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Shopping in Bristol

Shopping in Bristol offers plenty of choice, catering for the most eclectic of tastes and all budgets. From shopping malls to chic boutiques and independent stores, Bristol is a shopaholic's dream destination.

In the centre of Bristol is Broadmead, Bristol's main shopping centre, and The Mall Bristol, both of which boast an enticing range of shops with all the familiar high street names and specialist independent stores.

Broadmead remains open for business during the building of Cabot Circus, a new shopping area which is due to be completed in autumn 2008.

On the outskirts of Bristol, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway is an ultra-convenient shopping complex with over 135 stores and over 17 cafes and restaurants, all under one roof. Located just off Junction 17 of the M5 with free parking, it's a shopaholic's dream.

The elegant shops of Bristol's West End, Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village are unmissable, ideal for those looking for designer clothes, antiques, jewellery, art and crafts. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants along the way so you can rest your weary feet.

In the heart of the city you'll also find Park Street and Christmas steps, Colston Street and Perry Row, with a wide range of shops selling everything from clothes, shoes, pottery, bookshops and quirky gifts to specialist music and designer homeware items.

Bristol's Eastside is full of specialist stores selling food, fabrics and crafts of Asian and Caribbean influence. Or try Gloucester Road for an eclectic choice of retro clothes, funky gifts and clothes shops.

The Old City's grand buildings surround the Corn Exchange and St Nicholas Markets, where you'll find an intriguing choice of stalls including Beast Clothing's popular Bristolian t-shirts and small shops and regular street markets, with arts and crafts every Friday and Saturday, a Farmers Market every Wednesday and special events throughout the year. The Slow Food Market takes place on the first Sunday of each month and is definitely worth a visit.

One souvenir you should really take away from Bristol is a piece of Bristol Blue Glass. The glass is available to buy from many stores, but it's worth a visit to the studio itself where you can watch the glass being blown as well as browse a spectacular range of blue glass products. You can buy Bristol Blue Glass gifts plus maps, books and souvenirs from Bristol Gift Shop Online.

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