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This review of Boots originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Boots, 6-8 Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3HL, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Large, conveniently-central branch of this chain store. Good range of products. Knowledgeable staff at well-stocked pharmacy. Reasonable lunchtime "meal deal". Lunchtime queues are often long, even for self-checkouts.

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This review of Sainsbury's Petrol Station originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Sainsbury's Petrol Station, 289 Oxford Rd, Kidlington OX5 2PE, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Reasonable filling station: all the common fuels, plus (free) air. Sometimes very busy, and an awkward exit that involves a late-merge into a queue of traffic …

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This review of The Cake Shop originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. The Cake Shop, 123-127 Avenue 4, The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DZ, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We've had several custom-made cakes produced by The Cake Shop - for a wedding, for birthdays, for a corporate event - and have …

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This review of Cook originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Cook, 237 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7HN, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Frozen food that doesn't taste like "frozen food", and helpful staff who'll help you find exactly what you're looking for.

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This review of Deepdale Shopping Park originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Deepdale Shopping Park, Blackpool Rd, Preston PR1 6QY, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Strange mixture of the kinds of shops you expect in a retail park plus a few out-of-place "for trade" outlets. Insufficient parking at peak times, presumably because …

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This review of Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park, Elsfield Way, Oxford OX2 8NP, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful sprawling Oxford park with a huge variety of things to do: the modern railway (check opening days in advance), aviary, duck pond, sports courts, …

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This review of Avenham and Miller Park originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Avenham and Miller Park, S Meadow Ln, Preston PR1 8JP, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sprawling park near Preston city centre in the style of a London park: long boulevards, well-manicured lawns, fountains, a folly, and a riverside walk. …

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This review of The Jolly Boatman originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. The Jolly Boatman, 216 Banbury Rd, Thrupp, Kidlington OX5 1JU, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐ We'd visited before and enjoyed ourselves on several ocassions previous, but our last visit was appalling: incredibly slow service (despite booking and it being relatively …

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This review of The Blackpool Tower originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, Blackpool FY1 4BJ, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐ Compared to trips here in my youth, this iconic tourist attraction now seems very expensive (with 'modular' pricing: no more can you just buy a ticket and enjoy …

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This review of Miller & Carter Kidlington originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Miller & Carter Kidlington, 117 Bicester Rd, Kidlington OX5 2PX, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shared a delightful tenth anniversary meal here recently. Hadn't booked, but despite being busy they managed to squeeze us in. Enjoyed the third-best steak …

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This review of Cygnet Nursery Kidlington Ltd originally appeared on Google Maps. See more reviews by Dan. Cygnet Nursery Kidlington Ltd, 44-45 Evenlode Cres, Kidlington OX5 1RF, United Kingdom. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving, friendly staff provide a great environment for fun and development for babies through preschoolers. Failed an Ofsted inspection in 2016 but were swiftly …

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