design – there are also four incredible restaurants, all fuelled by a love for local produce, culinary craftsmanship and the joy of hosting.

Gather at Wild or Hiro for intimate chef’s tablestyle celebrations; indulge at Horn, the signature dining room that serves an ever-changing menu of locally inspired dishes, or take to the terrace, Graze, for relaxed dining and comforting street food.

Embrace the day in true Cotswolds’ style with a visit to Daylesford. The organic working farm is home to an award-winning farmshop where you can browse groceries, artisan homeware, gifts and antiques – with a personal shopping team on hand to help.

Stop for a meal at The Trough or The Old Spot, or cocktails and small plates in The Legbar, Daylesford’s Michelin Green Star cafés and restaurants. If you’ve time on your side, book onto their Cookery School to master your culinary techniques or visit Bamford Wellness Spa for a curated selection of treatments and movement classes dedicated to nurturing your well-being.

A charming escape from the throes of city life, the Cotswolds and its sleepy rural towns make up nearly 800 square miles of sheep-nibbled hills and winding limestone lanes.

Starting from the charming market town of Moreton-In-Marsh, spend a day exploring the area’s lesser-known secrets of Broadwell and Icomb, before driving down to honey-hued Bibury for a postcard-worthy view of its quaint, cottage-lined Arlington Row. Cameras at the ready...

If you’ve time to venture into Oxford itself, make the Ashmolean Museum top of your hit list. Notably famous for being the first public museum in Britain, it’s home to half a million years of human history and creativity, from ancient Egyptian mummies to modern art.

Plus, there’s two exhibitions to admire this season; one showcasing rare Flemish drawings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and ‘Money Talks’, an explorative, artistic showcase of how currency is used and depicted in our modern world.