Destinations

Designer labels, outlet prices. More than 150 luxury boutiques, relaxed dining options, and VIP services make Bicester Village a shopper’s paradise and our dedicated station drops you at the door in just 46 minutes from London.

Brimming with industrial heritage and modern swagger, Birmingham offers Bullring & Grand Central for retail therapy, the family-friendly National SEA LIFE Centre and hands-on science fun at the Thinktank Museum. 

Explore rolling hills and storybook villages, the eerie Hellfire Caves, Coombe Hill for sweeping views, or indulge your inner child at the Roald Dahl Museum. All within easy reach of our stations across this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The capital needs little introduction, but it’s always worth another visit. Glide above the skyline on the London Eye, rub shoulders with the stars at Madame Tussauds, or enjoy a night of culture at the Royal Opera House.

Step into the “City of Dreaming Spires”. Tour Blenheim Palace, lose yourself among the books of the Bodleian Library, or browse priceless treasures in the Ashmolean Museum. all easily reached from Oxford station.

Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, catch a performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, or drift along the Avon with Avon Boating. Stratford Upon Avon is the perfect historical place for a stress-free cultural escape.

History comes alive in Warwick, where the magnificent Warwick Castle has been guarding the River Avon for more than 1,100 years. Climb the ramparts, watch thrilling falconry displays and explore lush grounds, all within a short stroll from Warwick station. 

From epic cup finals and sell-out gigs at Wembley Stadium to world-class shows at the OVO Arena, retail therapy at the London Shopping Outlet and blockbuster musicals inside the Troubadour Theatre, there’s something for every fan, shopper and culture-lover