This used to be a Safeway; then it became a Morrison's; now it's a Co-op -- so perhaps Qype can be…read moreforgiven for not listing this store correctly! The values championed by the Co-op movement as a whole are thoroughly laudable, so any Co-operative supermarket has a head-start as far as I'm concerned. This particular supermarket doesn't seem to celebrate those values very overtly though -- which is odd as I would have thought they were very much a unique selling point. Pickering's Co-op has an effective local monopoly, and this is reflected to a certain extent in its prices -- it's not the cheapest place to get your weekly shopping! The store also suffers from being small and cramped -- I'm sure most similar-sized towns around the place will have larger supermarkets than this. Choice is therefore rather limited. But the staff always seem friendly and helpful, and the store is clean and appears to be well-managed. All in all, it's not a bad place to shop, but it does have its drawbacks.

I've never come across a shop quite like this. The first thing that strikes you is its size:…read morealthough the frontage is quite narrow the shop extends back for quite a way. The second thing is the sheer range of things they sell -- every time you walk round a corner you think Oh, they sell those here too!. Having said that, despite having wandered through the store on a number of occasions I've hardly ever been tempted to actually buy anything -- somehow all the plastic kitchen gadgets and china ornaments and garden stuff and are all things I seem to be able to do without. But it's an excellent place for browsing!

I have bought all kinds of stuff here and the biggest purchase was bedroom furniture…read moreand they offered it pre -assembled and delivered within 3 days and im completely happy with the quality for a reasonable price!

We have visited this shop at least three times and am surprised to read the comment on the meal…read moreworms. I wonder if the person took the trouble to contact the shop direct to point out the error. ( It may well be that the shop keeper is not as well informed on meal worms as the purchaser ?) While on holiday this year (2013) we visited this shop at least three times. As it happened we did not make any purchases at the shop even though there were many items that we we attracted too. In fairness their stock level and variety is among one of the best I have ever seen in a town the size of Pickering. At the same time even though we did, not as it happen, make any purchases we were given good advice. The person that served us was very knowledgeable on the items that we were interested in and the two attendants that we discussed products with were A) Civil and polite B) offered good product knowledge / advice. D) took the time and trouble to explain the benefits of the product we showed an interest in. We live in Dorset but will certainly re visit the shop when we next return to Pickering. David & Sue Wareham SP7 8NW

I went here to purchase Maggots and was very disappointed. The sales person said they were fresh in…read morethat day and they clearly were not! I hate liars. Next time I'm down that end of the woods, I'll be avoiding that place and ward off any who think of going there for Maggots.

Lovely little shop selling Original Blues knitwear amongst others, gorgeous quality and very well…read morepriced!! Nice gifts as well, would highly recommend on your next trip into Pickering (next to Thomas the Baker just off the marketplace)

In the picturesque market town of Pickering, in a small lane off Market Place is Champleys Shoes,…read morean independent women's shoe shop. It is adjacent to one of the entrances to the Co-Op. They have a good range of boots, shoes and sandals, both formal and more casual, in a variety of colours and sizes, including half sizes. The owner was helpful and friendly, allowing my wife time to choose the right pair of shoes.

What a lovely shop. They have an excellent range of footwear and handbags. The range of bags is…read moreexcellent, - fabulous designs, ecellent quality and very good value for money. The staff are very friendly, very helpful and nothing is a trouble to them. Also the clothing shop opposite - fabulous! Will definitely be back when next in Pickering. Wish we had shops like this where we live!

This costcutters is in pickering town and its quite good if you just want few things and cant be…read morebothered going to the bigger supermarkets. They sell most things you would need like bread, milk, eggs, tins, etc.