Shopping

Our guide to the best shops in Bath

Jolly’s is one of the oldest department stores in Europe. James Jolly first took retail premises back in 1823, before his son Thomas became the driving force behind the business, pioneering fixed price merchandising. Now restored to its 19th-century glory by owners House of Fraser you’ll find the full spectrum...
The independent fashion retail chain Blue first opened in Montpellier, Cheltenham in 2000, with the Bath store at The Loft – the spacious lifestyle store in Bartlett Street Quarter – following in 2003. Blue stocks adventurous clothing for women of all ages who like to celebrate individual style. Brands include...
Inspired by a love of travel and design, family business Graham & Green opened its first home interiors store in the heart of Notting Hill in 1974 and its style and influence has being growing ever since. Graham & Green’s expertise in furniture design coupled with strong family values translates...
This lovely shop has hats for all occasions, and is one of the specialist independent retailers which make shopping in the city such a unique and enjoyable experience. A-listed by Harper’s Bazaar magazine, the shop is brimming with colour and stocks a huge selection of contemporary designs, along with a...
Anthropologie in Bath is a wonderful, one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking rich collections of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor inspired by fashion, art and entertainment. Products are sourced by buyers and designers who travel the world to uncover unique, special items and often collaborate with upcoming talented artists. The...
Goldsmith and gemmologist Michael Parsons and his team run a delightful independent studio. He specialises in handmaking one-off engagement rings and wedding rings, as well as offering a wide range of individual pieces. Michael and his team undertake all types of commissions on-site as well as carrying out remodelling and...
Located on the busy high street, just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Bath Abbey and Guildhall, John Anthony has called Bath home for over 25 years. Spread out over two floors, the shop boasts an impressive range of designer menswear from great British brands like Belstaff, Barbour and Vivienne...
Bath Guildhall Market is the oldest shopping venue in the city and today a colourful group of 20 or so stallholders trade in this jewel of a building in the heart of the city, just 80 yards from Bath Abbey and opposite the famous Pulteney Bridge. Offering virtually everything you...
Icarus Jewellery is an independent silver jewellery shop located on Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath, and offers a great selection of handmade unique designs from their store and online shop. Owner Dilek Köroğlu designs and makes some of the handmade silver jewellery pieces in the shop and is...
This little gem of a shop continues to be one of Bath’s favourite gift and jewellery stores and is still a family-run and independent business. You’ll find it tucked away just a minute walk from The Abbey and The Roman Baths. The shop is a firm favourite with visitors and...