Shopping in Bristol
The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Just to the North of the city you will find The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. It is a two level covered centre with over 135 stores including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. A great place for a day's shopping with plenty of places to eat including Carluccio's, YO! Sushi, Nandos, Pizza Hut and Patisserie Valerie and thousands of free parking spaces. There is also an adjacent 13 screen Vue Cinema.
Twice a year The Mall hosts Bristol Fashion Week and at Christmas has an impressive Winter Wonderland with Santa's Castle, a traditional Christmas market and the largest outdoor ice rink in the South West.
Park Street and Clifton Village
Browse the great selection of trendy clothing shops, record stores and quirky fashion shops on one of Bristol’s most famous streets. Just off Park Street you will find Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower - perfect for a mid-afternoon break and a quick escape from the hustle and bustle.
Further beyond Park Street and Whiteladies Road you will find the charming Clifton Village. Take your pick from the vast range of boutique clothes shops, jewelry stores and cozy cafes, restaurants and pubs in this beautiful part of the city, just minutes from the city centre. After lunch, take a stroll across Brunel’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge and take in the stunning views of the Avon Gorge below.
Explore an incredible range of unique and quirky independent stores at some of the alternative shopping destinations in Bristol. Popular with locals and visitors alike is Gloucester Road, which is located just north of the city centre. Take your pick from small record shops, second hand and retro clothing stores and unique cafes and bars.
Another great place to visit is North Street in Southville. This renowned area of town features a wide choice of quirky trinket stores and clothing shops, along with fresh food outlets and grocers. Here you'll also find the famous Tobacco Factory theatre and bar.
In Bristol's Old City, you'll find the wonderful St Nicholas Market, featuring award-winning food, fresh produce, second hand books and clothing stores. Every Wednesday, a popular Farmers' Market is held on Corn Street just outside the old Corn Exhange. Here you can sample and buy some of the best West Country produce available, including vegetables, game, poultry, beef, wine, cheese and chutneys.
Just a short walk from St Nicholas Market is the Christmas Steps shopping quarter. This ancient part of the city features independent shops, stores and pubs lined along an old row of steps. Well worth a visit for a unique experience of Bristol in days long forgotten.
Cabot Circus, Broadmead and The Mall Bristol
Cabot Circus, Bristol’s newest city centre shopping development, features over 120 new shops, including 15 major flagship stores. 25 cafes and restaurants provide ample choice for resting weary feet and a new 13-screen Showcase Cinema de Lux brings the best of Hollywood to the city. The development is also incredibly easy to get to thanks to its convenient location at the end of the M32 and state-of-the-art car park providing 2,600 spaces.