Where to Shop this Christmas in Bristol 

As Christmas approaches, Bristol is a brilliant city for shopping, whether you’re hunting for stocking fillers, handmade gifts or something a little more luxurious. There are many different spots in the city where you can source the best gifts; we have broken down the best shopping spots and what to expect from each area:

1. Clifton Arcade 

Situated in the heart of Clifton Village, this unique Victorian shopping arcade is home to a range of independent shops and businesses. Whether it be wedding accessories, plants or vintage clothing, the arcade has something for everyone and is a delightful place to window shop. The arcade is in the heart of Clifton Village,  so there are plenty of eateries to enjoy after browsing the shops.

https://www.cliftonarcade.com/

2. Gloucester Road

Gloucester Road is another haven for independent shopping, boasting a large number of independent shops that sell gifts, art, books and handmade goods. You will also find an array of second-hand shops on Gloucester Road, perfect for bargain hunting. Some of our favourites include:

Iota: http://www.iotabristol.com/

UStudio shop: https://ustudio.shop/

Gloucester Road books

Artigo: https://artigoshop.co.uk/

Reason interiors: https://www.reasoninteriors.co.uk/

3. Bedminster North Street

Known for its creative charm, Bedminster’s North Street is home to many second-hand shops, independent shops and numerous eateries to enjoy. Moreover, there is a Sunday market just off North Street every Sunday, allowing locals or visitors alike to access local produce and handcrafted gifts.

The market runs from 10 am to 3 pm.

Mon pote: https://monpote.co.uk/

Independent design collective: https://independentdesigncollective.com/

4. Whapping Wharf

Whapping Wharf is proud to be home to an exclusively independent and eclectic community of small businesses, making it the perfect location for finding independent gifts and showing local support. Some of our favourite spots to check out are:

Fig 1: https://www.fig1.co.uk/

Bookhaus shop: https://www.bookhausbristol.com/

Something Elsie: https://www.wappingwharf.co.uk/eat-drink-shop/something-elsie

5. Sparks Bristol

Based in Broadmead, Sparks is a unique department store that celebrates independent artists, sustainable fashion, imagination, and creativity. The shopping venue advocates for sustainability by offering a repair desk to repair broken clothing and 1-2-1 bike maintenance sessions. If you find yourself in central Bristol, this is the perfect spot to source a sustainable gift.

https://sparksbristol.co.uk/departments/

The store is open Mon-Sat 11-6 & Sun 11-5.