The Covered Market
The Covered Market is a gorgeous historic market in Oxford. It has several shops and permanent stalls. Here are some of our favourites.
In Oxford
Oxford holds several weekly (and in some cases even daily) farmer’s and community markets where you can find fresh produce, unique crafts, and cooked food. These markets are ideal for experiencing some of the local delicacies and filling your fridge with delicious treats. If the weather is nice, they are also an ideal Oxford activity as you’ll be able to walk and socialise a little. Take a look through some of the best farmer and crafts markets in Oxford and Oxfordshire.
The Oxford Farmers’ Market, held regularly, features local farmers and food producers selling everything from organic vegetables, fruits, and meats to freshly baked goods and dairy products. In addition to food, Craft Markets in Oxford showcase a wide range of handmade items, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and artwork, all crafted by local artisans. These markets provide an excellent opportunity to support small, independent businesses while finding unique and high-quality products.
The Covered Market is a gorgeous historic market in Oxford. It has several shops and permanent stalls. Here are some of our favourites.
The Gloucester Green Market in Oxford operates from Wednesday to Sunday and has several food stalls and very reasonable prices.
The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market (or Sofacoma) is a weekly market selling locally grown and produced food and non-food goods.
The East Oxford Farmers’ and Community Market is a great place to enjoy and buy local, seasonal, organic and high quality produce.
Summertown Farmers Market is open on Sundays from 11:00 am to 14:00 pm. It offers local and organic produce, including street food.
Botley Farmer’s Market in Oxford is held on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm. You will be able to find produce, cakes, and nibbles.
These fairs, alongside others like the Oxford Literary Festival and May Morning celebrations, make Oxford a lively city with a diverse range of cultural and community events year-round. Learn more about them (including upcoming dates) below.
The Oxford Victorian Christmas Market features artisan stalls with handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and captivating street entertainment.
Held in early November at South Park, this is Oxfordshire’s largest fireworks display, complete with a huge bonfire, funfair, and food stalls.
The Oxford Literary Festival is a prestigious annual event celebrating literature. It features some of the world’s most renowned authors.
This festive market lights up Broad Street every December, offering various seasonal goods, handcrafted gifts, food, and drinks.
Held every September, this historic funfair has been central to Oxford’s cultural life since 1625. It was originally a parish festival.
The markets of Oxford offer several products, usually locally-grown or made. For example, you can buy fresh and organic vegetables and fruit, baked goods such as cakes and pastries, bread, milk, and meat or poultry. In some cases, Oxford farmer’s markets also include handmade crafts, clothes, and gifts.
Luckily, there are markets almost every day of the week – you’ll just need to know which farmer’s market is open as they rarely happen simultaneously. For example, Oxford’s Covered Market is open 7 days a week. Gloucester Green Market, right next to the bus station, is open from Wednesdays to Sundays. Other Oxford markets are open on the weekend.