10 Places to Buy Unique Souvenirs in Oxford

Oxford is a city with a staggering number of literary connections, but perhaps none as famous as its link to Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This quaint little shop features in Carroll’s story and is now a treasure trove of all things Alice in Wonderland. Head here to pick up cute gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia.

Don’t worry if your academic qualifications don’t quite stretch to the Oxford University requirements, you can still look the part with a visit to the University of Oxford shop. Whether you’re after some university-branded pyjamas or the full sub fusc formal gown works, you’ll find it here.

Worth a visit just to see the world-famous Norrington Room, with 10,000 square feet of books for sale, this iconic bookstore is a great place to pick up a souvenir you’ll treasure forever. Whether you opt for a new release, a hefty academic tome or a rare edition, buying a book from Blackwell’s is a rite of passage for bibliophiles the world over.

You’ll find an eclectic mix of souvenirs and gifts in the on-site shop at Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology. Along with the usual suspects of pencils and fridge magnets (and who doesn’t love a fridge magnet, hey?), you’ll find prints of some of the favourite pieces in the museum, colourful ceramics and quirky gems like The Oxford Colouring Book.