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Things to do in York, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York
1. Earworm Records
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Now open in the olde City Of York…. a new RECORD SHOP to fill the void and cater for the ample vinyl connoisseurs in the fine city and beyond. Offering a wide range of new and second hand stuff on vinyl including Indie, Soul, Rock, Hip Hop, Soundtracks, Jazz, Blues, Country, Pop, Reggae, Metal, House, Techno, Disco and Folk. We are an actual record shop so what’s on offer on this site is a mere drop in the ocean to what we actually have in stock – feel free to call/email/tweet/carrier pigeon us with any wants and needs and if we have it we can mail it over to you sharpish, Worldwide! There will also be a selection of cd’s, limited runs on t-shirts, PA hire, tickets for local events, bits and bobs of dj equipment and parts. It’s a quality over quantity vibe with a massive personal touch. An actual real place where you can listen to music and not a wav file in sight ;-) WE BUY SECOND HAND VINYL/COLLECTIONS..contact us for details.
2. Kala King Patisserie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
A truly hands on chocolate making experience to all who are passionate about making their very own handmade chocolate. What more you get to take home your lovely creations home and enjoy it.
Reviewed By yorkytyke - Hornsea, United Kingdom
Nine of us from our local U3A landed in Karla's kitchen slightly later than planned, due to traffic delays. Karla was so welcoming and so calm as we had only an hour before going for lunch. She was so well prepared and we were soon making our chocolates and having fun. One of our number had more chocolate on his hands than on his ganache. She was so accommodating and wrapped all our chocolates we had made ready for collection after our visit to the Folk Musem. We are looking forward to a much longer workshop later in the year.BUT you haven't tasted chocolate until you have tasted Karla's chocolate. Delicious.
3. Stonegate Teddy Bears
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By katyr388 - Armagh, United Kingdom
Myself and my Daughter (Alice) absolutely love Alice in Wonderland. When we heard about this place we were soooo excited to go. The teddy bear shop was fantastic especially since we have a bit of a collection of Steiff and Charlie Bears so we loved the shop. The lovely lady in the shop allowed us to keep our pram downstairs so we could enjoy the tea room. When we got upstairs it was excitement overload. The decor and the menu were just amazing! We went for the afternoon tea. We were so impressed. I can't recommend the place enough. Absolutely gutted that we dont live closer as we would be here all the time!!
4. Sore Thumb Retro Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
Sore thumb retro games has the best selection of retro games and toys in Yorkshire.Stocking games from spectrum to Xbox original.We stock Nintendo,Sega,Sony,Atari,Amiga and more.We also have a large selection of toys from the 80's and 90's ,such as Star Wars ,Transformers ,TMNT and others.Easy to find just look for the Stormtrooper in the window.
Reviewed By Alien_Beep - Kilkenny, Ireland
Living over here in Ireland, the retro scene is small and very expensive, so I have to spend a lot of my days on ebay looking for stuff. Which would leave me skint for a long time, as ebay is a overpriced toilet. On may 2018, Friends and I went to London Comic Con and I had picked out what I had wanted. It was a Pokemon PIkachu edition Gameboy Colour. I had searched the entire place and couldn't find one. I was super disappointed, so the night before the last day of the con, I had been back on ebay and bidded for a Pokemon PIkachu edition Gameboy Colour, it was the console only. So the last day, I was wondering around with friends waiting for the bid to end and decided to go off on my own. So an hour went boy and WHAT DID I COME ACROSS ? Sore thumb retro games stall. HOW DID I MISS THIS ? So I literally ran to the stall and asked did they have "Pokemon PIkachu edition Gameboy Colour?" and they pulled out a boxed one and the minute I had it in my hand, I bought it straight up. These guys had so much pokemon stuff I was in heaven, They even held onto the n64 Pokemon edition for me too. Needless to say, ever since then, I've been a regular buyer from Lee and the gang. Everything is extremely well priced and it's literally retro heaven in there. I've been to the store itself in York(beautiful place) and got to see the full Store itself and I'm not messing, it was jammed packed, wall to wall of retro goodness. I've made it my mission to buy from Lee a lot more, as he knows the scene a lot better than the sellers on ebay, who ripped you off. Lee prices the stuff very well and it's worth your money. If you want an expert and reliable person to buy from, It's lee and the gang at SORE THUMBS RETRO GAMES. 10/10
5. York Gin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
The York Gin shop is in one of York’s most iconic buildings - the 16th century Sir Thomas Herbert’s House at 12 Pavement. The shop - selling all six York Gins and beautiful gifts - is opposite M&S and Shambles. Winner of Visit York Tourism Awards Shop of the Year 2020. Free tastings and a very knowledgeable, friendly team. Open seven days a week. Child and dog friendly. Full Covid safety measures in place.
Reviewed By Hunda - Torre-Pacheco, Spain
We popped in here while lunching in York with friends who live nearby......there was plenty of gin tasting offered, 4 different gins, and the girls doing the tasting and selling were just delightful and great fun. A lovely way to spend half an hour.......recommend a visit.
6. Fabrication Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Social Enterprise selling work by local makers and designers and teaching craft skills. Our shop sells clothing, food, furniture, jewellery, gifts, kids stuff, art, home wares and much more, all locally made. The shop is also staffed by the makers
7. Hop O'Clock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Hundreds of local and international craft beers, crowler machine for fresh cans, tasting room with 4 rotating taps in the heart of York.
8. The York Ghost Merchants
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The remarkable shop on the most extraordinary street in the most haunted city in the world. We are the makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts: a range of handcrafted ghosts, which can be purchased exclusively from the Shambles-based store as an unusual souvenir or lucky charm for visitors to take back home. Every ghost is unique and is made on the premises.
Reviewed By daynal2017 - Northwich, United Kingdom
Completely unusual, very quirky, stunning little shop in York. Selling a fine selection of Ghosts for a keepsake, the team here are entertaining, patient and very passionate. Well worth a visit if your going York!
9. Mulberry Hall
10. The Antiques Centre York
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
York's largest Antiques Centre nestled in the historic and picturesque street of Stonegate, just a stones throw away from the Minster. With five showrooms spread over three floors and over 100 dealers from all over the country, we stock a hugely diverse range of antique and vintage items.
Reviewed By robbiel406
Lovely little visit to this antique center. Covid safe with an easy to use one way system. Great selection of items from many sellers, particularly in jewelry. Staff went above and beyond to help, especially to Wendy who really went above and beyond to find the right pieces we were looking for. Very well worth a visit.
