Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Galloway Area

"At the heart of the city you’ll find Oxford’s historic Covered Market. Home to over 40 permanent stalls and shops, selling everything from fresh fruit and veg to jewellery, the market is the place to discover small, independent businesses. The Covered Market is also famous for its many cafes and food shops, so head here on an empty stomach so you can really make the most of what’s on offer."

"The Covered Market was established in 1774 and is home to some of the best independent shops and cafés in Oxford. Grab some freshly baked cookies from Ben’s Cookies or choose between hundreds of milkshake flavours from Moo Moo’s. Outside the food and drinks options, you can buy clothes, hats, jewellery and toys from small authentic retailers."

"Home to fishmongers and produce vendors, quirky hat specialists and trendy sandwich shops, Oxford Covered Market is both a bustling retail hub and a destination for food lovers. The market has operated continuously since its founding in 1774, and today it hosts more than 50 independent shops."

"Another great place to check out, if you’re looking for lots of variety, is the Gloucester Green Market. Open four days a week (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), this multicultural trading spot boasts dozens of enticing street food stalls, with owners from countries as near as France, and as far as Thailand. Take a stroll around all the different stands, and see if your stomach doesn’t rumble at least ten times!"

"food market, Gloucester Green Outdoor Market, is the heart of the city during the latter half of the week. One half of the market sells fresh produce while the other half sells delicious street food. Nearby the less-than-amazing chain restaurants of George Street, a ton of local businesses start serving ready-to-eat authentic world cuisine from 9am."

"North Parade is a colourful and charming part of Oxford located off the Banbury Road, a 30-minute walk from Central Oxford. With Instagrammable pink pub, The Rose and Crown, decked out with flowery window baskets at all times, you could wander this area as a further free activity in Oxford. If you can time your visit around 2nd or 4th Saturday of the month, visit for the North Parade Farmers Market."

"10am- 2pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday, at North Parade Avenue. They also have one-off night markets. Check their website for details of these."

"For those seeking discounted luxury goods, you might head a bit out of town to Bicester Village which boasts over 100 retail shops. You can get to the shopping village by public bus (about 35 minutes), taxi, or by car (about a 20 minute drive) from Oxford. There is also a dedicated express shuttle from London you can take, which is free for those with a London Pass."

"Pedestrian-friendly Cornmarket Street, commonly known as the "Corn," is Oxford's busiest shopping street. Along with its many big-brand shops and department stores, it's also home to the historic Golden Cross arcade, popular for its craft and jewelry shops, and the Covered Market. Dating from 1774, the market houses an eclectic mix of food retailers."

"Up in Summertown, a tiny vintage food truck from Italy offers stiff competition for the best gelato in Oxford. Lewis, the gelato-maker, serves up cones and cups of amazing flavours that will have you rushing back for more. The chocolate tangerine is a dense, rich triumph in which the chocolate lingers lovingly on your tongue and in your taste memory."

"The production headquarters for local ice-cream luminaries, G&Ds (other branches at Cowley Road and the corner of Pembroke Street/St Aldate's), this brightly painted cafe – on the Little Clarendon Street cut-through from town to Jericho – does a brisk trade in upmarket ice-cream, as well as filled bagels, cookies and cakes. Having been knocked-out by G&D's ice-cream in the past, I must admit that I was slightly disappointed with this visit's sample. While the flavours were typically true and clear, and the sweetness well-judged, my Ferrero Rocher tribute was a bit too thick and dense."

"The success of the original shop left no other option but to expand the G&D’s joy further into the town. George and Danver opened in 2001 on the corner of Pembroke St. and St. Aldates and became enormously busy serving students, tourists, and locals alike. This expansion to the company also saw an expansion in size and seating space."

"G&D’s has certainly become something of an Oxford institution. Serving up amazing homemade ice cream to tourists, students and locals. Originally opened in 1992, the cafe became so popular that it expanded to two more locations in Oxford."

"Gail’s Bakery is a London-based artisan bakery that specializes in serving breakfast foods, breads, cakes, pastries, and of course tea and coffee. I have lots of friends who absolutely adore Gail’s (although personally I find it usually is a little overpriced for the offerings). But like I said, my friends absolutely love it especially for a treat for brunch on a weekend…and it is always packed full of people!"