The Covered Market Oxford

Last weekend The Woolhound’s Jess and Jen went to Festival. Pop by to check out their discoveries and see what they brought back. 🥰🧶🥰

We're super proud of the OxTrail 2024 mini herd that have come to graze in various shop windows around the Covered Market! 🥰🐮🥰

Did you know there's a trail you can download, where you get rewards and those clever peeps at OxTrail have also added a step counter too so you can see how much good you've done yourself with all that mooooooooooving about.
..ahem we couldn't resist. So, there you go! It's dazzling to see all the different designs people have given the oxes. Delight your eyes and stretch your legs. 😍

🤩 It maybe Monday, but we're here to cheer up the rest of your week with live music, herd spotting, a brain stretching quiz, crafts and laughs. As quick as a flash you'll be here with a smile as your week gets better and better.

Thurs 11 July
5:30pm – The Woolhound Social Stitch – Gulp Fiction– Free (bkng recom.)

Fri 12 July
7pm – The Not Very Literary Quiz – Gulp Fiction (Bkng req)
8pm – The Kirals (Alt/Folk Americana) – Central Sq w/Market Tap by Tap Social Movement- Free

Sat 13 July
10am – The Woolhound Social Stitch – The Market Tap – Free (bkng recom.)

Sun 14 July
7:30pm – Oxford Comedy Fest – Laura Lexx – Market Tap – (Bkng req.)
9pm – Oxford Comedy Fest – Michael Odewale – (bkng req.)

We've also got our own mini herd of Oxen in the market for this years' . You can download the trail and gain rewards, plus those clever people at OxTrail have added a handy step counter so you can track how much good you've done yourself in the process! 🙌
..aaaand that's not even scratching the surface of all the feel good summer time retail therapy and fantastic food and drink we have on offer here! 🌞

Come spot our mini herd around the market. See how many you can find. 🐮 OxTrail 2024 ❤️

Oxford life-sized charity ox sculpture trail launches Each of the ox sculptures has been decorated by local and international artists.

Rainey Day free indoor fun for your little ones!!!

Hip Hip Hooooray for Alice’s Day! Come and be Alice in Market Wonderland!

Coming to Alice's Day in Oxford this Saturday? Don't miss our FREE Curious Creatures Trail! Pick up your trail map from The Story Museum, visit our friends in The Covered Market Oxford to spot the curious creatures on display and return to the Museum to claim your prize!🎁 10:00-16:00💫
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3vZbFmz
With thanks to our trail partners: Auto Models Cardews of Oxford Crystal Spirit Emporium IScream Oxford John Gowing Jewellers Next to Nothing Soctopus Limited Space Store The Garden of Oxford The Woolhound OxUnBoxed Wicked Chocolate

Small Business Sunday appreciation! 😍🥰🥂🎉

Centenary celebrations for popular Covered Market cafe WHILE the Oxford Covered Market celebrates its 250th anniversary, one of its occupants is marking more than 100 years in business

Huge congratulations to all the students out there who have completed their finals!

It’s always so lovely to see you all coming to the market to celebrate!

Cheers!!! 😊🥳🥂🍾🎉

👋! The sun is shining🏖 and the evenings are beautifully warm and light. We've a bumper week of events for you in the market. Read on! 🎉

Thurs 27 June
🧶5:30pm - Social Stitch – The Woolhound– Free (bkng recom.)
Relaxed free gathering all about getting something else knotted up and a bit of a giggle and chat with it.

🧶6:30pm – Knitting for Absolute Beginners - £25 (bkng required.)
Fantastic class to help you get on the road to being your new crafty self!

Fri 28 June
📚7pm – The Not Very Literary Quiz – Gulp Fiction (Bkng req)
Gulp Fictions weekly pub quiz. You don't have to be a book worm in any way, you just have to be a human that loves a social.

Sat 29June
🧶10am – Social Stitch – The Woolhound – Free (bkng recom.)

