York Ghost Merchants Worth the Hype? | Our Experience the Most Talked About Shop in the Shambles

👻 Is the York Ghost Merchants Worth the Hype? | Our Experience at the Shambles Ghost Shop 👻

Welcome to Every Further Mile! In this video, we dive into one of York's most famous and unique attractions – The York Ghost Merchants! Located in the historic Shambles, this quirky shop has become a must-see destination for ghost lovers, Harry Potter fans, and anyone intrigued by York’s haunted history. But is it worth the long wait in line? Watch as we share our experience, explore the store, and reveal what makes the Ghost Merchants so special.

✨ What’s the York Ghost Merchants All About?
York is known as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, and the Ghost Merchants shop embraces that eerie reputation by offering handmade, ghostly souvenirs created from unique materials that represent the city’s haunted past. While we thought it might be just another tourist trap, we found out there’s a lot more to this place than meets the eye!

⚡️ Is the Wait Worth It?
We initially wondered if it was worth standing in the massive line. After some research and a bit of patience, we took the plunge – and got the inside scoop from the Ghost Merchant staff. What are the queues like? What’s inside the shop? And, most importantly, was it worth the wait? Find out in this video!

In This Video:

The truth behind the queues at the York Ghost Merchants.
What makes York’s haunted history come alive through unique ghost souvenirs.
Our personal thoughts on whether or not it’s worth the wait and why.

Tips for avoiding long lines (hint: try Tuesdays!).
A look inside the shop, including the spooky peep holes and magical surprises.
What makes this experience stand out for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike.
If you're planning a visit to York or just curious about this ghostly gem, our experience will help you decide whether or not it’s worth your time. Whether you're a history lover, a fan of spooky stories, or just someone looking for a unique souvenir, you’ll want to see what’s inside!

🎬 Stay tuned for more spooky adventures in York! We’re also sharing kid-friendly spots, magical places to visit, and all the must-see attractions in this haunted city. Don’t forget to subscribe for more travel tips, reviews, and guides from Every Further Mile.

00:00 INTRO
00:24 The Line Up (Queue)
00:54 Interviewing Employee in the Line Up
04:27 Meeting People in the Line Up
04:54 Inside the York Ghost Merchants
06:18 Is York Ghost Merchants Worth It?

Leave us a comment: Have you visited the York Ghost Merchants? Was it worth the wait for you? What other spooky spots in York do you recommend? Let us know below!

[robertp.wainman]

Thanks for that - I live in York and have often wondered just 'what' makes people queue all that time? The power of social media marketing I guess!

[RobRoyNV]

if you'd have done 5 minutes research you'd have known you could have gone to their other shop in St. Anthony's Gardens, maximum 5 minute wait 😉

[annarowden]

There is a secret. If you want one, there is another location that sell them. No lines.

[suzanneb]

Same. Visited York from the US, saw the long queue. Did the research and the next day we were also in the queue. Heading back for Ghost Week!

[lindalaw]

The shop lady is clearly not from York or Yorkshire. Or practiced her RP accent.
Not been there for over 20 years, but a lovely old street. Another one (no tick-tock special shop) is Elm Hill in Norwich. Used as a location in Stardust. (The magical town)

[ellie.l]

Good luck to them, although I don't really get it. Interesting and cute but not worth a 3 hour wait. The fudge shop a few doors down maybe x

[wideyxyz]

Its tactile. Something unique that you can hold and maybe it calls out to you. Those in the comment's that say its a gimmick or just old shite really dont get it. The very same people that stare at Tik Tok videos all day and seldom realise what's really going on around them. As for the comment about the shop lady not being from York or Yorkshire I dont understand the point you are trying to make? You do realise this was and is a trading city where people passed through selling things or stopped to find work.
Better get back to making Tik Tok videos and eating MacDonald's as cultural awareness is obviously lost on you!

[antichristuk]

First visit to york last weekend, walked down the Shambles, saw a massive queue for this shop, wondered what it was, and tried to peek in but it was too busy. Searched online for it the next day, and can't believe people queued for hours for a statue.

[nathanswartz]

I would definately visit with a short line up though, it was an interesting store. :)

[OwenVentures]

Are they all little ghost statues? So. Weird! Lol i would NOT think it was worth it! I'd peek in the window and call it good! 🤣

[lesleyrafuse]

I really dony get this. Tourists only have a limited amount of time in that beautiful city and they chose to spend HOURS in a line-up for a plaster figurine. Why?!? " So what did you do on your trip to York?" "I stood in a line" 🤦‍♀️

[paulanderson]

Re: background noise - get a second microphone a small distance from your main one and invert the phase by 180 degrees.