House of Trembling Madness

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Classed as one of the world’s most famous streets, The Shambles is a narrow street with a lively history that dates back to the 13th century. Filled with an array of independent stores and colourful shop fronts, it is well-worth exploring this street.

Famous for its Roman roots, one of the top York shops pays homage to the city’s historical past, House of Trembling Madness. Fully furnished with medieval antiques and artefacts, you’ll be transported back to the middle ages upon entering. Explore their selection of craft beers, ranging from Belgian ales to more contemporary flavours, stocking over 1,000 total.

The Shop That Must Not Be Named

Considered to be one of the best shops in town, The Shop That Must Not Be Named has been cleverly named after the iconic series Harry Potter, taken from the famous line “he who should not be named” referring to the series villain Lord Voldemort. Students living at one of our student accommodation in York are within easy reach of this shop and once inside will be immediately transported into the world of Harry Potter. You can find this store on the famous York street, The Shambles, which was the filmmaker’s inspiration for Diagon Alley and continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

Designer Shopping

Looking for some designer boutiques? York Designer Outlet is located just 10 minutes away from the city centre and is the perfect place to spend an afternoon shopping at some of your favourite stores from back home. You’ll be sure to find everything you need with 120 stores and don’t forget to stop off at the spacious food court for refreshments and delicious food along the way.

Traditional German Christmas

Would you like to experience Christmas German-style? In the popular Christmas store Käthe Wohlfahrt, you will find a wealth of traditional German Christmas decorations to brighten up your student room space. Or uncover York’s hidden gem, Fossgate Books where you can scout for rare and second-hand books you never knew you could get your hands on.

Gothic-Style York

Other notable stores include York Minster gift shop, part of the famous, Gothic-style York Minster cathedral and Coppergate.

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