Cowley Road International Food Tour
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Taking place on 10 October 2026 at The Plain in Oxford, the Cowley Road International Food Tour offers a delightful exploration of East Oxford's vibrant culinary scene. This event highlights the energetic, cosmopolitan character of Cowley Road by inviting attendees to discover the wonderful food shops that line its commercial heart. Visitors can savour an array of international flavours from various performers while enjoying the warm atmosphere of this upcoming gathering. The experience promises an indulgent journey through one of Oxford's most beloved food destinations.
Discover the wonderful food shops of Cowley Road!
East Oxford is the energetic, cosmopolitan side of town, and Cowley Road is its commercial heart. The food shops along Cowley Road are an amazing display of diversity. In less than a kilometre, you'll find ingredients from Ghana, Morocco, Lebanon, Turkey, Italy, Lithuania, Russia, Korea, Thailand, Bangladesh and Brazil.
How did this area acquire such a richness of culinary treasures? On this tour, you'll learn about the history of East Oxford. You'll meet some special, hard-to-find ingredients and find out how to use them. And you'll hear some stories of the shopkeepers that make Cowley Road so unique.
This 2-hour walking tour highlights 17 wonderful food shops on Cowley Road between the Plain roundabout and Divinity Road.
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Cowley Road International Food Tour takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:00.
Cowley Road International Food Tour is held at The Plain in Oxford (The Plain, Oxford, OX4).
Tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour range from £6.50 to £13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Cowley Road International Food Tour
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Taking place on 10 October 2026 at The Plain in Oxford, the Cowley Road International Food Tour offers a delightful exploration of East Oxford's vibrant culinary scene. This event highlights the energetic, cosmopolitan character of Cowley Road by inviting attendees to discover the wonderful food shops that line its commercial heart. Visitors can savour an array of international flavours from various performers while enjoying the warm atmosphere of this upcoming gathering. The experience promises an indulgent journey through one of Oxford's most beloved food destinations.
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Discover the wonderful food shops of Cowley Road!
East Oxford is the energetic, cosmopolitan side of town, and Cowley Road is its commercial heart. The food shops along Cowley Road are an amazing display of diversity. In less than a kilometre, you'll find ingredients from Ghana, Morocco, Lebanon, Turkey, Italy, Lithuania, Russia, Korea, Thailand, Bangladesh and Brazil.
How did this area acquire such a richness of culinary treasures? On this tour, you'll learn about the history of East Oxford. You'll meet some special, hard-to-find ingredients and find out how to use them. And you'll hear some stories of the shopkeepers that make Cowley Road so unique.
This 2-hour walking tour highlights 17 wonderful food shops on Cowley Road between the Plain roundabout and Divinity Road.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Cowley Road International Food Tour?
Cowley Road International Food Tour takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Cowley Road International Food Tour taking place?
Cowley Road International Food Tour is held at The Plain in Oxford (The Plain, Oxford, OX4).
How much are tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour?
Tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour range from £6.50 to £13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour?
Tickets for Cowley Road International Food Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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