The Covered Market Oxford

The Covered Market Oxford Inside The Covered Market you will find a collection of unique clothing stores, gift shops, florists, bakers, butchers, superb restaurants plus much more!
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The Covered Market Oxford, which first opened in 1774, now features more than 50 small, independent traders selling a mix of food, fresh produce, fashion and gifts, and offers a unique showcase for the very best in local crafts, fashion, food and drink. Our market thrives on the expertise and experience of those people who choose to trade here, our suppliers and buyers, and those who come and spen

d their money here. So, whether you are a visitor or a local resident, business or student, we extend you a warm welcome and look forward to making you a loyal customer.

📚 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️Bank Holiday incoming… so obviously we needed a good book. 📖We went straight to Oliver Mason owner of G...
27/08/2026

📚 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️

Bank Holiday incoming… so obviously we needed a good book. 📖

We went straight to Oliver Mason owner of Gulp Fiction – a man whose knowledge of books is, frankly, almost encyclopaedic. Ahem. 😉

His summer pick? The Correspondent by Virginia Evans – a funny, moving novel told through letters and emails, and winner of the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction. Just the sort of book to disappear into over a long weekend.

And here’s another little spot while we’re at it… 👀

You can actually put Oliver's incredible book-detective powers to work with their Book Lovers’ Happy Hour. Tell him your reading and cocktail tastes and they’ll serve up three personalised courses of book recommendations and cocktails – with one book to take home from each course. 🍸📚🍸📚🍸📚

That’s 3 books + 3 cocktails for £60, with 10% off any extra books you buy during the experience.

Possibly the perfect Bank Holiday treat? We’ll leave you to ponder that one over a cocktail…

📍 Find Gulp Fiction in the Covered Market.

🌭 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️Spotted: possibly the most gloriously low-effort Bank Holiday picnic in Oxford. 👀🧺The Oxford Dogs Picni...
26/08/2026

🌭 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️

Spotted: possibly the most gloriously low-effort Bank Holiday picnic in Oxford. 👀🧺

The Oxford Dogs Picnic Box is basically summer sorted in one cardboard box: 2 classic hot dogs, 2 giant soft pretzels, loaded cheesy nachos and 2 cold drinks – all packed up and ready to take wherever the day leads you. 🌭🥨🧀🥤

Perfect for a spontaneous park stop, a day exploring Oxford or simply when making your own picnic feels like far too much admin.

And because the box is cardboard, it’s a more planet-friendly way to picnic too. 🌿 Just remember to take your litter home with you when the feasting is done.

Fresh, filling, grab-and-go and requiring precisely zero sandwich preparation. We approve. 😎 📍 Available every day at Oxford Dogs in the Covered Market.

Fancy more picnic ideas? Check out our Quick Fix Picnic guide on the market website. 🕵️

☀️ Bank Holiday weekend, at The Covered Market! ☀️Got plans for the Summer Bank Holiday weekend? 👀Spend your weekend you...
25/08/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday weekend, at The Covered Market! ☀️

Got plans for the Summer Bank Holiday weekend? 👀

Spend your weekend your way at The Covered Market. Start slowly with coffee and something freshly baked, explore more than 50 brilliant independent businesses, discover a new lunchtime favourite and pick up a few treats for later.

🥐 Breakfast or brunch
🛍️ Independent shopping
🌍 Flavours from around the world
🍦 Essential Bank Holiday treats
🧀 And plenty of goodies to take home too

And if the sun is shining, why not turn your market haul into an impromptu picnic? 🧺☀️ Our Quick Fix Picnics guide is packed with ideas for pulling together something delicious with minimal fuss – all in one trip to the Market. Find it on our website.

🌙 And there’s no need to rush off! The Market is open late on both Friday and Saturday, giving you even more time to eat, drink, browse and enjoy the start of the long weekend.

No rushing. No complicated itinerary. Just come hungry, come curious and make a weekend of it. ❤️

📍 Oxford Covered Market
Fri 8am - 10pm
Sat 8am - 10pm
Sun 10am - 5pm
Mon 10am - 5pm

Individual trader opening hours may vary over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Make something, discover something, meet someone. ✨ This week’s line-up brings together creativity, independent style at...
24/08/2026

Make something, discover something, meet someone. ✨ This week’s line-up brings together creativity, independent style at Goodies and some familiar Market favourites

🧵 The Embroidery Social
Thurs 27 Aug | 6–8pm
📍 The Market Tap
Join Together We Make for a relaxed embroidery workshop with textile artist Jessica Ormerod (). Bring a simple image to work from and learn a range of stitches and techniques while meeting fellow creatives.
No experience needed. £15 including materials, or £5 if you bring your own.

👔 Conkers AW26 at Goodies
Thurs 27 August | 7pm
📍 Goodies, The Covered Market
Goodies welcomes Ollie, founder of Conkers, for a special evening introducing the new Autumn/Winter 2026 collection. See the new pieces, hear the story behind AW26, and chat to Ollie about the thinking, craftsmanship and care that goes into every piece.
Free,spaces are limited. RSVP via [email protected] or DM Goodies to reserve your spot.

