When I was a student at St Hilda's College, I used to hide away in this wonderful Aladdin's cave of delightful scents and lovely things to look at and (occasionally, student grant permitting) buy. That was in the late 1970s, and not much has changed. Walking around with my husband leaning partly on him and partly on a walking-stick, I... More

A lucky find, tucked away in a corner of Oxford that you wouldn't expect. The market is a proper amrket with fruit and veg, and butchers stalls as well as more touristy jewellry outlets, clothing shops and a good line in refreshments. The stalls are often more like tiny shops, and the whole thing is undercover (no suprise there) so... More

If you are in Oxford it is time well spent to have a browse round here. The Oxford Cafe serves a good coffee and pleasant staff to serve you.Otherwise, there are a good variety of shops in here covering a wide range

A multitude of the quirky and traditional all housed beneath the cover of an old covered market. Literally off the main high street - could be easily missed. All sorts of lovely things to see and smell. The Oxford Cafe served a good mug of tea with a gorgeous cranberry lemon muffin. We returned later in the day for a... More

A great market that offered a little something for everyone including food, clothes, branded items and local designer items etc. A very charming atmosphere.

You can enter from High St or Cornmarket, or the 'back ways'. Some legendary shops: David John's (butchers but also the place to buy pies or other classic British food on the go). Ben's Cookies - seriously...you have to try them. Expensive but SO worth it! The Cake Shop - watch from the window these experts at work...making incredible cakes.... More

This is how I put it to people: You came to see the colleges but found yourself just as impressed with this hidden away gem in the heart of the city, out of regular sight so a true surprise. Hidden away is the best word to describe where the market is. It is surrouded by buildings on all which are... More

Well worth a visit. Good place to shop and browse traditional British fare eg. excellent butchers. Some interesting outlets with ethnic goods eg. the vendor of Kashmiri items. Also recommend a snack and coffee in Brown's Cafe as a welcome change from the CostaBucks coffee chains.

Some unusual shops in here. Little independent places for browsing. The fruit & veg store, butchers and fishmongers are worth the trip alone. Then there is the pie shop :) Interestingly in one of the little shops I was told the price of an item was £15.99. I offered if I bought 2 would they take £30? I was told... More