🍾 🥂6:30pm – Goodies & Hamblin Snack Bar launch party w/ food, drinks and music!
Exciting double launch of two fantastic businesses Goodies and Hamblin Snack Bar, there's free food until it runs out, a DJ booth in Goodies and wine. Come meet the owners and raise a glass to their new ventures!
No booking required it's freeeeeeeeeeeeee

Sun 30 June
🤣 Oxford Festival Fringe Preview Comedy Festival comes to the Covered Market - Sunday nights - Market Central Sq/w The Market Tap by Tap Social Movement- bkng req.
👉7pm – Josh Jones - guest appearances on The Jonathan Ross Show, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and As Yet Untitled
👉8:30pm - Celya - Live at the Apollo star Celya return to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void.
Food will be provided by Il C***o - Panuozzo Bar.

So there you have it, as well a market for all your shopping needs we've a packed week of events right until late Sunday night. We can't wait to see you. Great weather guaranteed!!! 🥰

Happy Solstice everyone! We love this! 🌞🥰🌞

Andy creating soaphenge 😂

Yes let’s all look this happy! …and switch the TV of and do something less boring instead!!!

…the prize of social media admiration goes to the person who recognises that line from an old TV program.

Although of course the real prize - the gift of happiness - goes out to all those who sign up to that course The Woolhound 😊

Do you want to look this happy whilst knitting? Do you want someone that looks this happy whilst knitting to teach you how to knit?? .is.hooked has a Learn to Knit class coming up on Thursday the 27th and you don’t want to miss out! Get the skills to keep yourself entertained all summer and join in with our soon-to-be-rescheduled Social Stitches. Your future self will thank you! Link to book in profile. 😎

It’s wonderful to see the market burst out resplendent in rainbows as our traders celebrate this years ! This years theme is 🥰🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Sending Oxford Pride best best wishes for a wonderful day this Saturday 8 June as we all celebrate love, acceptance and diversity together. 🎉 #

Did you catch up with Cardews of Oxford at the new Abingdon food festival “Taste the Flavours”? 🫖☕️😋

We're on the home run to the weekend! Hurrah. Here's our latest events summary for the rest of this week....

Thur 30 May
7:30 - Sip and Clay w/ Sofia & Ismael - The Market Tap by Tap Social Movement (Bkng req.)

Fri 31 May
7pm – The Not Very Literary Quiz – Gulp Fiction (Bkng req.)

Sat 1 June
3pm – Social Stitch – The Woolhound - Free (Bkng req.)

Sun 2 June
10am - Crafty Kids Go to Space – The Market Tap - Free

10am – Crochet for Absolute Beginners – The Woolhound (bking req)

We are proud to be the place Colombia Coffee Roasters chose to start their new business. We’ve seen them expand to Summertown too. Read on to hear their view on what it means to be part of the markets 250year history. 🥰

We Love Our Local Oxford Covered Market This year, the Oxford Covered Market celebrates its 250th anniversary. We could not be more excited to join both, this celebration and the initiative, as this is that saw us go from a small café to becoming an institution for Colombian coffee in our city.

Happy Bank Hols everyone! 🎉🌼🌞❤

Who's planning to visit us? We'd love to hear what you are looking forward to doing in the market? 🥰 If you can do tag the trader/s in your reply, they'll love you for it.

Are you on a mission to get a summer outfit - we've also just uploaded a guide to hat buying by The Hat Box in out web blogs. 👒 Are you planning a big meal and shopping for tasty supplies? 🥦🍓🥕🍑 Or maybe buying fine cheese and wine and more for a picnic - best be today, Sunday you'd be better off eating in the market and booking a trip to space in the ! 🪐🚀

Or are you looking to come crafting with The Woolhound today,🧶 or with your mini human will you be spotting fairies at the Crystal SpiritCrystal Spirit Emporium or Sunday there's a free clay crafting session at the Market Tap for Crafty Kids Do Sundays.

There's free live music tonight too courtesy of The Market Tap Tap Social Movement in the central Sq with The Chamberries.

Whatever you are planning, it's Love Your Local Market this week and next, and we'd love to hear what you are most looking forward to doing here?

As part of Love Your Local Market we're looking into what people love about shopping with markets and market life.

