Shopping in Oxford
Shop in the Covered Market – there are plenty goodies
to choose from.
Oxford has probably had a market since at least the late 9th
century, but the first written reference is found in 12th-century
records. Oxford market started at Carfax and quickly spread along
adjoining streets.
Created as a replacement for what had, by 1772, become the sprawling
development of street market stalls with medieval origins, the
Oxford Covered Market was officially opened two years later.
Today, it houses numerous traders selling an amazing variety
of goods – fresh fruit, vegetables, breads & cakes,
meats, cheeses, seafood, fine foods, flowers, leather goods, jewellery,
clothing, gifts – the mix creates a wonderful atmosphere.
As with many a market, its sights and smells are part of the
experience. It may be the smell of freshly-ground coffee or perhaps
the attractive displays of flowers or fruit.
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East Oxford Farmers' Market
Cowley Road
Oxford
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The East Oxford Farmers' & Community Market offers the weekly
staples – eggs, milk, vegetables, cheese, meats –
all sourced from within 30 miles of the city. The Fairtrade products
on sale come from further afield, but with as low a carbon footprint
as feasible. The market also has a variety of other products,
including jewellery, clothing and second-hand books. The market
cafe sells delicious breakfasts, lunches, cakes and Fairtrade
teas and coffee.
Farmers' Market at Headington
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Based at the Headington Shopping Centre, this farmers’
market sells an extensive range of food, including fresh vegetables
and fruit in season, meat, bread, home-made sauces, jams, preserves
and chutneys, cheese, honey, eggs and fresh fish. Take your own
shopping bags, to help save the environment and avoid the stallholders
having to provide you with plastic bags.
Bicester Village - View
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Just a few miles Oxford, the Bicester Village is home to over
130 designer outlet boutiques including, Anya Hindmarch, Aquascutum,
Ted Baker, Church’s, Bally, Pringle of Scotland, DKNY, Salvatore
Ferragamo, Samsonite, Ermenegildo Zegna and Hugo Boss.
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