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businesses, from our first year to today. And still growing.

Indie York brings businesses together.

From shops, cafés and restaurants to market stalls, galleries and professional services, York’s independent businesses bring character, creativity and life to the city. Alongside its historic sights and quirky streets, they are a huge part of what makes York such a distinctive place to live, work and visit.

Indie York brings these businesses together, giving them a stronger collective voice and helping them connect, grow and flourish. Through our website, popular social media channels, events and printed map, we make it easier for residents, visitors and students to discover York’s brilliant independent alternatives to the usual high street names.

You’ll find independents across the city, including well-known areas such as Fossgate, Walmgate, Swinegate, the Shambles, Micklegate, Bishy Road, Bootham and Gillygate. Whether you’re looking for a specialist shop, a cosy café, an inspiring gallery or an exceptional meal, our map and website are great places to begin.

02. WHAT WE ARE

03. WHO WE ARE

Run by volunteers.

Indie York is led by a volunteer Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, supported by a steering committee made up of members from different sectors and areas of the city. Together, we give York’s independent businesses a stronger voice and help ensure they remain at the heart of the city for years to come.

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