Shopping

Oxford is home to a diverse shopping experience, with something for everyone. The centre of the shopping scene is Westgate, in the heart of the city. Here you’ll find some of the high street giants! From Zara to Superdry. This is just the beginning. There are numerous independent stores that are worthy of mention; The Ballroom Emporium in Cowley is a vintage shop with a huge variety of unique clothes, furniture, and even costumes. Cowley is also home to Indigo, a small shop that sells products from all over the world. Their combination of high-quality products and fair-trade policies mean they are certainly worth a visit or two.

It is impossible to talk about shopping without mentioning Oxford’s Covered Market. Located on the High Street, the Market has it all. The Hat Box is filled with beautiful, coloured hats of all descriptions, you are guaranteed to find your perfect fit or, at least, have a fun try-on session with friends. There’s also Next To Nothing and Ansari, a must see if you’re wanting a wardrobe refresh but The Garden is a student favourite for the weekly flower shop.

In terms of shopping for University, Shepherd and Woodward, Ede and Ravenscroft, and Walters of Oxford are the recommended places to acquire sub-fusc. For your stationery needs, Scriptum in Turl Street has the best high-quality equipment in Oxford. You’ve probably gathered that Oxford’s shopping scene stretches widely, but I’ve only scratched the surface. Some other notable mentions include Blackwell’s Bookshop and Gloucester Green Market. There are plenty of opportunities to treat yourself with a shopping trip during your time in Oxford!

toP tIP: There are also Facebook pages such as Oxtickets and Students of Oxford Swap. Here, you can find people selling things like tickets, as well as second hand furniture, books, and clothes.