York Shopping

(York, North Yorkshire, England, UK)



Image of shoppers in York's St. Helen's SquareYork is a shopper's paradise and has more than 2,000 shops, including many hundreds of independently owned stores. These are in good supply around the Shambles area and close to the famous Minster, where street artists often emerge on sunny days.

Notable retail opportunities in York include the Coppergate Shopping Centre, which is conveniently close to the Jorvik Viking Centre and boasts over 20 outlets. These include some of the biggest high-street names, such as the Body Shop, Clarks, Marks & Spencer, Ryman, Miss Selfridge and Topshop, with the West Cornwall Pasty shop being on hand should you need to grab a bite to eat, along with the Russells carvery restaurant.

Opening Hours

Most shops in York open seven days a week, throughout the year, opening around 09:00 until 17:30 or later. On Sunday, shopping hours are generally shorter than the rest of the week.


Shoppers in the Shambles of York

Shopping Centres and Malls


York is home to numerous, large shopping centres and malls, both in and around the city centre, and are particularly concentrated around the Shambles - the city's most famous street, King's Square and St. Helen's Square. Packed with an enormous range of stylish shops, selling the latest in high-street fashion, designer labels and many more unusual goods, shopping centres in York also have a good selection of cafés and restaurants.

Whether it be the network of fascinating interconnecting pedestrian streets or modern malls, the city is packed with unusual independent shops and the latest in fashion and design.

Clifton Moor Shopping Centre

Address: Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4XZ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 690206
The Clifton Moor Shopping Centre is a major retail complex and is filled with high-street brands, such as Argos, B&Q, Comet, Tesco and Toys R Us. With more than 3,000 cars, Clifton Moor is open every day and attracts large crowds of eager shoppers.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Coppergate Shopping Centre

Address: 12 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9NT, England
Tel: 01904 627160
The Coppergate Shopping Centre is home to a diverse mixture of shops, including high-street favourites and smaller, independent stores.
Open hours: daily

Further picture of the York's Shambles

Fossgate Shopping Centre

Address: Fossgate, York, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 673990
The Fossgate Shopping Centre offers a large selection of independently owned shops, cafés, restaurants, furniture shops, clothing outlets and much more besides.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet

Address: St. Nicholas Avenue, Fulford, York, YO19 4TA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 682720
The popular McArthurGlen Designer Outlet is a major draw for shoppers looking for reasonably priced designer clothes and high fashion. With over 100 designer stores and well-known high-street brands, attractions include fashion boutiques, sportswear stores, homeware shops, a large food hall, a free car park with almost 3,000 spaces and a Park and Ride service.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Monks Cross Shopping Park

Address: Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9GX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 623374
The Monks Cross Shopping Park is a large, out-of-town centre and is situated on the outskirts of York. Open daily, the park offers high-street favourites, smaller shops, restaurants and free car parking for over 100 cars.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 20:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Swinegate Shopping Centre

Address: Swinegate, York, England
Swinegate, nearby to Stonegate area, is a thriving district, filled with specialist shops, fashion boutiques, food stores and gift shops.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday

High Street Shops and Department Stores