Blackwell's is a book store that caters solely to the academic - it is where Oxford University students buy all their text books, if they can afford them new. While you are unlikely to buy the latest Jackie Collins book here, it is worth a visit if only to absorb the intellectual atmosphere.

Interesting Facts
Blackwell has a fantastic online store...check out the website below.

Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 792792 Fax: +44 (0) 1865 791438 email: mail.ox@blackwell.co.uk

Address
50 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BQ

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Blackwell's Bookstore

Little Clarendon St is a charming location for a range of boutique shops, as well as some lovely restaurants and bars. This is well worth a visit during Christmas time as the decorations and lights really bring out the soul of Oxford.

Interesting Facts
There is some real history here. The first recorded name for the present street is Black Boy Lane. This seems to date from the Civil War when royalist innkeepers gave significant names to their houses. The Black Boy was the family nickname for the young Charles II because of his dark hair and skin.

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This tailor is now part of the Shepherd & Woodward group, but still represents a charming shop where tourists can buy their own authentic piece of oxford university life. The shop is also conveniently located at the heart of the university, opposite world-class colleges Balliol and Trinity.

Interesting Facts
When you see people walking around wearing Balliol College jumpers, there is a good chance that it was bought right here in this shop...

Contact Details
Tel: +44 1865 244000

Address
13 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS

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The Varsity Shop (Castells)

A fully covered single level shopping mall with an attached multi-storey car park. Shops include Claire's Accessories, Oasis, New Look, Primark, Sports World, Millie's Cookies, Sainsburys, Thorntons, Holland & Barrett, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, Goldsmiths, Gamestation, and Sony.

Interesting Facts
The car park makes the Westgate Shopping Centre one of the most convenient places to stop and shop in Oxford. Parking spaces are easiest to find in this car park.

Opening Times
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9.00am until 5.30pm Thu 9.00am to 8.00pm, Open Sundays 11.00am - 5.00pm Closed Easter Sunday and Christmas Day

Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0)1865 725455

Address
Westgate Shopping Centre, Centre Management Office, 37 Westgate Galleries, Oxford OX1 1NZ

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Westgate Shopping Centre