A Guide To Shopping In York

York has many excellent shops and boutiques which are unique to York. When shopping in York try not to get too lost in the old medieval streets! Below is a brief guide to some of York's long established shops and new ones to check out! » Map of York here

Antique Shops In York ~ The Antiques Centre

Allenby House, 41 Stonegate. Includes a cafe on the first floor.
Also in Stonegate - Cavendish Antiques.

The Red House Antiques Centre
Duncombe Place, York YO1 2EF
Tel: 01904 637000

Betty's Cafe & Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen's Square, York.
There is also a 'Little Betty's' in Stonegate!

This is a must for any visitor to York! The ornate interior makes for a real treat to have your lunch or coffee and cakes. The long queues outside tell you how popular Betty's is. Inside there is also a shop counter where you can buy gifts including specialist cakes and biscuits (try the famous 'Fat Rascal'). You can only find Betty's cafes in Yorkshire!

Mulberry Hall
Located in Stonegate, Mulberry Hall exhibits and sells an amazing range of fine china, crystal, cutlery and cookware. You are sure to find a gift here, well worth a look! Stonegate is also one of York's most popular shopping streets. The shops here have traditional style facades where you will find many shops to buy clothing, food, sweets and gifts.
Use our Map of York to find Stonegate, York.

» Photo of Mulberry Hall

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The Shambles

One of the most photographed streets in England! The Shambles is one of York's oldest medieval streets. This narrow cobbled street originally housed butchers shops now home to many small curiosity shops. The original wooden beams and slabs in front of the windows can still be seen. The wooden buildings overhang the street so much you could shake hands with your neighbour opposite! At the top end The Shambles opens up into Kings Square where street entertainers wow the crowds. Dave's Hog roast shop near to Kings Square is very popular, where you can get really tasty hot roast sandwiches! Also there is a fish & chip shop on Petergate close to King's Square.

• Show the Shambles on the York map
• Bari Restaurant in the Shambles
• Panoramic Photo of 'The Shambles' here
  

The Flax & Twine

Housed in a beautiful 18th century building at 20 Shambles, York. Selling homewares and unique vintage items to help you make your home gorgeous. Also a cafe selling lots of tasty treats, including light lunches / afternoon teas, the perfect thing after a day of shopping!

Burgins Perfumery Est. 1880
2 Coney Street, York YO1 9NA
Tel. 01904 623137

Christmas Angels
47 Low Petergate, York Tel. 01904 639908
A magical Christmas shop open all year round. Christmas In York

The Quarter

Mulberry, York
23/25 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ
Fashionable bags, wallets and more.
Located next door to The Slug & Lettuce & Nineteen

The Quarter is a patchwork of old streets including; Grape Lane, Swinegate, Back Swinegate and Little Stonegate. There are many smart boutique shops in The Quarter including: Cusp Children's Toys, Boudoir Kiss Lingerie, Porcupine Gifts, Ashberry of York, Giselle Ladies Fashions.

Sarah Coggles
91-93 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HY
Two unique boutiques with high quality designer clothing and accessories.

More Recommended Shops In York

Jigsaw ~ 37 Stonegate.
Womenswear and Accessories.

Barnitts ~ Colliergate. Closed Sundays.
A large DIY store over 100 years old. Barnitts sells home, lighting, furniture upstairs, gardening, tools and specialist products you might not find elsewhere. “If Barnitts haven’t got it, you can’t get it anywhere!”

Monk Bar York Model Shop ~ Show on map
A great model shop for children and adults alike! Now in its 42nd year of business, Monk Bar Model Shop specialises in plastic kits, model railways, diecasts, Corgi and Scalextric. Located underneath Monk Bar.

Mary Shortle Of York ~ Next To Bootham Bar
Mary shortle International has been a doll specialist for over twenty three years. As a very serious collector she is passionate about dolls. There is another shop on Lord Mayor's Walk near to Monk Bar.

Jack Wills
18-20 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS Tel: 01904 620 075

JOY York
1 St Mary's Square, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York YO1 9NY
Tel: 01904 672 772

Patisserie Valerie
5, Feasegate, York YO1 8SH

Jo Malone - Luxury Fragrances
25 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW

Apple Store York
18-20 Spurriergate, York YO1 9QR
Tel. 01904 234884

Up & Running
46 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
Running and fitness shoes & clothing.

The Inkwell
10 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ
Tel. 01904 675499 | ink-well.co.uk

The Inkwell is a hip and homely shop specialising in new and vintage vinyl records, CDs, books on history and popular culture, and all sorts of retro gifts. Dressed as a 1950s school room, complete with blackboard and wooden desks. The Inkwell offers York shoppers a unique opportunity to step back in time to a more relaxed and welcoming era of retail. Hot drinks and snacks are available for you to enjoy while you browse and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere.

Snowhome
An independent design store. Selling a range of really cool design led homeware and gifts. 42 Gillygate York YO31 7EQ | snow-home.co.uk

"There's some nice shops down Gillygate!"

Love Cheese York
A specialist cheese shop with about 70 different cheeses in stock. We also have a cafe & garden when you can sit in and dine on a range of platters, salads & sandwiches.

16 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ
Telephone. 01904 622967

Blossom & Walker
A unique shop selling furniture, homewares, lighting & gifts.

