Oxford certainly has no shortage of off-licenses, but, although yet another chain, this one is…read morewelcome for its slightly classier feel than Threshers or the fabulously named 'Cheap Booze'. It's got wine from all around the world, with an emphasis on quality rather than quantity. There's a good sample for everyone, from someone wanting to try something new, to a more experienced wine lover who wants to find their favourite. It doesn't go hugely posh, but it does the job for most people. It also stocks some interesting beers, spirits and tasty snacks (Lindt chocs - yum!).

This is one of the smaller Tesco shops in Swindon. It does not carry the range of products that the…read morelarge Tesco store in Ocotal Way, Swindon carries, but it is handy if you just need one or two bits and pieces, whether it be a can of beans, a loaf of bread, some wine or a newspaper or magazine. It is open until 11 I think, so you might need to pop in to get something late at night. You can park right outside, so this is not a problem, although sometimes, there can be groups of teenagers hanging around outside, which can be quite intimidating. Don't forget you can also use your Tesco clubcard to get points for days out vouchers.

Really small but has a surprisingly good selection fruit veg frozen food meat, definitely a good…read morego to store to grab things when everything else is shut the workers are really helpful and polite as well

Well, this little shop certainly lives up to its name. It's pretty similar to all the other…read moreCostcutter shops, but is particularly useful for its post office. Be careful to check the opening times - I always seem to go at the wrong time. It's more convenient than going to the main post office, though, and does most of the same things: most importantly, you can post things and get certain foreign currencies (eg: Euros) pretty easily. Aside from postal facilities, it stocks a good range of magazines, especially some more unusual, academic ones. It's the sort of shop you pop into when you know exactly what you want and you're in a hurry. Excellent.

This is one of a few stores that Swindon has in Swindon…read more This one is in the Bridgemead area, which is in West Swindon. It is on the same site as Homebase and there is good free car parking that they share. There is also a petrol station on site. They sell a good range of clothes and food and some other stuff such as DVDs and small electrical items, as well as magazines, newspapers and cards There is a coffee shop on site and customers toilets. The quality of the goods that they sell is good, as you would normally expect from Sainsburys

Very handy for me as I live in Swindon centre. It is situated in Brunel Plaza, which is as central…read moreas you can get. The shop itself doesn't look particularly pleasing but is a fair size and has all the essentials. Queuing up and paying seems to take a while, but I realised the other day that they have tills at both ends of the store and you can pay at the cigarette counter if you are in a rush. They have the baskets which also turn into little trolleys, so its not a problem if you're buying heavy goods, although carrying them back to your car might be. There is no supermarket customer car park, although there is a car park just outside and a place where people can pick up at the back. You can use your nectar cards here as with any sainsbury's which is definitely an added bonus. Very convenient shop in central location and has all the essentials.

Scruffy and dated this store is in desperate need of a revamp. Yes it has a great location but the…read moreinternal design is really poor. Understaffed and basic stock collection. I could not do a weekly shop here but for no frills top ups its fine.

Yummy! An old-fashioned sweet store, complete with all the old favourites in glass jars. Definitely…read moremore expensive than they used to be, even allowing for inflation, but that seems to be the standard for trad sweets now. Lots of choice, and plenty of things to trigger memories!

Located in Oxford and we got a tour of Oxford and Covered Market. I will say many stores were…read moresomewhat closed towards the 5pm timeslot on a weekday but they have foods, restrooms, stores and other items in the market. They have knick knacks and multiple entrances/exits into the market.

Absolutely love the covered market! There are so many cute shops, restaurants, cafes all with a…read morelocal feel and intimate texture to them. The market is so uniquely decorated and has an amazing cozy feel to it! Perfect place to hang out with friends and/or family!

Great selection of meats, all at great prices. Will also give you good advice on how to cook if…read moreunsure. Have a selection of fresh veg, and some chutneys and accompaniments. Freezer with large selection of fish too. They do outside work too with pig roasts and also bbq. Looking into doing ready cooked chickens on a spit, that'll be my Friday teas sorted. Good selection of homemade pies, pasties and sausage rolls.

Good selection of varying meat. They have an offers area out the front in a portable fridge. Good…read morerange of veggies and also condiments. They make the most amazing pies and sausage rolls but you do need to go early as they sell very quickly. A weekly stop off for me.