Shambles Street

Located in the center of York City, UK, Shambles street has been named the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. It was formed in the first century of the Middle Ages and is mentioned in the Domesday book as the oldest street in the UK with more than 900 years old.


In the 80s, the goods are traded on Shambles street were meat such as pigs, cows, and sheep. Currently, Shambles no longer has a butcher shop. It is becoming a famous tourist destination not to be missed in York. Instead of selling meat, the main items are traded in Shambles are now souvenirs, books, cakes... In 2010, a PR campaign for this street was conducted by Yorkers and received a lot of support. The result is Shambles - a medieval street that has won the title of "most beautiful street in the UK" after beating many of the glitzy streets in the world. If you have a chance, you should definitely not miss this beautiful destination.


The major stores on Shambles Street are Edinburgh Woollen Mill, The Shop That Must Not Be Named, The Potions Cauldron, Little Saffrons, Little Saffrons,...

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Top 10 Famous Shopping Streets in the UK

  1. top 1 Oxford Street
  2. top 2 Portobello
  3. top 3 Shambles Street
  4. top 4 Regent Street
  5. top 5 Carnaby Street
  6. top 6 Westfield
  7. top 7 Knightsbridge
  8. top 8 Burlington Arcade
  9. top 9 Notting Hill
  10. top 10 King's Road

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