Shambles Market
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The Shambles Market is a daily market held in the city centre of York, England. It was created in the 1950s after the clearance of a large area next to the Shambles, when large sections of the Shambles were demolished, including the entire street known as Little Shambles.
attractions: York Minster, JORVIK Viking Centre, Museum Gardens, Coppergate Shopping Centre, The York Dungeon, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower, York, The Milner York, Novotel York Centre, York Barbican, restaurants: Betty's Café Tea Rooms, Turtle Bay York, The Postern Gate, Yates York, House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (No table bookings), Slug & Lettuce, The Punch Bowl - JD Wetherspoon, Ye Olde Starre Inne, Golden Fleece York, Valhalla York
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The Shambles Market is a daily market held in the city centre of York, England. It was created in the 1950s after the clearance of a large area next to the Shambles, when large sections of the Shambles were demolished, including the entire street known as Little Shambles.
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Started out as far back as 1950s, Shambles Market is a bit of everything roll into one place. It’s at the very heart of the town located at an open space whereby tents and shops are set up all year round for hawkers and crafters to display and sell their wares. There are two halves, the Shambles Market and Shambles Food court. Estimated there are about 80 plus stalls (Excluding the side shops) It’s got food 🌭🍔🌮🌯🥙🥗🥪🍕, beer🍻, fruits 🍎🍇🍓,paintings 🖼️🎨🧑🎨, bags 🛍️💼, plants 🪴, sweets 🍬🍭🍡, hats 🎩👒🧢pickles 🥒……. You name it, you pretty much can find it here. One particular store that stood out was Bramble Berry. They sell all the dried animals parts for dogs and I have never seen it anywhere else. Rabbit ears 🐇, pig ears 🐷, duck necks 🦆, trachea 🐤, beef hooves 🐄, pig snouts 🐽……simply amazing. Come by early, spend an hour or two including getting your food and beer and walk about. Worth your time as it just about the best market in Yorkshire. #shamblesmarket #yorkshiremarket
Ivan Michael PungIvan Michael Pung
30
One of the most impressive Markets i’ve been to in the UK. They had everything ranging from quality bakes and various other foods, to candles, clothes and other knick knacks. All quality items from small local businesses. Our family are huge Anime lovers so got super excited to find a whole stall dedicated to anime pin badges!! We spent ages sifting through to find our beloved characters 😅 On a gorgeous summers day, you easily spend a couple of hours just soaking up the vibe and nibbling on local produce! There is a few picnic benches dotted around to sit down on too. Was very impressed!
Raihanah Raja (Rai)Raihanah Raja (Rai)
00
A Brilliant opportunity to purchase from local crafters, makers, artists and businesses here in York! Throughout the week you have independent traders selling their wares. Its a great opportunity to pick up a handmade souvenir from your visit to York, pick up a seasonal gift or just treat yourself to something unique. The Shambles Market is an incredibly friendly, supportive market with food and coffee vendors also local traders. If there was ever a great place to spend your pennies and support local people, this is the place to be! @shamblesmarket #lovelocal #loveyork #shamblesmarket
Emma BoastEmma Boast
20
Very cute place and absolutely worth a visit. It’s pretty small and there are a couple of specifically Harry Potter themed stores. Go early in the morning or late afternoon because it gets absolutely stacked with people and it’s hard to walk! The lines for some of the more popular stores were halfway down the street at midday. Also wouldn’t recommend if you have luggage or difficulty walking on uneven surfaces It was a fun experience and had some delicious food options, so if you’re in York it’s worth a well timed walk down the street
Erin O'BrienErin O'Brien
10
This place has improved so much over the years. It used to be a rather forgotten part of this amazing historic city, but has transformed itself into a mixture of market and food venue. Some of the food offerings are amazing. I'd particularly recommend the Greek street food van. My girlfriend and I shared a fantastic mixed veggie platter which was overflowing and great value. Actually we couldn't finish it between us. The market itself like I say is way improved. There are great makers products and more traditional market offerings.
Richard FarnhillRichard Farnhill
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What can I say, it's a total shambles...ha ha. The actual Market has lots of bag stalls and pin badge stalls on the day I came and worth a jaunt round. It's not huge and it's generally not as busy as the Shambles itself. The Shambles , it is very quaint but it's possibly better seen early morning or late evening after the tourists have all gone. A bit ironic though if everyone did that. We had quite pricey coffee and cake in the cafe down there. They have a star knocked off for the bloody Harry buggering Potter shop.
Shaun “Starman”Shaun “Starman”
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Betty's Café Tea Rooms
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House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (No table bookings)
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