10 Shopping in Lancaster That You Shouldn't Miss

a small high street shop but it is literally packed to the ceilings on 3 floors with top quality Art and crafts materials from a lot of the main art suppliers, the shop has been on this street for over 40 years and has staff with a great deal of experience in all sorts of Art which they are willing to share.

Inspire Gifts & Gallery is Lancaster's go to shop for design-led gifts suitable for any occasion. Whether it's a wedding, christening, birthday, colleague or friend, in fact any time you need that special present then you will find your inspiration here. The whole of the first floor houses our beautiful gallery space. Split over two rooms we feature the best works from local artists.

An intimate gallery in the center of historic Lancaster showcasing the work of artist John Elles. The main theme of John's work is Lancaster itself - the architecture and street scenes reflect John's interest of colorful nostalgia and borrow themes from the French masters. A must-see for tourists and visitors to the town.

An art gallery with a friendly atmosphere in the heart of Lancaster city centre. We are open Fri and Sat 11 to 5.30. Exhibitions change regularly and feature local, regional and international artists. Art workshops, short courses and events take place evenings and other days of the week, also acoustic live music events. The doorway to our upstairs galleries is opposite Waterstones, on King Street.

Northern Yarn is an independent wool shop based in Lancaster, with a strong focus on locally sourced British Wool including their own line from Lancastrian & Cumbrian flocks. Not just a wool shop, you’ll find gifts from local farms and businesses; handmade soaps, shampoo bars and cards and prints from local photographers. With weekly social knit and crochet sessions and many classes and workshops.

J. Atkinson & Co. have been supplying tea and coffee to the good citizens of Lancaster since 1837 and continue to do so to this day, offering a myriad of speciality teas, coffees and spirits.

The Assembly Rooms Emporium in King Street, Lancaster - for something a little different! Home to a variety of stalls, as well as the B’s Knees Café. Free wifi and comfy seating area. Housed in a Grade II listed heritage building built in 1759, the /emporium is home to an Aladdin's cave of stalls selling vintage, upcycled, alternative and fairtrade clothing, accessories and homeware; pre-loved books, games, jigsaws and curios; vinyl and electrical items; silver and antique jewellery (commissions taken); Asian arts, crafts and foods; and a clothing alteration service. There's also a café selling refreshments. This market is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am to 5.30pm, and Sunday and summer bank holidays 11.30am to 4pm.

Browse for Hours at GB Antiques Centre – 100 individual antiques & collectables dealers - all indoors, all year round. GB Antiques Centre is one of the country’s biggest and most loved antiques and furniture centres, attracting over 200,000 visitors every year. With over 100 dealers, each with their own specialities, GB Antiques Centre has an amazing choice and variety of wares. There are thousands of antiques and collectables and there’s barely a field of the last 200 years which is not represented somewhere in the centre’s 40,000 square feet. Whether you have a passion for paintings or porcelain, Deco or dolls, fine arts or furniture, here you can really indulge yourself! Most importantly, the centre is all indoors, so you can browse for hours, without any interference from the weather. Visit GB Antiques Centre today and discover why every year people from all over the world come through the doors to enjoy a nostalgia trip.

A small gem of a contemporary art gallery the Peter Scott Gallery is home to a fantastic art collection and hosts a diverse visiting programme of exhibitions and events. The University's international art collection includes Japanese and Chinese art, antiquities, works by twentieth century British artists and prints by significant European artists such as Dürer, Miró, Ernst and Vasarely. The gallery is open during the University term time. Outside the term please contact us before making the trip onto campus.