Always a lovely visit to the Covered Market. We always visit Ben's Cookies and it's always a treat. Taylors is also a favorite. This time it was decorated beautifully for Christmas and was so lovely. Will definitely visit again when in Oxford.

If you are looking for a quick bite for energy, a coffee or dessert or a nice Oxford souvenir, this is a great market to visit. It is perfectly located between Christ Church College and many of the other landmark college buildings like the Radcliffe, Bodleian and Sheldonian. Its cover protects its visitors from the elements which was the cold the day we visited. Here we were introduced to Mulled Wine. We also were able to find souvenirs and a quick bite for energy. It was fun to visit.

We went in here out of the rain, it was like an aladdins cave, there was loads of different wee businesses, I loved all the food places. That's my jam. There was cookies, chocolates, beers, cafes, fruit and veg, butchers, fishmongers, the cutest wee bags, noodles, just everything I like and we spent some time in there having a bloody good mooch, so I'd recommend this wee gem

In the Internet age, the marketplace has shifted to bland, monopolistic, corporate conglomerates mainly focusing on pricing competition. The shopping Mall in the US has been on decline, and department stores in the UK are not too far behind, though seemingly in better health than ours as there is a greater proliferation. Case in point, even the centuries-old institution Boswell's Department Store in Oxford closed its doors a few years ago, ending one of those rare pleasures of the past of browsing for tangible items in a bricks and mortar setting. That being said, the Covered Market lives on, and not only is it a pleasant experience to wander around the unique shops with enticing wears, but it is important to support the small businesses that keep the world from becoming uniformly boring. One of my favorite shops here is located near the back called "Collector's Company" (130 The Covered Market). It's a bit of a blast from the past featuring all sorts of models, coins, and "Man Cave Stuff" that would delight many men. I was impressed with the offerings crammed into the small space, and despite being familiar with many "man cave type collectibles", found some unique items I did not know existed. I love how despite the world becoming more and more uniform, unitized, McDonaldized, etc., there still exists store like this and the other unique shops of the Covered Market that make visiting other places an enlighting and pleasant experience. Simple meals, fresh produce, and fashion are all available here to enjoy.

We visited Oxford on a rainy day and were early for a tour of the town center. Since we had time to kill, we dropped in. It kept us dry for a while. They do have some nice shops in the covered market. A nice place to kill some some or get something to drink and/or eat. On rainy days it does get a little busy around lunch time.

Visited this spot to try find some local businesses rather than high street multiples. Plenty of top shops, cafes, etc. We visited The Market Tap by Tap Social for a beer & a bun - there was a large seating area adjoining it & it had a fab choice. Definitely visiting here the next time I'm in Oxford.

We came here for a look around as well as getting a coffee. Quite a few places were closed as it was a Monday. It is definitely worth a look for the interesting independent businesses located here. There is a good choice of eateries here.

Despite the large number of tourists cramming into this relatively cramped space, the building has managed to retain its original historic appearance. Some shops are clearly aimed at mass tourism and attract many people looking for the perfect Instagram shot. At the same time though, there was a fantastic coffee shop with delicious cake. All in all, definitely worth a visit because of the unique atmosphere and some nice shops and catering establishments.