A Bristol Christmas is here! ‘Shop Bristol’ is a new City Centre retail shop in Cabot Circus where you can find locally-made, unique gifts for the whole family.

Next door to the Apple store in Quakers Friars, you’ll find a new pop-up retail space and information point for tourists and visitors to Bristol. This new shopping experience is brought to you by the team at PRIOR, Visit West and Cabot Circus.

Inside, you will find the work of over 35 local Bristol artists and hundreds of products that represent Bristol. There is a workshop area for festive craft sessions (view the timetable online), and an area dedicated to tourist information from Visit West under the Visit Bristol brand for all your what’s on in Bristol needs during the festive season.

You may recognise the name and logo; this new shop is an extension of the Shop Bristol Independents campaign, launched in 2020 during lockdown. Spearheaded by Beck Prior, founder of Prior Shop, Shop Bristol Independents is Bristol’s directory of independent bricks-and-mortar gift shops, Christmas markets, and independent coffee shops.

Shopping small and independent has never been easier! If you haven’t heard of PRIOR, they are an award-winning, Bristol-based independent retail shop and arts centre. They run a full programme of craft and design workshops (for all levels), host exhibitions showcasing artwork from established artists to students, and are a beacon of support for many small businesses. All profit is donated to local charities and supports a free programme of workshops for vulnerable adults. Their goal is to play a part in revolutionising the ‘shopping experience,’ making it kind, considerate, and personal.

They accept the Love Bristol gift card as payments and you will be able to pick up a card from them to load yourself!

Shop locally this Christmas and visit SHOP BRISTOL online or in Cabot Circus.