Cowley Road International Food Tour
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The Cowley Road International Food Tour will occur on 5 December 2026, starting from The Plain in Oxford. Participants will explore the diverse food shops along Cowley Road, learning about the area's culinary history and unique ingredients. The tour lasts approximately two hours.
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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Frequently asked questions
Cowley Road International Food Tour takes place on Saturday, 5 December 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.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Plain can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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The Cowley Road International Food Tour will occur on 5 December 2026, starting from The Plain in Oxford. Participants will explore the diverse food shops along Cowley Road, learning about the area's culinary history and unique ingredients. The tour lasts approximately two hours.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Plain. Searching near The Plain, Oxford, OX4; check-in Saturday, 5 December 2026.
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WhereThe Plain
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Cowley Road International Food Tour?
Cowley Road International Food Tour takes place on Saturday, 5 December 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.
Is there anywhere to stay near Cowley Road International Food Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Plain can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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