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Shopping in York

Shopping in York is a major attraction. Besides the usual high-street chains, York is filled by little independent shops, particularly art, antique and antiquarian bookshops. A free shopping guide offers a choice of five walking trails and is available from the visitor information centres or online (www.visityork.org/distinctiveshopping).

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Check out the wonderful Worm Holes Bookshop, 20 Bootham. You’ll find succulent chocolate treats at Monk Bar Chocolatiers, 1 Goodramgate and 7 The Shambles. A trip to either Betty's, 6-8 St Helen's Square, or Little Betty's, 46 Stonegate, is a must; the company's famous teas, breads and cakes make good souvenirs.

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York's daily Newgate Market, situated in Newgate, adjacent to The Shambles, has over 100 stalls, with particular emphasis on local produce.

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