Hull is within the greatest county in England - Yorkshire. On the doorstep are the chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, farmlands that stretch to the East Coast and an area rich in bird life and geology. A short drive or train ride takes you to the traditional seaside resorts of Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey.
Shopping in Hull is easy thanks to a compact and mainly pedestrianised city centre, at the heart of which lies Princes Quay*. Four decks of stores include high street names such as Gap, Virgin Megastore as well as individual boutiques, speciality units and a bustling food court.
A comprehensive range of goods is found in the city's choice of department stores; Hammonds and Debenhams as well as in the Prospect Shopping Centre.For classic tailoring and trendy designer names visit Savile Street. Its reputation is growing, a fact recognised with a recent fashion magazine award for Bolo - Women's Retailer of the Year 2000.
In the Old Town, Hepworth's Arcade is a Victorian thoroughfare featuring a crazy joke shop, bric-a-brac, antiques and clothes from the 60s and 70s. The arcade connects with the Edwardian Hull Covered Market where stalls are laden with fruits, vegetables, meats and fish.
