There is plenty of shopping, both for food and otherwise, in and around Helmsley.
Food Shopping
Helmsley Market
Normally held on a Friday morning, in addition to fruit and veg and cheeses etc, there are also stalls selling books and homewares etc. Other North Yorkshire town market days are available on the following website: www.northyorkshire.org/nyorks-market-days.php.
HUNTERS OF HELMSLEY
Award winning delicatessen. Has an excellent selection of breads, cheese and hams. Upstairs you will find jars of jams, chutneys and lots else. 01439 771307. www.huntersofhelmsley.com.
Ryeburn of Helmsley
Ice creams! Located on Cleveland Way.
THOMAS BAKERS and BUTCHERS
Butcher on the west side of the Market Square. The butchers also has a good greengrocer section and delicatessen. Fresh bread and cakes available. The bakers also sells sandwiches for take away which can be useful for picnics. 01439 771352. www.thomasthebaker.co.uk.
SUPERMARKETs
There is currently one small supermarket with a good selection of basic groceries: a Co-op 01439 770253. www.cooperative.co.uk. There is a larger Co-op nearby at Kirbymoorside (10 minute drive). The nearest large supermarkets are a Tesco and Lidl in Thisk (about 25 minute drive). Tesco and other supermarkets can also deliver food to Forge Cottage check www.tesco.com and others for more information.
Non Food Shopping
AGNUS & CO
Gift shop selling a great selection of candles, pottery, knitwear and more located at 1 Church Street. 01439 772170. www.agnusandco.co.uk.
Bowley & Jackson
French and Scandanavian homewares. Located 15 Church Street. 01439 772170. www.bowleyandjackson.co.uk
DUKES & ROSE
Gift shop selling a great selection of handmade soaps and associated products. Located in 13 Market Place. 01439 771125. www.dukesandrose.co.uk.
FAIRFAX AND FAVOR
Ladies and Gentlemen’s outfitters. Located at 19 Market Place. 01439 771476. www.fairfaxandfavor.com
FIG & GINGER
Gift shop selling scarves, ponchos, candles, bags and more. Located at 1 Church Street, O7983 921132. Here is a link to their facebook page.
THE GINGER BEAR
Gifts and homewares located just down the cobbled lane from the market square. 01439 771294. Here is a link to their facebook page.
The Helmsley Bookshop
A good selection of fiction, non-fiction and children's books. 01439 771130. www.helmsleybookshop.co.uk.
HELMSLEY OUTDOORS
Everything you need for walking in the North York Moors. Located at 14A Market Place. 01439 771628. Here is a link to their facebook page.
HELMSLEY WINES
A lovely small independent wine shop offering a great selection of both old and new world wines. Located at 4 Bridge Street. 01439 770829. www.helmsleywines.co.uk.
HOLME LEA
Interior design gift shop located at 4 Barkers Yard, Borogate. www.holmeleacountryinteriors.co.uk
Newsagents
Todd Elijah on Bridge Street. In addition, both the Co-op sells daily newspapers and some magazines.
PARTRIDGE AND TEAL
Inspirational interior pieces and gifts. Located at 17A Bridge Street. www.saltboxgallery.co.uk.
SALTBOX
A gallery with gifts and ideas. 01439 770881.
twig & Twine
Florist in Helmsley. Located at 19 Church Street. 01439 771873. www.twigandtwine.co.uk.
Please note, the shops in Helmsley do change from time to time, the information above is correct as of March 2023.