Oxford's Market Quarter

Objects of Use is nestled in the heart of Oxford's Market Quarter. We are situated on Market Street, adjacent to the historic Covered Market and surrounded by the striking architectural heritage of Oxford. Close to Oxford's museums, galleries, restaurants, rivers and parks, there are plenty of opportunites to capitalise on a visit to the area!


This beautiful corner of Oxford boasts a range of independent stores, great for antiques, books, stationery, handmade chocolates and gelato, artisar cheeses, great wines and more, as well as any number of places to rest your feet and fill up on something tasty.

Just around the corner from OoU, in Oxford’s famous Covered Market is Hamblin Bread’s Kiosk and Sandwich Bar, where you can lay your hands on some heritage wheat bread, crafted that morning down the road at their Magdalen Road Bakery. Arrive on a Wednesday and you’ll be treated to heavenly Swedish baked goods from Pet Gat.

Our beautiful corner of Oxford is full of architectural delights where you can lay your hands on some heritage wheat bread, crafted that morning down the road at their Magdalen Road Bakery. Arrive on a Wednesday and you’ll be treated to heavenly Swedish baked goods from Pet Gat.

We can’t imagine life without the Missing Bean — just around the corner on Turl Street, this small but bustling cafe serves coffees made with their own roasted beans, as well as pastries and sanwiches.