Bicester ( BIST-ər) is a market town and civil parish in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England, 11 miles (18 km) north-east of Oxford. The town is a notable tourist attraction due to the Bicester Village shopping centre. The historical town centre – designated as a conservation area – has a local market and numerous independent shops and restaurants. Bicester also has a town council and a mayor.
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The town has long had good transport links, being at the intersection of two Roman roads. It has direct rail connections to Oxford, London and Birmingham, and is on the route of under-construction East West Rail which will link it directly to Milton Keynes and Cambridge. The A41 primary road runs through the town, connecting it to Aylesbury, the M40 and the A34.
Bicester experienced significant growth in the 20th century due to its strategic military role, with RAF Bicester established in 1917 and a major ordnance depot built in 1942 to support World War II operations. These installations spurred post-war urban development. RAF Bicester closed and has since been repurposed for civilian use as a heritage centre.
Bicester is one of the fastest-growing towns in Oxfordshire..
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Towns around Bicester
- Oxford18 km SW
- Cowley19 km S
- Banbury22 km NW
- Aylesbury25 km E
- Witney26 km SW
- Abingdon27 km S
- Bletchley31 km E
- Milton Keynes32 km NE
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