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The Shambles

Shambles, City Centre, York YO1 7LZ, England
01904 676167
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Ranked #7 of 124 attractions in York
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Neighbourhoods
Owner description: Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating Back to Medieval... more » Owner description: Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating Back to Medieval times it was once the street of the Butcher Shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

An old street of York. You'll need to look up to see the old half timbered buildings. Lots of lovely shops to browse around.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

the shambles is so cute, i would love to live on the street its gorgeous. its not very pushchair friendly though as everything is small, but thats its character.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I just love wandering down this narrow street imagining what life was like in the past. Prefer approaching from the top and walking down.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Walked up the Shambles, but thought it would be much better than it was. There are other streets which are much quainter - especially the one where the Punch Bowl pub is.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

it was lovely walking round those little cobbled lanes, with the tiny little shops..as long as you are wearing suitable footwear being as those cobbles and not good under foot!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Loved the old crooked buildings in the narrow lanes, so quaint & quirky. The Shops & Coffee places are great. Just loved being there

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

What is there not to like about the Shambles. Its nice just to stroll down the Shambles at any time of the day or evening. Really nice selection of shops and eating places. You must visit the Shambles on a visit to York.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A weekend away in the snow but around the shambles every day it was luvly, shops galour, places to eat and drink, a favourite place in york

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Just a nice old area to visit and look at the shops and take in the atmosphere. There is nothing to dislike.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

It was great to wander around the area and take in all the old historic architecture and alley ways.

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