Bicester Village car park to bring 517 additional spaces

Plans to build a 1,246 three-storey car and cycle hub were approved by Cherwell District Council in 2024.

But last year, Bicester Village’s plans for just a temporary car park were approved for a five year period, beginning from the date of its opening, allowing a review of when the larger hub will be required.

Three other major projects by the designer outlet are advancing in Oxford Road and are expected to be completed by October.

Western Terrace

Western Terrace CGI (Image: Bicester Village)

The Western Terrace is a three-level extension of the western end of the village, known as phase four, which was completed in 2017.

It will bring additional retail, food and beverage on the ground floor and expanded guest services on the first and second floors.

St Edburg’s Park

St Edburg’s Park (Image: Bicester Village)

Enabling works are underway for the new five-acre publicly accessible green space, St Edburg’s Park, which will offer multi-generation recreation, informal sports, family activities and community gatherings.

It will also create new connections for pedestrians and cyclists, linking the town centre to surrounding neighbourhoods, as part of Bicester’s expanding green infrastructure network.

Construction is expected to finish in autumn and the park is scheduled to open fully to the public in spring next year.

The development is delivering £1.2m of additional investment in sport provisions in Bicester to enhance local sports facilities including at Whiteland’s Farm.

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Middleton Stoney roundabout

Vehicle enter via the new access off Pingle Drive and exit to the north west, giving way onto the enhanced Middleton Stoney roundabout (Image: Motion)

Work will begin mid-April on constructing the Middleton Stoney roundabout, which will be a key route linking west Bicester, the town centre and nearby villages.

The plans will improve traffic flows and include segregated cycleways, continuous footway links, multiple new zebra crossings and a signal-controlled crossing, according to bosses.

There will be several phased lane restrictions and a period of road closures which will be adjusted as work progresses.

A Bicester Village spokesperson said: “The ongoing development aligns with the Bicester’s long‑term vision for greener travel, stronger community spaces, and better-connected neighbourhoods.

“We are especially pleased to announce the introduction of the new St Edburg’s Park, following lengthy consultation with the community.

“The park will provide new high‑quality green space where residents and visitors can come together for leisure, relaxation, and family activities.

“The improved active travel routes being created together with the upgraded Middleton Stoney roundabout will support the wider investment taking place across the area and together, we expect these improvements to support local wellbeing and contribute to a more vibrant and sustainable Bicester for years to come.”