Boots is the pharmacy/health and beauty equivalent of a supermarket. It's got a pharmacy section on…read morethe top floor, with pretty much every medicine you could think of and well-trained staff. The ground floor has health and beauty products ranging from sanitary products to bubble bath to make-up. Pretty much all mainstream brands are in here and Boots own-brand products are often exactly the same as more expensive equivalent brands, but half the price. They do a small range of food and drink for snacks and lunchtime, which tries to be healthy, but is just the same as you can get in most high street shops that are trying to diversify into lunches. Keep an eye out for lunch deals where you can get a sandwich, snack and drink combo deal for a good price.

No trip to England would be complete without a stop at a Boots…read more When have you ever rememebred to pack *everything*? For me, that answer is never! So off to Boots for some great smelly soap & shampoo - I like their Boots Brand Lilac fragrance the best And while you're there, pick up some water or some fun nail polish, or a 220v hairdryer.... or whatever Boots has it all!

Located in the recently opened East Oxford Health Centre, Jenners Pharmacy is adjacent to two…read moredoctors surgeries, with another close by, hence they are always reasonably busy, though you shouldn't have to wait long. Staff are friendly and service is reasonably quick. They also have an automated system which retrieves you prescription medicines using a robot arm and a track, which will keep you entertained while you wait!

Superdrug is a great little shop, it doesn't have as big a range as Boots but has lots of bargains…read more I love the gift range, they have a good selection of sets and at very good prices. They have a good range of magazines, confectionery, and food and drink. It doesn't really get too busy in here, so service is usually pretty good. The range of make-up and perfume is quite good, and they have a lot of essential toiletries too. They do have good multi-buy offers on brand products sometimes, which is great. It's worth trying some of the Superdrug own ranges too, because they are pretty good and very good value for money! Sometimes they have 5% off stamps, which is great to get while you are picking up some essentials. Staff are friendly and helpful, ask if you need anything.

A quiet - even at lunch times - store just out of the way in the centre of Oxford, this is a good…read moreplace to go for toiletries at good prices. It's well-stocked, convenient, and staff are friendly. It benefits from not being as busy as other stores in the vicinity.

Where the LMH nurse recommended picking up my prescriptions, and I've been very happy with them…read more They were very kind and helpful - and remembered me! - when sorting out an alternate prescription for something that is no longer in production, and the customer service is always great. Also good for sympathy and help when I catch a cold and stumble in there trying to figure out what different brands here equate to the American medicines I'm used to. They do take a rather active role in your perusing, however - I've given up peering around the shelves myself and just give in and tell them what I'm looking for now.

One of the best open all hours Chemists for an emergency. Best not to buy condoms and Vaseline for…read moremy skin condition at the same time dressed in bike leathers, but they don't laugh though. Shame there not open to 10pm. It used to be handy if my kids needed anything urgent. Very competent staff indeed, but as commented above they do watch you like a hawk. Probably due to thefts and just trying to guide you.

Located in the rather dilapidated Templars Square shopping centre, this Boots is like any other,…read morewell stocked with their typical range and with reasonably friendly staff. There are a large number of Boots stores in Oxford, so if you can't find anything here, be sure to check the others. Closest ones are on Cowley Road and also on Ambassador Avenue, close to the large Tesco. Parking at Templars Square is easy and quite cheap, though you will have to brave the cold for a minute or two to get from the car park to the centre.

This Boots store, located in a retail park, is not as large as it's compatriot in the city centre…read morebut is still well stocked. As it's a bit out of the way, it's an excellent choice to visit for some bargains, especially in the recent Christmas sales, or if you're paying a visit to the nearby Tesco. Parking is easily available outside and the staff are friendly and quick to offer help.

A tiny branch, this has limited stock, though the staff are helpful. As there is a health centre…read morevery close by, they are always busy. Due to the somewhat limited range, it isn't really worth making a special trip here, the pharmacies in the city centre should suffice

Lloyds Pharmacy is one of those generic pharmacies that does just what you need it to. It's never…read morereally a fun experience, but that's hardly the fault of the shop - buying medicine isn't the best thing in the world. This branch is very small and feels crowded, but it's well laid out and it has everything you might need. The staff when I last went in were very helpful - I was looking for cold medication without caffeine and they knew exactly what I was talking about and helped me check that I'd selected the right thing. The prices are reasonable but the same products are often a few pence cheaper in supermarkets and Boots. This branch suffers from having a post office in the back corner. It makes it busy, difficult to navigate around, and messy in the area where people have been queuing.

Boots, Boots, Boots - you only miss it when you're on holiday and then you realise just how useful…read moreit is. This one is great at filling in the gaps left by the little Tescos next door. I find Superdrug is often cheaper, but Boots sometimes has better quality ranges. One top tip: keep an eye out for special offers. They sometimes have 2 for 1 deals, which are really worthwhile - let's face it, the sort of thing you buy here is the sort of thing you always need, so you might as well buy a bit in advance and save it. I don't tend to buy makeup here, but it does all the basics. This particular branch is tidy and well-stocked, reasonable queues, helpful staff, but can be hard to find what you're looking for.

Normally find boots great and efficient but really slow service and poor communication…read morehere..bizarre experience overall. Felt like everyone's first day, hopefully I was just unlucky!

This is another of the satellite Boots stores in Oxford and has all the bare necessities available…read morealongwith some food which can be great if you are looking for a meal deal! However, the nearby Somerfield and Coop supermarkets are good alternatives for food. If you can't find something here, the larger store on Cornmarket St is only a 5 minute bus ride away! (take the number 2 into the city centre)

Boswells is a massive department store that sells a huge variety of goods all under one roof. There…read moreis a very well stocked kitchen section, that sells everything from pans to plates, from blenders to salt and pepper pots, and from cake boards to colanders. There is a very large toy section that stocks a wide variety of games, crafts and toys for children of all ages. There is alos a large variety of perfume, toiletries and makeup products, along with handbags, cameras and umbrellas. There is also a pharamcy at the back of the ground floor which always offers a quick and efficient service. All in all it stocks pretty much everything you could need, and is particularly popular with new students (may also be due to their 10% student discount!). The staff are always friendly and knowledgable about their products. A lovely shop.

Great store, lots of variety. I bought too much in UK and needed an extra suitcase for the trip…read morehome and found a very nice on sale at a very reasonable price. Sales people were helpful and polite as would be expected in UK. Last time I was in Oxford ('08) I also bought a bag so it is my place to go for luggage type purchases, although they have other things as well.