York has a thriving business community with an abundance of shopping streets overflowing with just about every type of shop selling many varied goods.

York's streets are not only home to splendid shops and exciting tourist attractions: many are stars in their own right. Here are some of the more interesting ones:


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Fossgate & Walmgate

Fossgate

Historic Fossgate runs from Pavement down to the River Foss and the start of Walmgate. It was once known as Tricksters Lane after the unscrupulous traders who set up shop there.

Goodramgate

Goodramgate

Old buildings abound in Goodramgate, including the oldest row of houses in York - and possibly the country.

Swinegate Quarter & Grape Lane

Swinegate Quarter & Grape Lane

This area now known as the Swinegate Quarter is home to numerous shops, galleries and trendy bars and restaurants.

Petergate

Petergate

The busy shopping street of Petergate runs almost from one side of the ancient city to the other, from Bootham Bar into lively King's Square.

Stonegate

Stonegate

Paved Stonegate can vie with Shambles for the title of prettiest street in York.

Newgate Market

Newgate Market

York once had many markets for different products scattered around the city, but since Victorian times a single market has served the city.



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