The ‘Bristol Independents’ campaign wants Bristol’s local economy to flourish and thrive. According to the New Economics Foundation, each pound spent with a local retailer selling local produce puts twice as much money back into the local economy as a pound spent in a national multiple. Read more about the campaign on our About page.
Show some love to Bristol by supporting and celebrating our vibrant array of local independent retailers, cafes, restaurants, and artisans!
10am–3pm Sundays 2, 9, 16 & 23 December
Tobacco Factory carpark, corner of Raleigh Road and North Street, Southville
Fabulous food and gifts for Christmas. 60 stalls plus mulled drinks, hot chestnuts and kids’ entertainment – all in a festive atmosphere.
Niche Frames, 26 Stokes Croft
11am–1pm Saturday 1 December
Come for a tea or coffee and a piece of cake, and meet your local beat policeman.
Meet your local PCSO and Police Officers. Pop in for a friendly chat, talk about local news and report any concerns.
Colston Hall
10am–4pm Saturday 8 December · 10am–4pm Saturday 15 December · 10am–2pm Sunday 16 December
Free entry
Saturday 15 December · East Street, Bedminster
East Street celebrates all things Bemmy with stalls selling ideal presents, a flea market, hog roast, local music and dancing talent.
Saturday 8 December · Come join us on North Street to celebrate Good Living in BS3
North Street in Southville will be closed to traffic between the Tobacco Factory and the Hen & Chicken and will be open to the community for a day of fun, family activities, live music and displays from exciting local groups.
Bristol’s independent makers and producers of sustainably sourced crafts and gifts are busy working towards Create’s fabulous Festive Fair. Presented once more by Love Local Events the Fair will also be open on Sunday this year with new eco-gift ranges, beautifully designed items and tasty organic treats. Dates for your diary are:
Friday 30 November, 4 - 9
Saturday 1 December, 11 -5
Sunday 2 December, 11 - 4
Last few stallholder spots available.
All stall enquiries Read more [...] 
From the Bristol City Council Press Office:
Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson has given the green light for St Nicholas Market stallholders to pay their pitch fees in Bristol Pounds.
This follows the Mayor’s announcement that he would receive his salary in the popular local currency.
By Christmas market stallholders will be able to pay the city council for their pitches in Bristol Pound notes or online payments.
George Ferguson said: “I am a big supporter of the Bristol Pound and am Read more [...] 
DJ FAK will be spinning the tunes, there will be the prizes for the cone dolly comp and cake !! + kids can post their letters to Santa in Santa’s box – we may even get a reindeer.
Please wear a crazy possibly home made hat (there is a prize for the best) and or bring cake or chocolate. We won’t mind if you also bring lots of money to spend 
. Shop will be open those days from 9am with the party starting at 12 midday till whenever.
Shop at Bristol Independents this Christmas. Collect stamps. Win prizes!
The Bristol Independents Christmas loyalty card allows you to collect stamps while you do your Christmas shopping – one stamp per purchase, plus a bonus stamp if you pay in Bristol Pounds. When you've collected 5 stamps you can enter your card into a prize draw to win fabulous prizes from participating independents.
There are currently around 100 businesses signed-up and over 40 prizes – but we expect both lists to grow Read more [...] 
The Ashton Court Christmas food and craft fayre is back with a bang this year with lots of festive activities and Christmas shopping for all the family on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December. With free entry and ample parking close by in the mansion car park, it’s the perfect way to shop for unusual and unique gifts from the selection of local craft and food producer stalls, all within the stunning surrounds of this 15th century estate.
Expect to find a host of local crafts including stunning Read more [...] 
