Markets and independent shops in Oxford

Markets and independent shops in Oxford

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   Blackwell's Books

   Founded in 1879, Blackwell's main Oxford shop is a veritable tourist attraction in itself, the vast 10,000-square-foot Norrington Room excavated beneath Trinity College Gardens laying claim to being the largest space dedicated to book sales in Europe. Another 9 speciality branches of this Oxford institution dot the city.

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   Botley Retail Park

   Has a Currys/PC World, Argos, Pets at Home, Hobbycraft and other large stores.

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   Clarendon Centre

   Small shopping centre located on the southern Cornmarket with modern shops for clothes, electronics and food.

   Mon-Sat 8:30AM-6PM; Sun 10:30AM-5PM

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   Covered Market

   High Street. Oxford has the oldest covered market in England. Unusual small shops, including a chocolate shop, cake shop, fine butchers, hat shop, florists, glassware, and charming cafes.

   Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM; Sun 10AM-4PM

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   Oxford University Press Bookshop

   Stocks a wide variety of books published by Oxford University Press.

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   University of Oxford Shop

   The official outlet for university souvenirs and gifts. (Bank Holidays and Sundays in June 11AM–4PM, Sundays in July and August 11AM–5PM.)

   Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM

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   Waterstones

   one of the largest branches of Britain's dominant bookshops. The bookshop houses many different works both academic and leisurely catering to many tastes and preferences. There is also a café making it perfect for meeting friends or taking a break.

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   Westgate Shopping Centre

   Westgate has mostly designer clothing shops such as Levis, Timberland, Hugo Boss and Cath Kidston. There is also a large John Lewis and yet another Blackwell's store.

   Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM; Sat 9AM-8PM; Sun 11AM-5PM

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   Seacourt Tower Retail Park

   Has a Sports Direct, Homebase, Dreams and Decathlon.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0).