York Shopping

Borders York is not only a great place to shop, we also has lots of events and activities in store. There is a great range of books, CDs, DVDs, magazines and toys all under one roof. The shop is open until 8pm every weeknight and there is a Starbucks within the shop for drinks and snacks.
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A large shopping centre/mall with a Viking theme to the south east of town.

What to buy: A small shopping centre/mall with many shops on the ground floor and four shops and eating facilities on the upper floor with a Viking theme.
The food court is particularly good with all tastes catered for and there is internet access on computers in the food court.
Parking is plentiful and free and the grounds are well landscaped. The centre is easy to get around and there are plenty of shops for everyone with designer label shops for Armani, Burberry, Paul Smith and Polo amongst others. Marks and Spencer are represented too.
Bear in mind many lines are taken from main city centre stores because they are discontinued or superceeded by new models in say electrical goods but all goods for sale are new and come with standard guarantees. However apart from only a few shops shopping here is not cheap - discounted yes with vast reductions but still expensive but this is generally very upmarket , quality shopping.

What to pay: All labelled clothes reduced by at least 50%. All other goods reduced on normal shop prices.

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Everthing you could want, and more, at this well-established Walmgate deli.

From preserves to organic fruit, from specialist vinegars balsamic ones 'on tap') and oils to magnificent Christmas hampers and hessian 'goodie bags'.

It's a super shop and the fact that it has survived for several years in a prime York position is testament to the quality of the foods it purveys.

York Designer Outlet is at Fulford, outside York Trains and buses run regularly.
The outlet is open 7 days a week:
Monday- Wednesday 10am to 6pm
Thursday 10am -8pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am -5pm

What to buy: almost anything but fashion-conscious men and women have a wide choice at shops such as Armani, Aquascutum, Austin Reed, Autonomy, Ben Sherman, Calvin Klein. Chester Barrie, Coast, Daks. Escada, Fred Perry,. Gap, French Connection,Hobbs, Jaeger, Lacoste., LK Bennett, Marks and Spencer, Moss Bros, Polo Ralph Lauren, Roman Originals, Ted Baker, Thomas Pink, Timberland and others.
Shoes, Accessories, Luggage and things for the home are also available , as are jewellery, sports and outdoor goods, and food and confectionery

What to pay: less than on the High Street, and some good bargains can be found.

York is filled with unique shops, some very gothic in nature. We have seen a shop that carries armour and swords, some that caters to the Metal music scene and definitely the Goth scene. This shop carries movie and tv memorabilia but with a twist. It's horror, sci fi and other off the wall toys and memorabilia. There are models, games, books, and other toys. Themes include Tim Burton movie figures, Doctor Who memorabilia, Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien.

What to buy: Toys and games related to horror and sci fi movies and tv

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Knicks and knacks about in York's Newgate Market, which it claims to be the largest in the North of England, with 110 stalls. It's in the midst of the pedestrianized area between the Shambles and Parliament Street, and there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. If you look long enough, you'll find all the basic necessities of life, ranging from knickers and jumpers to legs of lamb and fresh spuds. Good luck negotiating with the local merchants! They speak a strange obscure language called "Yorkese."

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This fantastic book shop is at the Minster end of Stonegate and is a veritable paradise for book lovers and Students. it is a higadily pigadily array of small rooms on numerous different levals that has books piled on shelves as well as the floors stairs and anywhere else you can fit a book. we had a look around but had to make a hasty retreat before we bought half the shop.

What to buy: second hand books, Discount new books to full price ones and Antique books

A large showroom with everything from electric guitars to drums, strings and even an on site recording booth. Especially interesting if you're looking for pop/rock band instruments.

The one problem is that the warehouse is off site, but during the week anything that's in stock can be picked up and the warehouse is only round the corner.

The main guitar shop has a huge selection of guitars including Fender and Gibson, as well as many amps to play through.

The store is open 6 days a week - although Saturdays are shorter opening hours. I think they shut around 5.30pm in the week.

What to buy: Hard to say really. i went to buy a new guitar and have been back to try out studio monitors but they have so much stuff available it's hard to say!

What to pay: Anything from £0.50 upto £5000!