Shopping
From independent boutiques to heritage brands, Oxfordshire offers a wealth of places to browse, buy, and be inspired. Our Shopping section brings together curated finds for every taste, budget, and occasion—whether you’re furnishing a home, updating your wardrobe, or searching for the perfect gift.
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Father’s Day 2026: thoughtful luxury gifts for every kind of dad to cherish forever
Discover a curated selection of thoughtful luxury gifts for Father’s Day 2026, chosen for their quality and design, and for the quiet pleasure of knowing he’ll use and appreciate them long after the day itself.
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Why every home needs giant garden games this summer and the ones worth considering
From giant tower games and oversized snakes and ladders to croquet, skittles and boules, discover giant garden games and classic lawn favourites helping families and friends make the most of summer outdoors.
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Stylish modern rustic tablescape accessories for al fresco dining and garden parties
Discover a curated selection of modern rustic tablescape accessories designed for effortless al fresco dining and garden parties. From natural linens and handcrafted ceramics to wooden serveware and glassware, this edit brings texture, warmth and understated style to outdoor entertaining.
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Celebrate flavours and abundance with Ottolenghi’s 2025 Christmas hampers range
This Christmas, make room for more: more flavour, more colour, more joy. Ottolenghi’s 2025 Christmas range is a celebration of abundance – from hand-packed hampers brimming with festive bakes and pantry delights to new limited-edition treats and a panettone so light it took 25 taste tests to get right.
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Discover stationery to treasure in Holchester Designs’ Seasonal Fruits Recipe Notebook
Discover Holchester Designs’ Seasonal Fruits Recipe Notebook, a beautifully hand-drawn, sustainable stationery piece designed to be used, loved, and treasured – the perfect thoughtful gift this festive season.
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Make it a season of colour and creativity with Villeroy & Boch’s Christmas 2025 collection
This Christmas, Villeroy & Boch invites hosts and gift-givers to embrace colour, creativity, and nostalgia with collections that capture the joy of festive entertaining. From bold floral tableware and sculptural design icons to heirloom-worthy keepsakes, each piece celebrates the beauty of gathering, gifting, and celebrating with intention.
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Montezuma’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Oxford’s beloved chocolate oasis
Montezuma’s 25th anniversary marks a milestone for the much-loved British chocolate brand, celebrating 25 years of bold flavours, ethical values, and premium craft.
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Trust a bookseller: 40 book recommendations for this festive season and beyond
From timeless classics to hot new releases, browse our bookseller book recommendations for the festive season and beyond to find the perfect read – whether for yourself or for your loved ones.
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Waterstones books of the month for March 2023
From conservative America to the charms of the countryside, welcome in springtime with a pick of the month’s best books by the booksellers at Waterstones.
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Waterstones books of the month for January 2023
From a charming tale of companionship and creativity with an Austen-esque twist to a magical children’s fantasy about hope, family and mental health, here are the Waterstones books of the month for January.
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The best books to buy as Christmas presents this year
Give the gift of a great read this Christmas with this pick of the best books that make perfect presents, as chosen by our editors, writers and contributors.
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Bertioli & Bell Hutley: Tableware inspired by the intricate nexus of nature
Bertioli and Bell Hutley have collaborated to launch a range of tableware inspired by a shared love of nature. Take a look at the intricate nexus of nature that has inspired this collection.
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15 vegan recipe cookbooks to help get you through Veganuary
Explore our pick of some of the best vegan recipe cookbooks for inspiration and ideas to help you start cooking easy and delicious plant-based meals this Veganuary.
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15 gift-worthy cookbooks to give as gifts this Christmas
Explore our pick of the best cookbooks to give as gifts this Christmas. From notable newcomers to cult-favourites and some hidden gems.
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Stylish outdoor heating ideas from Oxfordshire based suppliers
If you want to entertain outdoors this Autumn, you’ll need to turn your garden into a warm haven: these firepits and outdoor heating ideas will help you do just that.
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The books to give as Christmas gifts this year
Whether it’s a classic or a cookbook, fiction or poetry, these books will make for unforgettable Christmas gifts.