Covered Market
Covered Market is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Oxford audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~30 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type market
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Oxford Oxford guide
About Covered Market
A historic covered market in the heart of Oxford, trading since 1774 with independent shops, cafes, and food stalls.
Oxford's Covered Market has been a fixture of city life since 1774, when it was established to move the messy market stalls off the main streets. Today it houses a delightful mix of butchers, bakers, fishmongers, florists, cafes, and independent shops. Ben's Cookies, now an international chain, started here.
Did you know? Ben's Cookies, now an international chain found in airports worldwide, started as a small stall in the Oxford Covered Market.
How long should you spend at Covered Market?
Plan about ~30 min at Covered Market. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Covered Market worth visiting?
Covered Market is one of the 12 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Oxford, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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