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Bristol Markets (Bristol, England)



Full of character and real life, the busy markets in Bristol are an integral part of Bristol's local life. They provide a great place to find bargains in Bristol or to just browse around the wide variety of stalls and enjoy the exciting atmosphere and local Bristol market banter. Bristol's bustling markets range from the very large to a small, discreet collection of stalls, situated in quiet districts of Bristol. They are held in many neighborhoods of Bristol and provide a fun way to shop, for both experienced and novice bargain hunters alike.

It is worth noting that most market stands do not usually accept credit cards for purchases. Prices at Bristol markets are not generally fixed and so friendly haggling is often a good idea, to try and reduce the price. Here are some of the main markets in the Bristol area that are worth a visit.




Bristol Markets - St. Nicholas Market - Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 922 4017
Dating back to 1743, Bristol's St. Nicholas Market is one of Bristol most historic markets and has three different areas. The Exchange Hall area of the market is completely covered and features a wide range of different market stalls, such as jewellery, clothes, books, fossils, candles and ceramics. There is also a café in this area of the market. The Glass Arcade has a number of specialist market stalls selling vintage clothes, fresh fruit and vegetables - including organic produce, other food and flowers. In the Covered Market area of Bristol's St. Nicholas Market you will find a market stall that specialises in repairing computers, jewellery stalls, stands selling second-hand book and much more besides.
Open: Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 17:00

Bristol Markets - Bristol Eastville Market - Eastgate Road, Bristol, BS5 6XY, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 934 9870
Situated in the St. Werburghs area of Bristol, the Bristol Eastville Market is one of the most popular markets in the Bristol area. With numerous market stalls selling fresh produce, fruit and vegetables by the box, meat, clothes, music and many more items, this market is full of genuine bargains. Close to Bristol's Ikea store, next to Junction 2 on the M32, the Bristol Eastville Market is always busy and is where many of the locals in Bristol do their weekly food shopping.
Open: Friday - 09:00 to 15:00, Sunday - 09:00 to 15:00

Bristol Markets - Bristol Farmers' Market - Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1JQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 922 4017
The Bristol Farmers' Market is situated in Bristol's city centre and is held every Wednesday. Full of market stalls selling high-quality local produce, much of which is organic, the Bristol Farmers' Market features market stalls selling fruit and vegetables, yorhurt, salads, sandwiches, cakes, freshly made bread, free-range meats, a large selection of sausages, fish, honey and herbs. It is advisable to arrive early at the Bristol Farmers' Market, before much of the produce is sold out.
Open: Wednesday - 09:30 to 15:00

Bristol Markets - Quakers Friars Market - Broadmead, Bristol, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 922 4017
Situated in the heart of Bristol's Broadmead shopping centre, the Quakers Friars Market is one of Bristol's most popular and convenient markets. Bristol's Quakers Friars Market has a large number of market stalls, selling fresh produce, clothes, books and many of bargains.
Open: Thursday - 10:00 to 16:00

Bristol Markets - Watershed Market - Watershed, 1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1934 813 407
The seasonal Bristol Watershed Market is situated next to the River, close to the At Bristol complex. This is a thriving crafts market, full of works of art by many local Bristol artists, handmade jewellery, paintings, photographs and much more besides. There is also a café at the Bristol Watershed Market and this large and popular market is the perfect place for original gift ideas.
Open: October to December, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Bristol Markets - Tollgate Car Boot Sale - Tollgate Car Park, Broadmead, Bristol, BS1, England
Tel: +44 (0)117 922 4014
Situated at the back of the Broadmead shopping centre, in the heart of Bristol, the Tollgate Car Boot Sale is full of bargains. For the best bargains, be sure to arrive early and always be prepared to haggle over prices.
Open: Sunday - 07:00 to 13:00

 
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