Top Rated Shopping in York

This shop boasts a superb collection of bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses for sizes 6 to 30. There is lots to choose from, with something to suit all pockets. Prices start at around GBP100 and go up to GBP2000. If you'd prefer to have a dress that's a bit more individual, you can always take advantage of the shop's dress design service. As well as dresses, Angel Brides has an excellent collection of accessories; including jewelery, shoes, gloves and tiaras.

Just a stroll from Micklegate Bar Museum is the French House antique shop. It's deceptively larger than can be imagined when you first enter through the front door from Micklegate. The main showroom is full of interesting antiques and on display is everything from china to furniture, as one might expect. On continuing down the passage, the visitor will be pleasantly surprised to find that it opens out into another much larger room which specializes in antique bedsteads. Overhead are many different chandeliers, lamps and light fittings including some excellent examples in the Art Nouveau style, a style that has now become very much in demand again. Downstairs, in the basement, are even more exciting finds to be discovered by the discerning buyer.

Warehouse is a very fashionable shop aimed at older girls and young women. There is a marvelous selection of brightly colored stylish clothes, including dresses, skirts, t-shirts and trousers, some are even decorated with sequins. Fabrics such as satin are used to create stunning evening wear. All the clothes are very pretty, very feminine and great fun. Warehouse also sells accessories such as bags and necklaces. They are more than happy to refund or exchange items if you have a receipt.

Established in 1948, E.J. Freeborn & Son sell gifts and furniture using a variety of wood. Large items such as tables are made to personal specification, and also offered is a complete renovation service. Gifts include droughts and chess sets, picture frames, recorders and bowls. Trinket boxes in red and green are particularly pretty and more unusual items such as sculptures of pears, dolphins and mushrooms complete the range. A good range of wood treatment is also available, as is a selection of period brass fittings.

Located down one of York's oldest and most popular streets, this is an outdoor gear store with an eye for fashion. The store has a particularly attractive selection of footwear, which includes everything from sandals to boots, and the prices are fairly reasonable. The range of shirts and shorts will suit anyone who is an outdoors fan. You can also find stock camping accessories such as bags and mugs.

In business since 1976, the Japanese Print Gallery specializes in Japanese woodblock prints. However, where most similar galleries feature 17th- and 18th-century work, the Japanese Print Gallery goes for later periods, from 1868 onward. There's a strong selection, mostly prints, but also some artwork. There are also a fine number of Russian paintings, which have been a feature since 1990. It's a small place with just a single room; but packs in a lot with reasonable prices, and proprietor Percy Barkes is an acknowledged expert in his fields, more than happy to chat and answer questions. It's an eye-opening experience of the Sino-Japanese worldview.