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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.

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Address: Market St, OX1 3DZ
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM; Sun 10AM-4PM
Website: oxford-coveredmarket.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Brothers and Georgina's
Georgina’s is tucked away on the upper floor of the Covered Market, and this small café has a fairly groovy, hippy-ish décor and atmosphere. You’ll pay more for your sandwiches and wraps here than you would at other places, but portions are huge and, for the most part, healthy. An exception to the latter is their loaded potato skins, which are slightly spiced and come with a heaping of sour cream. Delicious!
Mon–Fri 8:30AM–5PM£
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Alpha Bar
One of the healthier options inside the Covered Market, Alpha Bar serves up organic, fair-trade food. Sandwiches are reasonably priced, at around £3.50, and you can choose from their many interesting fillings, including baked tofu, seaweed and roasted vegetables. Their salads are priced by the pound and you can fill your recyclable container with good-for-you grains. A favourite among students for lunch, but make sure you get there early — they tend to run out of the more popular ingredients by around 3:30PM.
9AM–5PM(ish)
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Ben's Cookies
Great little shop right in the centre of Oxford, and much better quality than some of the other, over-priced coffee shops. Also notable for being the first store in what would later become an international chain. Popular with Oxford University students!
Mon-Sat 9:15AM-5:30PM; Sun 10AM-4PM
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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