The independent shopping hub of Gloucester Road in north Bristol really comes alive in the springtime with café tables spilling out onto the pavement and scores of happy shoppers laden with armfuls of vintage clothing, quirky homeware and fresh local produce. Stop off in one of the many pubs and bars for a refreshing glass of West Country cider.

The thriving hub of Clifton Village features pretty streets lined with boutiques and fine places to eat. For an unusual shopping experience, the Victorian Clifton Arcade houses some of the most unique shops in the city selling everything from vintage costume jewellery to classic home interiors.

Gloucester Road, just north of the city centre, is home to a rich variety of locally run shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. There are boutique clothing stores, inviting gift shops, artisan jewellers, antiques and mouth-watering bakeries, all adding to the cosmopolitan feel of the area.

Bristol's city centre shopping quarter is packed with over 500 stores ranging from a variety of well-known brands to quirky independent stores. Explore the shopping centres of Cabot Circus and The Galleries, splash out in Harvey Nichols, and browse the traffic-free streets of Broadmead to discover department stores, leading brands, cafés and the UK's second largest Primark.