Souvenirs
The hotspot for souvenir shops is the Shambles, but all the options below are also useful for souvenirs and gifts.
What to buy?
Food items: Yorkshire tea, biscuits, fudge, preserves
Household items: Tea towels, bags, mugs, framed pictures
Gifts: Key rings, pencils, badges, books, I heart York T-shirts
TIP If you've left it to the end of your visit, you can still call into the Information Office on your way to the station. They have a small but varied selection of ideas. (They do close at 5pm / 5.30pm in summer, though.)