Plus weekly regulars...
🧶 The Woolhound Social Stitch - Every Thurs 5:30pm & Sat 10am at Gulp Fiction
☕ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony - Every Thurs | 6pm at Lula’s Ethiopian Café
🧠 Simpletons Quiz Night - Most Thurs | 7:30pm at Gulp Fiction

🍷 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️Alright, we’ll admit it… we didn’t technically spot this one. We asked the wonderful Stuey at The Marke...
21/08/2026

🍷 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️

Alright, we’ll admit it… we didn’t technically spot this one. We asked the wonderful Stuey at The Market Cellar Door for his top summer pick – and he came straight back with AIX Provence Rosé. 🌸

His verdict? A premium, mouthwatering rosé that’s just the thing for sunny-day sipping.

And if you’re wondering what to serve alongside it, Stuey recommends a summery Niçoise salad, grilled prawns straight from the BBQ or – if you’re feeling particularly fancy – oysters. 🦪✨

Basically, summer in a bottle. We’ll raise a glass to that. 🥂

📍 Find it at The Market Cellar Door in the Covered Market.

🍺 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️Well, with a name like Summer is Here, we really couldn’t walk past this one. 👀Brewed locally by Hanbre...
19/08/2026

🍺 SUMMER SPOT! ☀️

Well, with a name like Summer is Here, we really couldn’t walk past this one. 👀

Brewed locally by Hanbrewery, the team behind Teardrop Bar, this seasonal pale ale only makes an appearance once a year – which, given the British summer, feels entirely appropriate. 😎

Young elderflowers foraged from the Oxfordshire countryside are infused with pale malt to create a floral, hoppy and seriously refreshing ale – basically a little taste of summer in a glass.

It's 4.9% and vegetarian too, it’s just the thing to add a bit of extra summer style to the weekend. 🍻

📍 Find it at Teardrop Bar in the Covered Market.

A little stitch, a little sip, a little quiz, a little live music… 🎶☕🧶 There’s plenty to dip into at the Covered Market ...
17/08/2026

A little stitch, a little sip, a little quiz, a little live music… 🎶☕🧶 There’s plenty to dip into at the Covered Market this week.

🧶 The Woolhound Social Stitch
Every Thurs 5:30pm & Sat 10am
📍 Gulp Fiction
Free, relaxed knitting & crochet hangout in Gulp Fiction’s upstairs café-bar. Bring a project, grab a drink, and stitch at your own pace. No booking, all welcome. Free

☕✨ Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Thurs 20 Aug | 6pm
📍Lula’s Ethiopian Café
Traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, warm popcorn, gentle jazz. A beautiful weekly tradition.

🧠 Simpletons Quiz Night
Most Thursdays | 7:30pm (Check with trader)
📍 Gulp Fiction
A fun, friendly quiz night at Gulp's bookshop-bar café. Expect great questions, good company, and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for teams or solo quizzers.
£1 per person. Just turn up, grab a drink, and get involved!

🎶 Market Tap Live!
Fri 21 Aug | 7pm
📍 Central Square w/The Market Tap
A Night of Music, hosted by Nash. Monthly live music showcase to The Market Tap, with top local talent performing in the historic Central Square setting of the Covered Market. Free

🧺 Picnic plans without the picnic prep? We’re in.When the sun’s shining, the last thing you want to do is spend hours ge...
13/08/2026

🧺 Picnic plans without the picnic prep? We’re in.

When the sun’s shining, the last thing you want to do is spend hours getting lunch organised. Our Quick-fix Picnic guide is here to help you skip straight to the good bit. ☀️

Swing by the Covered Market, gather everything from fabulous cheeses and freshly made sandwiches to cakes, local drinks and picnic-ready extras, then find yourself a sunny spot.

Spontaneous picnic? Sorted. 🌿

And when the feasting’s finished, please take your litter home with you and leave your picnic spot as lovely as you found it. 💚

👉 Discover the full Quick-fix Picnic guide on our website.

🧀 Do you know what affinage means?It’s the art of maturing and caring for cheese to bring out its very best flavour – an...
11/08/2026

🧀 Do you know what affinage means?

It’s the art of maturing and caring for cheese to bring out its very best flavour – and while it's a fairly rare practice in the UK, it’s something The Oxford Cheese Company has been doing for over 40 years!

For our latest Meet the Trader, we caught up with founder Robert Pouget to discover how his cheese journey began, why he chose the Covered Market as his home, what makes a really special cheese and, of course, his top picks for the Summer.

If you love cheese, this one’s definitely for you. 🧀❤️

👉 Read our interview with Robert and get to know one of the Market’s long-standing independent businesses.

🌻 SUMMER SPOTS! 🌻🧦☀️ We spotted these brilliant Sunflower Socks at Socktopus and, frankly, they might just be the happie...
11/08/2026

🌻 SUMMER SPOTS! 🌻

🧦☀️ We spotted these brilliant Sunflower Socks at Socktopus and, frankly, they might just be the happiest socks in the Market. Bursting with summery sunflower style, they’re also doing some good while looking fabulous.

Socktopus supports a number of charities through its sock collections, and these beauties are raising money for Beth’s Sunflowers – a charity created in memory of Beth, which raises funds and awareness to support people affected by blood cancer. 🌻💛

So you can add a little sunshine to your sock drawer and support a wonderful cause at the same time.

Now that’s what we call putting your best foot forward. 😎

📍 Find them at Socktopus in the Covered Market.

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