The Covered Market came into existence in the late 18th century and has since been a favourite with the locals and tourists alike. The idea behind creating a covered market space was to clear out shabby stalls from the streets of Oxford. Land too was expensive for many small traders who were forced to scatter their stalls and services around the town.

The market was used as a central complex to sell farm produce, meat, fish and dairy products. The retailers at the Oxford Covered Market today continue to sell foodstuff but the range of items sold has expanded considerably. The market now has numerous bakeries, cafes and many options for shopping. The market has something or the other to serve your demands. It is especially recommended for indulging your taste buds because let’s face it – Oxford museums are surely a great food for the brain but they don’t exactly do much for the stomach.

Try Ben’s Cookies and the Oxford Cheese Shop at the market.

• Saturday is a particularly busy time at the market.

• By Bus: Carfax (Stop I2) – 3, 5, 13, 23, 270, 275, 280, N3, X13.

• The Mitre
• All Bar One
• Mission Burrito
• At Thai
• Shezan
• The Pie Emporium
•  Pizza Hut

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