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York is a shopaholic’s paradise, packed full of unique and independent shops making it an #OnlyinYork experience you’ll never forget.
There are not many places in the world where you can say that you’ve shopped along historic cobbled streets, in beautiful Medieval and Georgian buildings. For fans of wizards and magic, walk down the iconic Shambles, the oldest shopping street in Europe, the inspiration for Diagon Alley.
York is a compact city allowing you to dip between designer stores, unique boutiques and big high street names. Don’t forget to chat and mingle with the friendly local traders at the Shambles Market.
The city is home to a strong independent scene where you can really get to the heart of the city, with over 200 shops full of local produce and craft from local makers. Pick up your Indie York map and explore the city’s independent strongholds including Fossgate and Bishopthorpe Road, to name a few.
Treat yourself to a retail therapy experience like no other #OnlyinYork.
Kathe Wohlfahrt
Buy your baubles at Kathe Wohlfahrt – this year round traditional German Christmas shop is the only one in the UK.
Independent Shops
Shop till you drop - with over 200 independent retailers dotted along York’s narrow snickleways and ginnels.
Azendi
Buy your heart of Yorkshire jewellery at Azendi, Low Petergate. A British jewellery brand founded in Yorkshire.
York Gin
See, touch and smell the botanicals which give York Gin its distinctive flavours in the brand new York Gin shop, Pavement.
Shambles
Walk down Shambles, the oldest shopping street in Europe, inspiration for Diagon Alley and home to three shops for brooms and potions!
The Potions Cauldron
Visit a magical drinks emporium for wizards at Potions Cauldron, the only place where you can buy Unicorn Innocence soap or Elixir of Love Magic Mist spray.
Bile Beans
Find York’s iconic Bile Beans ghost-sign, at Lord Mayors walk. The post war advert has been a local landmark for over 70 years – you can even buy a themed mug.
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Bishopthorpe Road (Bishy Road to Locals)
Get your guide to the city’s independent shops at Indie York and take a hike up to Bishy Road – loved by the locals.
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