Christmas Steps Arts Quarter

For a unique shopping experience browse around the Christmas steps Arts Quarter and discover small independent shops selling arts and crafts, musical instruments, vintage clothes and jewellery. Christmas Steps Arts Quarter covers the historic area around Perry Road, Lower Park Row, Colston Street, St Michael's Hill and the Christmas Steps themselves. In ancient times, sea captains would make their way through the narrow alleyways and up Christmas Steps to reach their splendid houses on St.Michaels Hill. Nowadays you will find a wealth of small art galleries, bars, cafes and independent craft shops lining these quaint little streets. It's a great area for browsing and perhaps picking up an unusual handcrafted gift or piece of artwork.

TOP TIP:Stock up with local ciders at the specialist cider shop half way up Christmas Steps.