# Bicester Village presents Gardens and Gatherings  Celebrate the joys of summertime at Bicester Village. Explore our summer garden trail, featuring four custom designed, sensory-sparking gardens: the bee garden, The formal garden, in partnership with Blenheim Palace, The Waddesdon Manor garden, in partnership with Waddesdon Manor and the scent garden.  Discover newly arrived summer styles from the world’s most extraordinary brands. Your greatest summer day out yet awaits. # The bee garden  * Celebrating nature’s small, yet mighty creatures, this garden cultivates habitats for the Buckfast Abbey honey bees and includes wildflower meadows, bug hotels and bird houses to aid in conservation. " # The Blenheim Palace garden, in partnership with Blenheim Palace  * Classical renditions of popular songs from 1 pm to 4 pm every weekend, planter classes for the little ones during the summer holidays and purchase lemonade at Cecconi’s, gelato at Vero Latte and juices at Little Orange Van – all made using produce from their grounds. # The scent garden  * Find the perfect summer fragrance in our scent garden by lifting the lids of eight sculptures, each filled with the aroma of a different base note, including woody, amber and gourmand. Once you've found the base note you love, visit the boutiques in the Village to purchase the scent that speaks to you. * Looking for some inspiration? Discover our [summer fragrance guide](https://www.thebicestercollection.com/bicester-village/en/products/best-fragrance-perfumes), where we delve into the details on everything scent. # The Waddesdon Manor garden, in partnership with Waddesdon Manor  * Our garden takes inspiration from the Manor’s summer theme, ‘Flights of Fancy’, celebrating the brilliance of birds. Every structure you see is also carefully crafted to duplicate that of their renowned Aviary’s. Don’t forget to listen carefully to hear the birdsong of those in the Manor. **** # Discover a world of luxury at Bicester Village Discover a world of luxury at Bicester Village, the ultimate shopping destination. Home to more than 150 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, Bicester Village is nestled in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, less than an hour away from London. Find boutiques of leading British and international luxury fashion brands, offering previous season’s collections with spectacular savings all year round. With a VIP Pass, you’ll enjoy a 10% saving on the Village price in participating boutiques – making it the perfect companion for your shopping day. Drive directly to enjoy ample complimentary parking, or book travel by rail or taxi from London. Looking for an even more seamless visit? Opt for one of [Bicester Village's shopping packages](https://www.thebicestercollection.com/bicester-village/en/services/shopping-packages) to enjoy priority access to luxury boutiques, Reserved Parking and a tantalising three-course meal – all at great value. Too many bags? For an additional fee, enjoy delivery of your purchases directly to your London address, leaving you free to explore. Visit Bicester Village to enjoy a truly unforgettable day out – if you don’t come, you’ll never know.