3-7 Lord Mayor’s Walk, York YO31 7HB

Proudly In York
Discover local independent businesses in York with support for new startups. proudlyinyork.com

Mannion and Co Café & Deli
1 Blake Street, York

Van Mildert
19-21 Blake Street, York YO1 8QJ
Telephone: 01904 651490
A leading independent fashion store offering a great selection brands including Barbour, Stone Island, G Star, Paul Smith, Firetrap, Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, Luke 1977 and more. Browse their selection online or pop into their store on Blake Street. Van Mildert

York Cocoa House
3 Blake Street, photo
Discover the wonderful world of chocolate in the heart of York, the chocolate city. Twitter @YorkCocoaHouse

The Little Diamond Shop, 15 Lendal, York YO1 8AQ
Tel: 01904 541 415
sales@littlediamondshop.co.uk

The Little Diamond Shop opened in York on 15 Lendal during Christmas 2010. The shop takes its name from the original name given to its sister shop, Ogden of Harrogate, by its founder in 1893. In fact, the clock from the original Little Diamond Shop takes centre stage in the shop as a proud reminder of the company’s history.

As a sister showroom to Ogden of Harrogate, the shop reflects Ogden’s heritage but gives it a contemporary look too. Traditional elements such as Edwardian display cabinets have been mixed with a bolder decor to give it a more modern feel, while maintaining the sense of luxury associated with the company.

The Little Diamond Shop stocks many of the brands and jewellery collections that regular customers to Ogden of Harrogate will recognise and in addition several exclusive collections including Sarah Jordan jewellery and Technomarine, Fortis, Mondaine, Cuervo y Sobrinos, Manometro and Carl F Bucherer watch brands.

Purple Haze
Purple Haze has everything from cute quirky vintage dresses to pop check shirts, Stocking both men and womens clothing.
52 Fossgate, York Y01 | facebook

The Hairy Fig
Many products are exclusive to us in this area including our delicious on-tap balsamics of many varieties, and quality extra virgin oils and rapeseed oils. Whisky, port and fig vodka all on tap. Buy an ornate bottle from us at just cost (or bring your own) and we will fill it.
39 Fossgate, York

Browns of York, 21 Davygate, York YO1 8QT
Browns are an independent family owned department store based in York, Helmsley and Beverley. They have been operating for over 100 years and offer a stunning selection of different products under one roof.

Fenwick York - Department Store
Fewick's is located at the Coppergate Shopping Centre near to the Jorvik Viking Centre. The 1st floor is the place to go for women's clothing and the excellent cafe-restaurant. Exclusive beauty and fragrance brands occupy the ground floor together with menswear, stationery, luggage and accessories. For linens, cookware and toys, head for the basement.

Monks Cross Shopping

Visit Monks Cross Shopping Park with ease of access and free parking.

Monks Cross Shopping
Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9GX
monkscrossshopping.co.uk | New M&S and John Lewis Stores

York Designer Outlet

York Designer Outlet - Large Fashion & Retail Outlet. show on map
Located just south of York near the interchange of the A64 and A19, 10 mins drive from the city centre. York Designer Outlet runs the Red Line Park & Ride bus, which operates from the railway station every 10 mins. Look out for the branded bus at the front of the station.

Park & Ride York full info here.

York's Chocolate Heritage

Kitkat, Yorkie, Quality Street, Smarties, Chocolate Orange, Black Magic, All Gold.. the list goes on, all originating from York. York is famous for its Chocolate, with names like Rowntree's and Terry's now known all over the world. Terry's of York was one of Britain's oldest confectionery makers and was one of the first to make eating chocolate rather than drinking chocolate. Rowntree's still has a huge factory based in York.

Hotel Chocolat
Visit the brand new York store and see a range of authentic, fresh chocolates. Find the perfect gift, there’s something here for everyone.
34 Coney Street, York YO1 9ND

Monk Bar Chocolatiers of York
Renowned for their superb quality of our luxury handmade chocolates. Featured on TV Channel 4 'Come Dine With Me'. Located under the historic Monk Bar. 1 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LJ Tel: 01904 672963

York Chocolate Club

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New Tourist Attraction: York's Chocolate Story

York Minster Gift Shop
York Minster, York YO1 7HH
The Minster Gift Shop inside York Minster & York Minster Gifts situated in Minster Gates opposite the south entrance to the Minster. Selling cards, calendars, prints, jewellery and gifts.
Open from 10am - 5pm Mon-Sat and 11.30am - 5pm on Sundays.

Cycle Heaven
2 Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1JJ

Cycle Heaven at York Station
York Railway Station, York YO24 1AY

Farm Shops Near York

The Farmers Cart
Towthorpe Grange Towthorpe Moor Lane, York YO32 9ST

The Farmers Cart has grown to include a number of seasonal events and school tours to entertain and educate children. Inlcuding a shop and café as well as adding a purpose built room for the school tours to use.
thefarmerscart.co.uk

Farmhouse Preserves, Crayke
Mill Green Farm, Crayke, YO61 4TT
farmhousepreserves.co.uk

Changing Seasons
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1EN
The shop is easy to spot. Approaching Sutton-on-the-Forest from the south, the farm shop is on the left about half a mile from the village.
Tel. 01347 810 876

Ainsty Farm Shop
York Rd, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8EQ
Tel: 01423 331897
The shop is located off the main A59, only a short drive from both Harrogate and York.

The Farm Shop
Willow House, Wigginton Rd, Wigginton, York, YO32 2RH
Tel: 01904 766822

The Balloon Tree Farm Shop
Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB
theballoontree.co.uk