Yorkshire Soap Company

This is my favourite place to visit in York hands down. If you’re a fan of Tim Burton Disney mash-​ups then this place is definitely for you.
You’ll know you’re getting close when you see the soap bubbles blowing in the wind, and once you enter the past the superb curved windows you’ll be transported into a shop so perfectly executed it looks like a movie set.
There are huge soap ‘cakes’ covered in rose buds, melting bath cupcakes, bath bombs, lotion, potions, soap slices, candles, and fragrances abound. There are scent pots and samples for pretty much everything, and if in doubt ask! The staff are all super friendly and very knowledgeable. All the products are made locally, often using locally sourced ingredients, more things are vegetarian friendly with some being vegan friendly too.
This is a great place to buy gifts — the gift wrapping service is adorable and affordable, kids and the young at heart will love this place. Also worth checking out their other branches in Hebden Bridge and Leeds too.
…and don’t forget the Imaginarium next door.