Something we hear all the time is how much people value the personability and focussed skill offered by small independent local market businesses. We've over 50 of them in the Covered Market. Here's one such area where years of knowledge can save you a whole heap of stress.

Dressing for formal events such as Royal Ascot at Racecourse, Royal Regatta or a wedding for example can be a daunting prospect for even the most confident of fashionistas. It can be pricey and there's often a lot of pressure involved to really look your best.

Meet Gillian, owner of The Hat Box. After 20 years in the business, Gillian, is an absolute expert at helping you find that perfect finish to your special outfit.

We chatted with Gillian earlier this week to find out what her top tips are for selecting that perfect hat.

See link to the article in the comments below.

How are you? May we give your week a bit of a lift?

This week and next it's Love Your Local Market 2024, . Market's have always been a hub for the local community.

As shopping habits evolve, we've been enjoying how traders are developing even more ways to provide that essential opportunity to come together for their local community. They've been hosting all kinds of events and activities from talks, crafting socials to quizzes and live music. It's all happening.

Here's the latest to help you add some pizazz to your week!

Tues 21 May
2.30pm – Social Stitch - The Woolhound - Free
This free, social stitch is a great way to see a friend or come along to meet you like minded folk. Book your place via their website

Thurs 23 May
6pm - Poetry and War - Gulp Fiction (bking req)
Insightful discussion with Charlotte.S Knight (Cape), Ivan Krastev (Penquin), and Yousif Qasmiyeh (Broken Sleep) In collaboration with OUPS.

Fri 24 May
7pm - The Not Very Literary Quiz - Gulp Fiction
Pub quiz and it's not neccessarily about books! Book your table for your team of up to 6 people.

6pm - Conversations Around Naples - Il C***o - Panuozzo Bar (Free)
Guest talk by Prof. Emma Bond exploring Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels

Sat 25 May
3pm – Social Stitch – The Woolhound - Free
10pm - The Chamberries – Central Sq w/The Market Tap by Tap Social Movement – Free

Sun 26 May
10am - Crafty Kids Do Sundays – The Market Tap - Free

More Market Regulars include: A Night of Music open mic - (Central Sq w/Market Tap), BackGammon and Beers (Market Tap with Hoyles of Oxford), Chess and Cheers (Market Tap with Hoyle’s of Oxford ), The Gulp Fiction Book Club (Gulp Fiction), and Sip And Clay (Market Tap)...

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We are so proud to be part of Love Your Local Market . We’d love to hear why you love your local market? It doesn’t have to be just about us, we’d love to hear all your lovely local market stories. 🥰

🌟 Did you know? The Love Your Local Market campaign is celebrated in over 25 countries! Join us in making 2024 an unforgettable year for markets worldwide. From exciting activities to new business initiatives, there’s something for everyone. Come be a part of this global phenomenon! 🌍✨ loveyourlocalmarket.nabma.com

This year's international launch took place in Chester!

It never rains in the Covered Market. So let us cheer up your week with some great events to stretch your mind and meet other like-minded souls.🥰

Thurs 16 May
7pm – Hoyle’s Backgammon and Beers – Market Tap (bkng req.)
Bring your own or hire a board. It's all here to learn or improve your backgammon skills

7:30 – The ‘Not Very Literary Quiz’ – Gulp Fiction (bkng req.)
On a Thursday for this week only. You can book a table of up to 6 people and they've a brand new prize to play for this week!

Fri 17 May
6pm Rachel Allen – The Craft of Poetry – Gulp Fiction (bkng req.)
Courtesy of Oxford University Poetry Society. Author of God Complex Rachel Allen is currently curating the new poetry list at Fitzcarraldo Editions

Sat 18 May
3:30pm – 5:30pm - Stitch ‘n’ Bitch - The Woolhound - Free
Regular drop in crafting session. Everyone welcome!

Sun 19 May
10am - Crafty Kids Do Sundays – The Market Tap by Tap Social Movement - Free
Every Sunday it's time to show your mini-human the joys of crafting. Each week they pick a different theme.

There you have it. There's no excuse to be bored this week. See you there!

