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Oxford Markets
(Oxford, England)



The historic markets in the city of Oxford are full of character and atmosphere. These bustling Oxford markets are an integral part of Oxford's local life and the markets in the Oxford area provide the ideal place to find genuine bargains in Oxford.

Oxford's markets are also an interesting place to browse and markets in the city of Oxford feature a large and varied selection of market stalls, situated in central Oxford and also in quieter areas of Oxford.

Markets in Oxford provide a particularly enjoyable way to shop, for both experienced and novice market bargain hunters in Oxford. It is worth noting that most market stands in Oxford do not usually accept credit cards for purchases. Prices at Oxford markets are not generally fixed and so friendly market haggling is often a good idea, to try and reduce the price.




Oxford has been home to a thriving market scene for more than 1,000 years and markets in Oxford were originally held in the Carfax area and soon spread along the streets nearby.

At one stage, Oxford city centre was so full of market stalls and market trades that is was difficult to move around.Oxford's Covered Market was created to move many of the market stalls from Oxford city centre's streets into a purpose-built shopping area on the High Street and dates back to the late 18th-century.

These days there are a wide-range of markets throughout the Oxford area, including Oxford flea markets, Oxford antique markets and oxford farmers' markets. Here are some of the main markets in the Oxford area that are worth visiting during your stay in Oxford city.

• Oxford Farmers' Market: Abingdon Market - open third Monday every month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Banbury Market - open Thursday, Saturday and first Monday every month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Bicester Market - open Friday and second Thursday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Chipping Norton Market - open Wednesday and fourth Friday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Didcot Market - open Friday, Saturday and most Sundays
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Faringdon Market - open first Tuesday each month
• Oxford Antiques Market: Ginaravens Market - open daily, except Wednesday
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Ginaravens Farmers' Market - open Wednesday
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Henley-on-Thames Market - open fourth Thursday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Kidlington Market - open Friday and Saturday
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Thame Market - open second Tuesday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Wallingford Market - open Friday and third Tuesday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Wantage Market - open Wednesday and third Saturday each month
• Oxford Farmers' Market: Witney Market - open Saturday and third Thursday each month

 
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