This little gem is hidden off the main shopping street in Oxford. It is a real treaure chest, everytime i go in there are new little things filling every possible space. Vintage books, scented candles, boxes, cards and so much more. This is always a stop on my christmas shopping runs.
Amanda F.
Place rating: 4 London, United Kingdom
Words that describe Arcadia: Whimsical, magical, adorable, twee, cute, colourful. This is an adorable little shop, just off Cornmarket St on St. Michaels. It’s a shop filled with trinkets, vintage items, books, pretty stationary, calendars, cards and more. This absolutely gorgeous spot almost feels like a step back in time, with classical music playing, an old-world parisian vibe, and a collection of vintage penguin books for your perusal. Definitely worth a visit if you need a gift for someone, or just want something pretty for yourself. Prices seem reasonable as well.
Joerg W.
Place rating: 5 Harrow on the Hill, London, United Kingdom
Just off Cornmarket Street, the shop is easily missed and does not look spectacular from the outside. A rack of secondhand paperback books and a few curious items in the window caught my eye, and I was very pleasantly surprised when I stepped inside. Arcadia offers a vast selection of vintage Penguin paperbacks and other second-hand books at very reasonable prices, vintage postcards(blank or posted) and a variety of odd bits and pieces that would make great gifts or just be fun to own.