Experience Oxfordshire Guide 2019

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The City of Dreaming Spires: Oxford
Oxford Covered Market
Home to a collection of independent shops and retailers, the
Covered Market dates back to the 18th century and is a hub
of wonderfully tucked-away retailers selling everything from
kitchenware and cakes, to hand-crafted gifts, jewellery and
male grooming products. Eating here is an experience you
won’t find anywhere else in the city; watch the skilled bakers
of The Cake Shop create masterpieces before popping
in to buy a cupcake, kick start your day with a full English
breakfast at Browns, or quench your thirst at a juicery, coffee
shop or the rooftop cocktail bar. It’s impossible to skip when
there are five different entrances!
High Street
Oxford’s picturesque and busy High Street, known locally
as ‘The High’, runs from Carfax Tower in the centre all the
way down and east to Magdalen Bridge. Aside from the
multiple Colleges lining the way, Oxford’s High Street features
a plethora of book shops, clothing retailers and vintage and
antique dealers, as well as fine-dining options such as
Quod restaurant. In addition, Oxford’s High Street boasts
England’s original coffeehouses - one that’s been around
since the 1650’s!
Oxford High Street
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Gloucester Green Market
Little Clarendon
Street
Not to be confused with
the indoor shopping
centre Clarendon Centre
on Cornmarket Street, the
bustling Little Clarendon
Street has stylish boutiques
like Olivia May, cheese
shops, vintage retailers
and more. Walk to the end
of Little Clarendon and
you will find yourself in the
relaxed and bohemian area
of Jericho, which boasts
more independent shops,
bookstores and unique
drinking establishments.