The Farmers' market proved to be so popular that it is now on every other Thursday in Oxford's Gloucester Green (the 1st and 3rd Thursday in each month). People visiting from France and Spain (and probably elsewhere) will probably be amazed at us thinking this market is in anyway unusual and also wondering how we cope for the weeks when the Farmers' market is not on.

The market sells fresh fruit and vegatables grown by the stall holders. We've enjoyed amazing twirly cauliflowers, fresh watercress and I would have enjoyed my very own tomatillos from a plant bought here if the horrid slugs hadn't got there first. I regularly buy trout from the fish stall and pork from another stall. There are wonderful apple juices to try,fresh bread and cakes, honey, herbs, goats cheese, butter and the best thing is you can usually try before you buy. My children love coming to this market. They love the tiny little glasses of apple juice. They like being given a little bit of this and a taste of that. And, of course, they love the Godwin's Ice cream stand.

If you want to find out exactly when the market is on check
http://www.sketts.co.uk/farmersmarkets.html

The Farmers' Market is a relatively new initiative which brings local produce to Oxford's shoppers. There's a great range of food such as free range meat and dairy produce, home-baked cakes and locally produced jams and honeys. There are burgers and other food items cooked on the sight, so you can eat while you wander, and it's ideal if you're looking for good, honest food without the stress of supermarket shopping. The stallholders are mostly friendly and keen to chat about their produce, and prices are reasonably compared to health food shops and similar. A great thing to support that adds to the traditional feel of the more independent aspects of Oxford shopping and makes the big town seem more like a local farming market.