Shopping in Bristol

Whether you're looking for the big name brands, that chic boutique, a specialist shop, or the value nic-nac shops, Bristol can offer a huge range of shops and stores to please even the most ardent shopaholic, although right at this moment, it may be wise to take a hard-hat with you.

Cabot Circus
This new development, which opened in September 2008 has provided the city with around one million sq ft of high quality retail and leisure outlets, as well as apartments, offices and public spaces.

The development features big name stores such as House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, Reiss, as long as the usual high-street stores along with a 13-Screen Cinema, and a whole array of eating venues including a Raymond Blanc Brasserie.

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Broadmead & The Galleries
This central shopping area is undergoing somewhat of a transformation. Having got slightly stuck in the dark ages, once the habitat of many a tramp and beggars, Broadmead has managed to shed it's past and now boasts over 300 stores, and a wide range of restaurants, pubs, clubs, cafes and other entertainment.

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The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
The mall is an 'out of town' shopping centre located on the north western outskirts of the city. The Mall can boast 135 leading name stores along with 17 restaurants, cafes and a lesiure development that includes a Vue multiplex cinema and Hollywood Bowl.

Easily reached by car just off junction 17 of the M5 motorway, or by public transport, The Mall offers a great day out

> Find out more about The Mall at Cribbs Causeway

Off the beaten track

For those that stray away from the central shopping area, there is also a large selection of independant shops selling everything from jewellery, designer clothes, specialist music and more to be enjoyed.

Just at the top of the old town is St Nicholas Market, where you'll find a huge choice of goods, fresh food, and local traders. It also plays host to the Bristol Farmers Market every Wednesday from 9.30 - 2.30.

Crossing the area commonly known as "The Centre", you'll find Park Street stretching out up towards Clifton. Park Street contains a variety of independant shops including Fashion and Clubbing gear, specialist music stores, and a variety of coffee shops and restaurants.