PEOPLE can still shop at Bicester Village during lockdown as it launches a new virtual shopping experience.

The service allows people to browse 79 boutiques at the site from home online - with the help of a personal shopper if they wish - and items are delivered to their doorstep. 

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In order to shop though, you have to either contact the brands of your choosing where staff will arrange a private virtual 'consultation', or contact the outlet's personal shoppers who can organise this.

Purchases will be delivered or can be collected.

A statement on the designer outlet's website says: "Following the measures announced by the UK government Bicester Village is now closed until Wednesday 2 December.

"We hope you enjoy our new Virtual Shopping service allowing you to shop from the comfort of your own home and enjoy delivery direct to your door.

"We will miss all of you but look forward to seeing you again soon. We hope you stay safe and well."