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The sun is out and we fall in love with the world again.🌞🌏🌞

Fancy doing your bit to show your love for this planet and enjoy becoming a part of a really lovely team? OxUnBoxed are on the search. There's lots of ways you can give them a helping hand. 🥰

Also, if you want to shop but never seem to have the right container, never fear, they have containers there that have been donated by others. Pop in and say hi to Yannis and co. 💚

How are you? The spring feels to be warming up a treat and so is our week in the market.

Read on for our weekly guide to events in the market, some are free, some are in the evening, some are in the day. It's a wonderful mix of talks, games, crafting, a quiz and it's the monthly Gulp Fiction Book club!

*booking required

Thurs 9 May
*6pm – Conversations Around Naples w Dr Vilma De Gasperin – Il C***o free
*7pm – Hoyle’s We Are Go – Market Tap
*7:00 – Gulp Fiction Book Club, this month they’re chatting about Hilary Mantel's Fludd - Gulp Fiction (ticket includes free glass of wine)

Fri 10 May
*7:30 – The ‘Not Very Literary Quiz’ – Gulp Fiction

Sat 11 May
*10am – Crochet for Absolute Beginners – Woolhound
3:30pm – 5:30pm - Stitch ‘n’ Bitch (The Woolhound) - free

Sun 5 May
10am - Crafty Kids Do Sundays – The Market Tap - Free

Now May Day has launched us beautifully into spring we’re looking forward to more fun in the market this weekend.

Check out our latest blog on how to make the most of your Spring time - link in the comments. And read on for some more exciting events this weekend…

FriYAY 3rd May
7:30pm - Get crafty with 𝗦𝗶𝗽 & 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆, a two-hour clay workshop over drinks at The Market Tap by Tap Social Movement Tix £15 (WeGotTickets)

Also at 7:30pm - Nash’s Tune Trove hosts a 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰: 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰 w/ The Market Tap, Cenral Sq. Come early if you're interested in performing! 8𝘱𝘮. 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦.

Sunday 5th May
10am - 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 at The Market Tap as they team up with their friends at . Bring the kids for 2 hours of FREE out-of-this-world arts and crafts

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A big thank you to everyone who came along to help us celebrate our 250th today! 🤩🌱✨

📣Welcome to Part three of our "Christmas all wrapped up with the Covered Market" is out now and ....🎉🎆🥂just in time too as many of you are clocking off work for the Christmas period. It's about unique ideas for spending quality festive time with your loved ones or simply taking a moment out for yourself. 🥰

The market looks exceptionally magical at this time of year and now that we are open until 11pm Thurs - Sat, we have the widest selection of things to do in the market ever!

1) The cuppa catch up - There is something really special about either calling a friend or just taking time out for yourself to catch up over a lovely cuppa. Sitting back at a coffee shop and just taking in your surroundings watching the world buzz around you without you being part of it for a change, can feel really quite therapeutic.

2) Get stuck into something - From Thursday – Saturday, the market is open until 11pm. At night, you can really see how the market sparkles. Here you’ll find traders offering all kinds of events and activities from live music gigs, to tastings, to book talks, quizzes and workshops

3) Lets do Lunch - Lunch in the market has become quite the thing these days. You can dine-in at one of the many eateries or grab a takeaway and eat lunch together on our rainbow picnic benches in both the centre of the market. central areas.

A full version of this post is available in blog form on our website on the News and Events section where we highlight various traders and what they have to offer

Merry Christmas to all of you.
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Drum roll please...🥁

Welcome to Part Two of our "Christmas all wrapped up with the Covered Market" guide.
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Six tips for making your Christmas a feast for the senses! 🥰 We take you right through setting the scene to create a magical festive setting, to where to get the tastiest nibbles and beverages, ingredients for the main course, and then it's the turn of delicious deserts and after-dinner treats. If you are lucky enough to be invited to dinner, we finish up with dinner party gift suggestions. 😋

Follow this link https://oxford-coveredmarket.co.uk/news-and-events/news/six-tips-for-making-your-christmas-a-feast-for-the-senses/ You can also skip to which every section is most relevant, or sit back and enjoy the lot!