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York Ghost Merchants

Polly Bennett — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:25:28 +0000

York Ghost Merchants is one of the most wonderfully unusual shops in York, celebrating the city’s famously spooky past. Tucked away on the Shambles, it specialises in beautifully handcrafted ghosts, each one made using traditional methods and British materials. Every ghost is completely unique, making them a brilliant souvenir or gift for kids. Warning – it is POPULAR! If you’d like to try to get hold of your own ghost, go early and prepare to queue!

📍 York Ghost Merchants, 6 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ – Visit the website

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Stonegate Teddy Bears

Polly Bennett — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:50:07 +0000

Stonegate Teddy Bears is a magical little shop in the heart of York, tucked inside a charming 15th-century building. A firm favourite with families since 1990, it’s filled with beautiful bears and cuddly companions from much-loved brands including Jellycat, Steiff, Charlie Bears and Bukowski, alongside unique creations from bear artists around the world. It’s the kind of place children won’t want to leave.

📍Stonegate Teddy Bears, 6 Stonegate, York YO1 8AS – Visit the website

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Criminally Good Books

Polly Bennett — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:19:22 +0000

Criminally Good Books is a brilliant independent bookshop in York near the Shambles, dedicated to crime fiction and true crime. Now well established on York’s indie scene, it’s packed with gripping reads, beautiful editions and thoughtful gifts, including a great selection for children and young mystery fans. Friendly, welcoming and carefully curated, it’s a must-visit for families as well as grown-up crime lovers.

📍 Totally Awesome, 14 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP – Visit the website

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Watkinsons Shoes

Polly Bennett — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:20:47 +0000

Since 1904, Watkinsons has been providing the country with the finest quality shoes from across the globe. Based in York city centre, Watkinsons offers an incredible selection of children’s shoes for all ages and widths. They are nationally renowned for their children’s fitting and measuring services and for Dobbin, their signature in-store rocking horse.

Watkinsons now offers a bespoke children’s appointment fitting service, their staff are trained to the highest standards for children’s shoe fitting and their experience is second to none. Watkinsons’ favourite children’s brands include Start-Rite, Ricosta, Geox, Petasil, Ecco and many more. Watkinsons offer children’s shoes for all occasions including back to school.

– Book your shoe fitting appointment – https://www.watkinsonsshoes.com/store-appointments-i16-

– Follow Watkinsons on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/watkinsonsshoes/

– Follow Watkinsons on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/watkinsonsshoes/

WATKINSONS SHOES, 53 GOODRAMGATE, YORK YO1 7LS

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Totally Awesome York

Polly Bennett — Wed, 19 May 2021 12:34:07 +0000

Totally Awesome York is an independent family run Play shop — pure and simple. Not just somewhere to buy great things, but a place to do, try, share and enjoy. We champion play for all ages, mixing retro favourites like Subbuteo, Tamagotchi and Rubik’s with today’s must-have collectibles like Smiski, Needoh and Pokémon.

Alongside that, you’ll find a huge range of modern board/card games, trading cards, skateboards, the city’s biggest selection of collectible ducks, and an unbeatable spread of Bicycle playing cards. And at the heart of it all? Our play table—where you can sit down, try games and toys, and discover your next favourite thing before you take it home. It’s nostalgic, it’s current, and as an independent, everything we stock is chosen because it’s genuinely fun. A curation of everything fun in one place, a chocolate box of play!

📍Totally Awesome, 8 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP
⏰ Opening hours – Monday – Saturday – 10am to 4:30pm; Sunday – 12:30am to 4:30pm
ℹ️ totallyawesomeyork.co.uk

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Cots to Tots preloved baby and children’s shop

Polly Bennett — Sun, 16 May 2021 21:14:07 +0000

If your little one has outgrown their buggy/scooter/toys, Cots to Tots in Haxby is a great place to sell them. This family-run, new and pre-loved baby and children’s shop is located in the heart of Haxby village that sells everything from cots to highchairs, games, potties and bike seats, so it’s a brilliant place to pick up a bargain too.

Cots to Tots, Haxby Shopping Centre, York, YO32 2LU – Visit the website

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The Blue House Bookshop

Polly Bennett — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:19:08 +0000

The Blue House Bookshop is a lovely independent children’s bookshop on Bootham in York. You’ll find a wide selection of beautiful, fun and inspiring books for children of all ages, nestled in this beautiful Tudor building. It’s a warm, welcoming space with friendly staff, where you’ll be sure to come away with the perfect books for your children.

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The Potions Cauldron

Polly Bennett — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:10:08 +0000

The Potions Cauldron is the world’s most magical drinks emporium, serving magic daily on York’s Shambles.Tuck into the TikTok famous Spellbound Butterscotch Beer or just stock up on enchanting gifts and souvenirs from one of the quirkiest shops in the city. Find out more at thepotionscauldron.com

📍 The Potions Cauldron, 9 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ

* FREE chocolate frog for your child if you show your Little Vikings Family Card! *

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Minifigs & Bricks

Polly Bennett — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:29:13 +0000

The family behind Minifigs & Bricks think LEGO® is so awesome that they built their own little shop in York, where they specialise in selling minifigures on their own as well as full sets (both new and vintage) and bricks available by the kilo. Little LEGO fans will love their birthday parties, or you can just pop in to build something! You can stay and play, too! Take a look at what they have to offer here.

Minifigs & Bricks, Cliftongate Business Centre, The Fold Yard, Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH

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