Barnitts is a lovely shop selling things like lighting and other home ware. It's a big well laid…read moreout shop and although I often go in I've only bought one thing from there-a gorgeous big feature lamp which people always comment on when they come round. The only reason I rarely buy things there is because it's quite pricey compared to the likes of Ikea and in this day and age price is important!

Need something for your house? Go to Barnitts…read more Need something for the garden? Go to Barnitts. Doing some DIY? Barnitts again! If you need it, Barnitts will probably stock it and won't charge you an arm and a leg for it. Student discount is available on most items that aren't already subject to discount. From wooden spoons to wood screws and from pans to pond liner, Barnitts literally have it all. Sounds like we're on commission? Well we're not, get yourself down to the shop that goes on and on and on. Worth noting that they currently open on Sundays in the run up to Christmas only.

Another local insider tip and I was tempted to reintroduce pot plants into my home. Botanic was…read morelike a trip back to my childhood in Germany when I had a bedroom filled with cactus and succulents ... there were even pots hanging in macrame nets just like the ones I used to make - not sure if this made me feel young again or just very, very old. Luckily I couldn't take too many plants on the train back to London, but it was a joy just looking around and overhearing the very knowledeable owner giving advice to customers. I hope some of the many people crammed into the small shop bought more than just a couple of greeting cards!

From the owner: Plant themed, independent shop within the historic York City walls specialising in house plants…read moreincluding foliage plants, cacti and succulents.

I only went to Homebase for the first time last week, as I normally go to B and Q for my DIY needs…read more I found Homebase really similar in terms of prices and product range. Would go to either one of them in the future as like I said there's not much difference between the two. I also found the staff at Homebase really helpful in helping me find what I wanted.

Buyer Beware! We loved the store until all the stuff we bought started falling apart. They honor…read morenothing and don't respond to emails and don' answer calls. Items from street vendors are better quality! They either swapped items with broken or broke them wrapping, then refused to honor. Waste of time and money and they overcharge for everyrhing. They are looking to take tourist money and run! It's polished garbage and nothing more.

This is a beautful shop, well what I could tell from the outside, I couldn't actually get inside…read morebecause the queues were so long so it must be good. Looks great for Christmas decorations and lovely little keepsakes.

We visited this store today and the selection is really incredible; there's lots of beautiful…read morecrystal, china, glassware, dinnerware and many other items. The store is MUCH bigger than you'd ever imagine from the exterior, and it even has a small (and lovely) serenity garden with a fountain. A very friendly saleswoman helped us (but we ended up not buying anything).

I don't really shop at Mulberry hall, but I have been in a few times. They sell things like china,…read morecrystal and porcelain and they have things like figurines and glasses. It's a nice shop and I know my Grandma likes it but it's not really for me.