Southgate, Bath
All the big names from the high street and a wide choice of places to eat from food on the go to pubs, cafes and restaurants. There’s a huge car park with electric vehicle charging and a car wash zone and there are loos and baby changing facilities.
Milsom Street, Bath
Bath’s high end shopping quarter where you’ll find luxury homewares, fashion and beauty brands. Leading off Milsom Street is MiIsom Place with its charming open courtyards and inviting alleyways with boutiques and restaurants.
Upper City, Bath
Browse the independent shops at Marlborough Buildings, snuggled between two of Bath’s top sights – The Circus and The Royal Crescent. This attractive pedestrianised street has excellent boutiques, antique shops and galleries.
Central Bath, Bath
These lively shopping streets have a wide range of stores including Topping & Company, the city’s largest independent bookshop. Treat yourself at The San Francisco Fudge Co. and Lush store and spa, browse hand blown glasswares and jewellery at Bath Aqua Glass by the abbey.
Walcot Artisan Quarter, Bath
This has been the artisan centre of Bath since the swinging 60s and still has an upbeat vibe with heaps of character and independent shops and stalls selling vintage clothes and fabulous homewares. There’s a popular Saturday flea market and riverside walks.
West Bath, Bath
This area of Bath is home to Green Park Station, once the city’s main railway station, where there are covered markets and a lively collection of independent retailers. Saturdays it’s Bath Farmer’s Market and Sunday is Flea Market day.
Bristol Shopping Quarter, Bristol
Flit from big name stores to smaller independent shops in the heart of the city. The pedestrianised streets add to the relaxed air and you’ll find a multitude of places to eat. This area includes Cabot Circus and The Galleries.
Cabot Circus, Bristol
Shop till you drop, with over 130 stores including the likes of Harvey Nichols, Oliver Bonas, House of Fraser and Allsaints. There’s a huge choice of cafes, restaurants and takeaway food for when you need sustenance and a huge 24/7 car park.
Cribbs Causeway, Bristol
Shopaholics can spend a whole day browsing The Mall, with over 150 stores and the Retail Park for all things home, sports and leisure. There’s no shortage of places to eat or grab a takeaway, you can watch a film or go bowling at The Venue. Over 7,000 parking spaces!
Bedminster and Southville, Bristol
Just a 10 minute walk from the city centre, this is Bristol’s second biggest shopping area and it doesn’t get much more diverse than this. Shops are mostly independent, with butchers, bakers, delis and boutiques; don’t miss the colourful vibe of the Sunday morning market at the Tobacco Factory.
Bristol Old City, Bristol
Centred around St Nicholas Market in the historic heart of Bristol. Browse the countless stalls in the glass arcade, take in the lively air of the regular markets which include a Farmer’s Market, a Food Market, a Vegan Market and the eclectic stalls of Bristol Indie Market.
Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft, Bristol
This is where the cool cats hang out in Bristol, known for its amazing street art that includes works by none other than Banksy himself. If you like the shabby chic, vintage, antiquey, charity shop buzz, this is for you. Loads of unique and upbeat places to eat.
Christmas Steps Arts Quarter, Bristol
We love the quirky vibe of Christmas Steps! This stepped lane dates back to the 1600s and is lined with independent shops, galleries, workshops and studios. There are several good cafes, pubs and restaurants, and the area even has its own theatre.
The Old Market Quarter, Bristol
A thriving bohemian shopping quarter in one of the most historic parts of Bristol. The mix of shops includes vintage fashion and antiques, and specialist independent retailers. The Old Market is known for its friendly LGBT community and has plenty of welcoming pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Harbourside, Bristol
This once busy dock has now been transformed into a modern development with shops, waterside bars and restaurants, and museums. At the centre is Millennium Square with its enormous fountains and big screen, there are attractions to visit, like SS Great Britain and Bristol Aquarium, watersports and a Sunday Market.
Clifton Village, Bristol
A different kind of shopping experience, with the backdrop of elegant Georgian buildings. Shops are mostly independent, selling high end fashions, jewellery, art and antiques; the Victorian two storey arcade is wonderful and there are excellent places to eat. Clifton Suspension Bridge and Observatory are just a short stroll away.
Flourish Food Hall, Saltford, Bristol
Only a short walk from Bluehaven, this is where you can fill your basket with local delights from fresh produce and meat that’s been raised and grazed in the fields a few miles away to freshly baked breads and artisan cheeses. There’s also a Home & Lifestyle store here.
Newton Farm Shop, Newton St Loe, Bath
You name it, it’s here and it’s local, local, local – freshly baked bread, pies and pastries, fruit and veg, meat, milk, cheese and yoghurt, ice cream, jams, pickles and chutneys, artisan drinks, flowers and gifts. A fab farm shop indeed.
