Shopping

Now is the perfect time to book your 2021 Great West Way adventure. This spring and summer, businesses along the length of the Great West Way are gradually reopening. Take a look at the Great West Way reopening roadmap to find out what to expect and to help you plan.

Whilst we are endeavouring to keep all information on the website up to date, we would advise you to check directly with the relevant venue for the most up to date information.

Have a habit of picking up a fridge magnet wherever you travel or want to find weird, wacky gifts to give friends a giggle back home? Whatever your preferences, the Great West Way delivers all sorts of shopping opportunities.

We all know shopping in London is amazing. But as you journey west you’ll find just as much to fill that spare suitcase - from the practical to the perfectly crazy. There’s out-of-town shopping centres selling everything under the West Country sun, High Street shops where you can pick up everything you’ll need for your trip and independent boutiques selling sustainable fashion, local art and more. For those who prefer preloved finds - vintage stores, antique shops and markets are to be found up, down and around the Great West Way.

For one-of-a-kind souvenirs, gift shops in museums, galleries and other attractions often come up with the goods. From a glass bauble at Bristol Blue Glass to stylish sarsen necklaces at Stonehenge, you’ll come away with something unique and special that reminds you of your trip.

Shopping in Bath is a real treat, high street fashion gurus, book worms and art collectors alike will enjoy the buzzing city and its eclectic selection of unique finds. Celebrating an anniversary or birthday on your journey? Mark the moment with a unique piece of jewellery from Nicholas Wylde. Don’t forget to stop off at the Roman Baths and pick up a souvenir to share with friends and family. Plus, you can admire fashion through the ages at the Fashion Museum Bath.

Also, if you find yourself chatting with a friendly local - ask them to direct you to their favourite shops. They’ll always know best when it comes to off-the-beaten-track finds (some shops may not exist online, especially in rural areas). Perhaps there’s a man selling award-winning strawberry jam at the organic food market, or a fashionable seamstress doing a pop-up shop with a local craft collective. It’s great fun uncovering such secrets, but you can also find some excellent suggestions below and in our Great West Way shopping guide.

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Shopping in Bath

Bath is blessed with beautiful architecture, spa and sporting venues, theatres and museums; all nestled in a lush green valley. There’s food for every palate, world class festivals as well as a vibrant shopping scene that is not to be missed!
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Alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal, the largest town in West Berkshire, Newbury, has a bustling high street with many interesting shops, which include unique stores such as family-run department store Camp Hopson.
Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen, Hungerford

Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen is open seven days a week. In their farm shop, you will find a traditional butchery counter, a fully licensed café, delicatessen, fishmongers, florists and bespoke indoor wooden Play Barn. At the heart of Cobbs is their 55 acre farm, open for seasonal Pick Your Own and also the home to their award-winning vineyard, Alder Ridge.
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Bristol

Welcome to the city of bridges, balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel and Banksy. Regarded as the capital of the South West of England, lively yet laid-back Bristol is creative, cultural and vibrant with a rich maritime heritage. Whether you’re looking for a great day out for all the family, a romantic break or a little adventure, you’ll find it in Bristol.
Reading

Be amazed by modern Reading – from remarkable medieval heritage and beautiful Thames countryside to award-winning shopping centres, there’s a surprise around every corner.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon

McArthurGlen's Swindon Designer Outlet lies within the beautifully renovated Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works and is one of the largest covered designer outlets in Europe. 90 High St and Designer brands.
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Calne

Looking to visit the amazing town of Calne?...If so, click here to get the latest Calne tourist information for your visit to Calne as you travel along the Great West Way
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Trowbridge

Trowbridge is the county town of Wiltshire and is proud to offer a wealth of services to the region and its visitors. The town’s rich industrial heritage means that it has much for those interested in its history.
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