Location: York
Top Things to do in York
Top 10 Shopping in York, England
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. Pyramid Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
This exciting art gallery features original works by contemporary artists along with fine glass, ceramics, bronzes, paintings & original prints and jewellery.
Reviewed By gauravb0204 - Agonda, India
this tiny shop has a great variety of different crafts and lovely jewellery, all from artists in the UK. The staff will tell you how and where everything is made - they are very helpful and enthusiastic about the things on display
2. The New School House Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Elegant ‘living gallery’ in York combining contemporary art, food and drink. Now taking bookings for private parties/events. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, this is a hidden oasis in York just three minutes' walk from the Shambles. Each week we travel to a different region of the Mediterranean in our menu, offering a range of hot and cold vegetarian dishes. To eat in or take away. Speciality: Mediterranean vegetarian food Guide Price: Courses from £3.50 - £10.00 Covers: 20
3. Yorkshire Antiques.com
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
At the shop there are rooms of curios, antiquities, art and antiques. All at affordable prices. We have coins, pottery, collectibles, prints and posters, paintings....you name it, you will find it here! If not, our staff may help you obtain this elusive item. There are many cabinets of the like you would see in any antique center, but more variety and quirky. There is a weird room, a curio room of antiquities, fossils, mirrors. Books and random finds, a junk room, racks of ephemera, old photos, sheet music and who knows with serendipity! Free valuations and advice.
4. Lotte Inch Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
A space to discover new artists, designers and makers, alongside established names and figures, the gallery is a welcoming and inclusive place with a regularly changing programme of exhibitions. Carefully sourced design items and gifts will also complement the exhibitions; offering jewellery, ceramics, textiles, artists' cards and stationery and more... Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am-6pm. Other times by appointment.
5. 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
6. According to McGee Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Established in 2005 Greg and Ails McGee exhibit some of the most exciting artists in the UK. Offering 0%finance through the Own Art scheme, allowing you to purchase the art you can't afford to miss. A world class destination gallery. Our Testimonials: “As a UK gallery, According to McGee continues to support and nurture emerging artists through a diverse exhibition programme. After fourteen years, the gallery continues to go from strength to strength.” Cherie Federico, Editor Aesthetica Magazine, www.aestheticamagazine.com “According to McGee is an exciting independent contemporary gallery in the North of England.” Conde? Nast Publications (Glamour Magazine, ‘The Talk of York’). “I’m very honoured (chuffed even) to have been invited, as one of only 4 artists this year, to exhibit at the prestigious York gallery ‘According to McGee’. It’s one of those little galleries with big ripples.” Horace Panter The Specials
7. Art Of Protest Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Craigc842 - York, United Kingdom
Recently moved to a new location on Walmgate the very welcoming gallery exhibits and sells contemporary art. Well worth a visit.
8. Village Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A great selection of antique, less-old and new art, craft, ceramics, glass, jewellery, sculpture and silver, including Lalique, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Worcester and Scottish Silver. We showcase the work of contemporary artists including Edward Waites, Rebecca Mason and Ralph Shuttleworth. We also host selling exhibitions of art by local artists. These run back-to-back each lasting about 6 weeks.
Reviewed By jazzfizzcat
Boutique gallery in the heart of York with contemporary art and some antiques. A showcase for various local artists.
9. 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.
10. 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!
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