Tourism has, in essence, been Bath, England's main industry since its founding. Its hot springs have drawn visitors from all over since the days of the Roman Empire, and perhaps before. 

Today, Bath is the quintessential tourist destination, with its many hotels, restaurants, and year-round tourist activities. This, and its status as a World Heritage Historical Site, Bath has a lot going for it and a lot going on in it. The city's many shopping opportunities reflect this fact as well.  

Though there is the typical mall with the typical offerings (including a typical McDonald's) to be found near Bath's Railway Station, there are shops and markets to be found everywhere. The Guild Hall, on High Street, is one of these. It's been around since 1284, though the produce, tea, and food is fresher than that. Crafts and books are to be found here, too. 

If your traveling with your four-year-old daughter, the one who loves doll houses and serves her little ladies milk and cookies (or, in this case, tea and crumpets), it is imperative that you go to Caroline Nevill Miniatures on Broad Street, where she can revel in that little world, and perhaps even find an authentically-English miniature teapot to add to her collection. Don't be surprised, though, if she wants to go for a total renovation of little Miss Dolly's home.

For a representative shopping "tour" of what Bath has to offer, visit Bath Shopping. There's chocolate, fine furniture, clothing, antiques, crafts, and more chocolate.