The London Road and Walcot areas have held the informal title of Bath's Artisan Quarter since the 1960s.

The essence of alternative life in the city, it brings together a vibrant, eclectic collection of characterful independents offering everything from vintage clothes to designer homewares. Walcot House is one of the city’s most contemporary restaurants with a cocktail bar and nightclub housed in the basement. Walcot Street is also home to the headquarters of Bath Aqua Glass and St Swithins Church, where Jane Austen’s parents were married and where her father is buried.

As well as shops, don’t miss the popular Saturday flea market, renowned for offering a unique selection of clothes, antiques, books, crockery, collectables as well as the Community Garden at the start of Walcot Street.

Wander further along the London Road for more vintage shops, river sidewalks along Kensington Meadows and the charming residential district of Larkhall with its pastel coloured houses, independent shops and community hub and theatre – The Rondo Theatre.