Discover Bicester, Oxfordshire

Bicester is a town in Cherwell district, in northeastern Oxfordshire, England. It has a population of 30,000 people (2012 estimate) and is among the fastest growing towns in Oxfordshire.

Market Square in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Market_Square,_Bicester.jpg
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Present-day Bicester developed out of an Anglo-Saxon settlement that emerged in the 6th century. Pre-dating the Saxons is the Roman settlement of Alchester, located just 3 km (2 mi) to the southwest of the present town center. Bicester, meaning "two forts" was established by the West Saxons at the crossroad of ancient trade routes.

The Domesday Book in 1086 recorded Bicester as Berencestra. At that time it was held by Norman nobleman Robert D'Oyly. The town began as twin settlements on separate sides of the River Bure.

Visiting Bicester

From London, take the M40 motorway to Junction 9 then continue north on the A41 road to reach Bicester.

St Edburg's Church, Bicester: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Edburg%27s_Church,_Bicester_-_geograph.org.uk_-_60320.jpg
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Places of Interest in Bicester

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