This is a lovely little shop for gifts and treats - especially for that special someone! This shop…read moredoes a lot of jewelery, lovely glass work and stones that you won't find anywhere else in Oxford. Well worth a good look if you've got a special occasion coming up and want a special present. The staff in here are always very friendly and very keen to help. They're also willing to make suggestions about your choices if you like, they're very helpful indeed. There's also a little range of nick nacks and a wall devoted to holographic pictures - really cool if you're looking for something a bit different.

Great fun! It's shops like this that make Oxford's High Street famous. I think it's this shop that…read morehas an amazing selection of umbrellas outside - definitely worth checking out, although I don't know if I could bring myself to actually use one in public! This is another good place for presents for people, although it doesn't really scream 'Oxford', and it's probably best for people who appreciate unusual, decorative things. It's a great shop to drag friends who like that sort of thing into, although it's another thing trying to get them out again! The prices are generally quite reasonable, and the staff are friendly, even if it's crowded.

I loved all the Harry Potter stuff in this store. If I could, I'd buy all of them. I also liked…read morethat they sold little snacks, in addition to the University of Oxford gear/accessories. They have £9.99 Harry Potter-themed necklaces that I couldn't say no to, and most of them are nice or decent-looking. The Hedwig and cauldron necklaces were lackluster. They have a decent variety for the scarves, sweaters, and jackets, and they had accessories galore. Lots of horcruxes and wands on display and for sale. They even had Slughorn's hourglass and Gryffindor's sword! The mirror on the wall is between a narrow hallway where some Harry Potter stuff are displayed and a wall on the left, so it's very cramped in that area. This is one of my two complaints. The other complaint is that the employees there are so down-on-the-dumps or have that "ok let's get this day over with" attitude. They were helpful in that they helped me view and get everything I asked for, but they were so monotonous and dull that it's like they've never been delighted in their lives before. Two more things before I end this.. I have to talk about the University of Oxford gear and British souvenirs. The other half of this store had University of Oxford gear and accessories on sale as well. There's a good variety of ties, jackets, sweaters, etc. on sale. In the middle of the store, there are typical British souvenirs you see in London. The red bus, red telephone booth, British cookies, tea bags, bookmarks, magnets, etc. This section was alright as far as variety went.

Went in here today to get some souvenirs for my family and I felt like a little kid in a candy…read morestore. There's a wide array of oxford hoodies, T-shirt's, and on top of that, Harry Potter stuff! I walked out with three oxford hoodies, a 9 3/4 coffee mug, and an oxford t-shirt. Little overpriced, but I understand why. After all, it is a tourist location. The woman who rang me up was rude, no smile or indication that I was welcomed and didn't ask if I found everything okay. Maybe it's just a UK thing, but if you want tourist money, make them feel welcomed!

Wow, there are some really unusual items in this shop. Everything is made of bright colours and I…read morethink a lot of it is recycled. They've got some really unusual present ideas, I particularly like the funky hairbrushes and mini mirrors. I do find it a bit expensive, but the things in this shop are so unsusal I don't think you would find them anywhere else in Oxford. Children love this shop too, as there is so much for them to look at. If you want something a bit different for a present, it's worth a look and the staff are also very friendly.

I felt like 1960s Charlie Bucket shuffling into Hardy's for the first time. Sweets-stacked shelved…read moreto the ceiling, beautiful tins, and a mess of brands I had never heard of. The place was crowded with tourists (Surprise, surprise) but it doesn't matter. The staff were helpful and proactive at cutting the line down. After much deliberation, I ended up picking some Butter Fudge up just for the beautiful silver and blue tin. I can't wait to drop back in to collect more darling tins, foreign candies and souveneirs for home.

What a delightful candy shop!…read more While on a day trip to Oxford to show my 10yo daughter where she *will* be attending university (hey, a mom can dream!), we happened upon this absolutely wonderful little shop, filled to bursting with every delicious sweet you could imagine! All of the standard favorites: humbugs, sherbet dips, chocolate-covered everything, fruit-shaped everything...you get the idea. But imagine my absolute surprise when I spied a shelf stocked with American candy, cereals, and snacks...including my favorite: Cheetos. Not even 48 hour prior, I was telling my husband that I would go to obscene lengths to have a bag of Cheetos, so strong was my craving for the vile snack food. Little did I know that all I needed to do was go to Oxford and visit Hardy's. Sorted! Now excuse me while I go wash the orange from my fingers...

We enjoyed a nice visit to the garden. They offer timed tickets you can pre book which makes it…read morequick to get in. There is a large garden you can walk through to see the plants and trees and also some glass houses that contained interesting plants such as poisonous plants, cactus, and more. Most plants were labeled. There were a number of trees and some seating that was in the shade. It was a pleasant place to spend a couple of hours.

What a beautiful place to walk and listen to the birds as you walk your breakfast off…read more Really peaceful and despite not having all the flowers and trees in bloom, it was such a lovely couple hours spent here. I can just imagine what it would be like in summer. I really liked the green houses as well. Our favorite was the rainforest one. A small gift shop at the entrance/exit. The staff was really friendly and helpful but that's just all the people in Oxford so far.

This shop is full of lovely gift ideas. They also have a good selection of cards and wrapping…read morepaper. I do find their prices a little high though, but it is all good quality. They stock Emma Bridgewater pottery here which is sometimes quite hard to find and always makes a nice gift for someone special. It's situated in the covered market, which is a great place to shop especially if you're visiting Oxford. It's another shop which I like to browse around, and quite often pick up a few items in the sale. The staff are always willing to help and give you ideas if you need it.

Zany and Funky gift ideas galore. In this shop you will find mainly unique or gimmicky items,…read moreincluding Jewellery. They also sell a good selection of cards. I do find their prices a little high though, so would look out for their sale!! But if you are trying to find an unuausal present or even just lloking for some inspiration, it's definately worth a browse. It's situated on Windmill Road, which is off the main Londin Road in Headington so parking is a bit of a problem, and Headington is notorious for traffic. So you're best bet is to get the bus they are pretty regular and then you can wander round and sample the other delights of Headington!

Good people who find lovely things and put them all in one shop. have used them for funky gifts,…read more especially for new baby type gifts, and also for balloons. Good quirky shopping

This is a lovely little card shop in the centre of Oxford. I think it's an independant shop, I say…read morethis because all the cards are lovely and well thought out. They have a great selection and you don't have the mass produced cards you find in chain card shops! I find the cards reasonably priced, especially as it's a city centre shop. I've never failed to find the right card in here, and always look here before trying anywhere else when buying cards in Oxford. They also have an interesting selection of books, again theses choices are well thought out and reasonable prices. The staff are also very nice in here and don't seem to mind my little charges trashing the shop when we go in!!

Fair Trade at St Michaels is sign posted but also not immediately obvious as it is under the…read morechurch. If you follow the signs you'll find it - but you won't just wander in because of the window display because it doesn't have any windows. Which is a shame because it is in a prime position right in the centre of the shopping district. If you do make the effort you'll find one of the largest ranges of Fair Trade goods to be found in Oxford. There are clothes and nick nacks (knic-knacks ?), baby clothes, toys, jewelery, cards, wool so you can knit your own fair trade garment (as long as you pay yourself a fair wage I suppose). You can also find help and support here if you want to set up your own fair trade stall at a school fete or church meeting or work place. They will let you have some of the food on a sale or return basis - which is such a great resource to have.