York is paradise for shopaholics - everything from famous high-street names to intriguing specialist, designer and curiosity shops. The outdoor Newgate Market, in the centre of the city, offers a more traditional shopping experience, with stalls selling everything, all at brilliant student-friendly prices.

York also hosts a variety of specialist markets which offer a taste of local and international produce. In September the UK’s largest Food Festival takes over the city for 10 days and one of the largest Christmas markets, the St Nicholas Fayre, arrives just in time for those last minute presents.

There are three out-of-town shopping centres, all within easy reach of the city centre. At Clifton Moor there are shops galore plus a Vue cinema and tenpin bowling. Monk’s Cross Shopping Centre has a layout like a classic American shopping mall with many high street stores and the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet features over 100 designer name stores full of best buys!