General Information

Category: City Centre
Address: Oxford OX1 3DZ
Size: Approx 4,655m²
Size of events: Small to medium
Footfall: up to 3,500 daily


The Covered Market is a historic indoor market at the heart of the city with over 50 independent traders.
The two squares in the middle of the market provide an intimate setting for small events, performances and installations.

Location
How to Get there

Active Travel: 15 minutes’ walk and 5 minutes’ cycle from Oxford train station.

Public Transport: Nearby bus stops on High Street and St Aldate’s; bus connection to all Park & Ride buses.

Parking: No suitable parking onsite for event attendees; nearest public car parks are Worcester Street, Gloucester Green, Oxpens and Westgate Car Park; pay & display bays on Broad Street.

Key Considerations
  • Every event will be reviewed separately for this location in close collaboration with the Market Manager and the Covered Market Digital Marketing and Events Officer
  • Infrastructure can be dropped off on Market Street within a one-hour window
  • No infrastructure to be located in close proximity to the road.
Facilities
  • Power available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • City Centre Location
Previous and Current events
  • Creation Theatre performances
  • Alice’s Day
  • Christmas Light Festival
  • Dancin’ Oxford
  • Charity awareness stalls
     
Venue Guide Brochure
Contact us

To book an event at one of our outdoor venues use the Event Booking app which includes full details about how to apply:

Apply to host an event 

If you have any queries or would like to discuss your event, please contact us at: events@oxford.gov.uk

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