posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jul 25
Situated in Great Britain Bicester, Oxfordshire is very near London, just one hour away and it is building in reputation and resources. Lets examine the towns past before we visit the present.
There’s been records of a town in the area since Saxon times and it’s been known by it’s modern day name since the middle of the 17th century. While it’s not certain how it got it’s name it’s commonly thought that it was due to a nearby Roman settlement which had two forts in it, which gives us the Latin name of Bi-cester which literally means Two Forts.
In the 16th century a range of different buildings were built many of which still remain today like St Edburg’s Parish Church and the Market Square but it’s still possible to see many other historic buildings.
Many tourists flock to Bicester, it’s ideally located near to the city of Oxford and makes it a great day trip from there. When you are in the town you if it’s summer time you can have a guided walk of the town with a local historian, this is only available June until August.
Restaurants, English public houses and small shops all go to make this town so quaint with such a wonderful English feel to it. On the edge of the boundaries there are also places of interest like the Bicester RAF Airfield which has a fine example, dating back to before the second world war, of a control tower, there’s also Rousham Park which has a lovely hose and gardens.
Another place to visit is the world famous Waddeson Manor which is internationally known for it’s fine collection of decorative arts from the French 18th century. It was built by Baron Ferdinand 130 years ago just in order to entertain his friends. You’ll find magnificent furniture, exquisite portraitist and fine gardens at the manor which all point to why it’s such an attraction for tourists.
Bicester also has it’s modern attractions with the Bicester Village which has become a centre for outlet shopping for 100 mile radius. It’s compiled of 130 lifestyle, fashion and bargain shops and it brings in visitors by their thousands, it has something for virtually everyone.
If you are thinking of visiting Bicester – Oxfordshire then you can easily stay a few days and be busy all of the time. You can combine the old with the new and enjoy every moment of it.
