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York Shambles, York

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Take a stroll down one of Britain's most atmospheric streets, York Shambles. This narrow, cobblestoned pedestrian thoroughfare features numerous timber-framed buildings, with some dating back to the 14th century. Many years ago, the street primarily housed butcher shops. Today, you'll find charming shops, cafes, and restaurants. Stop at the House of Margaret Clitherow to learn the story of York's famous 16th-century Catholic martyr. Afterward, drink tea and eat scones in the oak-beamed Earl Grey Tea Rooms. If you have British heritage, head to the York Heraldic Centre to find your family's coat of arms. The street can be quite busy with tourists--morning visitors may have a quieter time. Put York Shambles into our York travel itinerary maker and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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rhiannyn

Afternoon Tea at The Earl Grey Tea House, visiting the outdoor market, taking photos of many of the interesting and unique little shops was so much fun! more »
Judith R

A fabulous historical street, with a rather medieval past, it is where all the animals where butchered, hence the gullies where the blood ran down. But never,ess a very interesting and historic place ... more »
Janet T

I first came here in 1980's with my friend , lovely little shops and a market , it's the first time for my husband he enjoyed it in fact we have been there twice in this last week more »

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Big Y

Busy but great! Some nice shops and it looks quite cool. It is very nice and I would say that if your visiting York then you should walk down it.

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Catalin Mihai

Great town to see. A few streets full of little shops, old builduings full of character. It is amazing to walk there. You never want to stop. It could get a little busy sometimes as there are a lot of tourists.

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James Daly

Beautiful place to walk round. Plenty of history and quirky architecture up and down this street. Amazing food places all over the place, the smells are delicious as you walk round. Very, very overcrowded at times and very narrow so you may struggle to stop and take it all in at busy times.

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Jonathan Till

Kinda hard to review a whole street, but I have to admit I found it a little anticlimatic after being told we "have to visit" the shambles by so many people. Yes it's a quirky, cute street but it's mainly full of tacky tourist shops selling London fridge magnets and postcards of the royal family.

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Louise Kayll

Awesome and quaint. Plenty of shops to choose from. If you've not visited The Shambles before, the buildings are original and in places you can touch both sides of the shops from the upstairs windows.

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