This doesn't quite feel like it fits in with the rest of the Covered Market, but it is perhaps a…read moretraditional shop that has been modernised. It's a bit like the shops you get at train stations, except it seems to be independent, so hooray for it! You can buy newspapers and magazines here - the range isn't brilliant, but it has most things - and basic snacks and drinks. It's right by the entrance near Boots, so is great for popping in on your way past. It's quite hard to stop and browse because of being here, and because it's so open, so best to leap in and buy the essentials before heading off.

It is small and busy and so very useful. There are a few newsagents in the centre of Oxford and…read morethey all useful places to know about. This one sells all the normal stuff and milk - which is great for those of us who pass by on their way to work and need to replenish the fridge so that we can indulge in numerous coffee and tea beaks.

I agree - most useful for milk and other small daily essentials. It's a bit more expensive than in…read morethe supermarket, but a thousand times more convenient, especially if the alternatives are the queues in Sainsburys. I've never bought a newspaper or magazine from here, although it's useful to see the headlines. The staff are really helpful if you need local information, although it's best to ask when it's not too busy.

This shop stocks newspapers from around the world in lots of different languages. If you are…read morefeeling cut ff from home then this is the place to come. If they don't have your local newspaper then I think you'll have to make do with the internet. There is also a large range of magazines.

This bookshop is one of a kind! It is huge and has many entry points along the storefront. It…read morealmost feels like a few shops from the front, but once you go inside, it all connects in the back. The highlight is the large room that has the sunken area full of books. There is even a photo spot marked for you to take it all in on your camera. I love that although it is large and has tons of books, it didn't feel cramped and unorganized. My favorite part of the store was in the back where they had high value books for sale. Thee are one of a kind, super ild editions that are in great condition and there is a whole team to curate and market these books. We got to see them in real life!

One of those bookstores you can spend an entire day in. Every floor is a world on its own. And for…read morethe Harry Potter fans: you can find the illustrated British editions of books 1-4 which are so worth it. One of those rare things you don't buy on Amazon. Worth coming all the way to England for.

This place is basically like an Office Depot. I use it to buy office supplies, phone cards,…read moremagazines, and the like. They always have what I am looking for, even if they call thumb tacks "push pins." Convenient and not expensive.

You know what you're getting with Smiths; the only problem with the Oxford branch is finding what…read moreyou want. I always find it quicker to ask than to stubbornly bumble my way around. The stationery is all good quality, with plenty of plain notepads, ringbinders and pens to satisfy those basic needs, but also lots of funky collections of things for your inner (or real) school child. I like the pencil cases - furry animals or shiny tins - and the ring binders with stripes or cartoon animals on. Yes, it's childish, but if you're going to do boring things involving filing, you might as well bring a bit of colour into it. They so everything from printer paper to ink cartridges, calligraphy sets to sketching pencils, diaries and calendars, post-its and hole punches. Your desktop will never have been so jazzed up. The other half of the shop has a great range of magazines. It's one of the only places in Oxford where you can get quite obscure magazines and is well worth checking out. The staff are friendly and there are some good deals on chocolates as you whizz your way through the queue.

Useful newsagents which also sells a few essentials and lots of postcards.read more

I love the little cakes you can get in here - I've not found them anywhere else in Oxford! The…read moreprices are very reasonable too, and it's really convenient for buying bread or milk, and even eggs for a quick dinner fix. I'm always in a rush when I pop in, so I've never had a chance to chat to the owners, but they've always seemed very friendly. There's almost always at least one other person in there, so I think they're pretty popular, but it can be a bit of a pain trying to squeeze past people if you're in a hurry. There's a great range of magazines and newspapers, and it always makes me feel like I'm abroad when I see foreign papers. Great for a sense of perspective if you're suffering from the Oxford Bubble syndrome.

a nice news agent, but the people there don't really seem to want to helpin my mind that is what…read moremakes this shop just the same as all the other corner shops and newsagents

Chocology is the place to go if you are a chocolate fan or want to buy a high-quality edible gift…read morefor that special someone. It is a tiny little room with a few tables for consuming its speciality: amazingly rich and tasty hot chocolate. But its main attraction is the huge variety of speciality chocolates from all around the world. There are alcoholic, fruity, nutty, milk, dark, white chocolates, chocolates you'd never imagine existed, and even special chocolates for diabetics. Think Thorntons but higher quality and with a great variety of brands. There's a gourmet chocolate counter where you can pick and choose your own to go in a box. Ultimate decadence!

This is a chocaholics dream shop, located in the covered market you will satisfy any chocolate…read morepangs here! The hot chocolate is divine, and they serve other hot drinks too. There are lots of fancy chocolates to choose from, so it's great for gifts or little treats. Around Easter they have some great present ideas, some of which are a little more unusual than your average easter egg. Great selection, gorgeous chocolate aroma mmm makes me hungry just thinking about it! I find it a little pricey but, if you're feeling indulgent this is the place to go!!