Following the latest Government Covid-19 update, further stores are now open at Monks Cross and we look forward to welcoming you back. Please note that some stores are currently operating reduced opening hours therefore please check with individual stores on their opening times before visiting.
Stores open include:
- American Golf
- Boots
- Clarks
- Debenhams
- EE
- Game
- Hobbycraft
- H&M
- Poundland
- Primark
- River Island
- Schuh
- Sports Direct
- WHSmith
- Evans Cycles
- TK Maxx
- Laura Ashley
- New Look
- Starbucks
- Greggs
In line with the latest Government guidance on social distancing, we ask that you please observe the following measures during your visit to Monks Cross:
- Maintain a distance of at least 2 metres from anyone
- Do not shake hands
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue if you cough or sneeze (or use your sleeve)
- Observe the social distancing visual cues and signage throughout Monks Cross
- Be mindful of and respectful to our staff and customers at all times
We have also increased cleaning and all touch points within Monks Cross to ensure the safety of staff and visitors to Monks Cross. Our children’s play area and toilets remain closed at this point, but this will be reviewed inline with government guidance weekly. Access to disabled toilet and baby changing facilities can be gained from the Information Centre.
The toilets are open on a limited basis (not as many toilets available for use as normal) and a social distancing queuing system is in place as well as an increased cleaning regime to ensure staff and customers remain safe.
For those travelling by car please note that the car park adjacent to Primark will be temporarily closed & the First York 9,12 & 14 service will now only stop at Asda.
Any further updates will be posted on our social media pages and website
Please check back for events coming up in 2020 and keep your eyes peeled on any updates via our social media channels.
Who says you can’t dress up to stay in? As we’re adjusting to this new of life, why not have some fun by yourself, with flatmates or family and spruce up your look whilst you’re home. After all, this is the perfect time to perfect those winged eyeliners and to experiment with fashion styles and new hair do’s that you’ve always wanted to try!
We’ve pulled together these fun reasons why you should get dressed up for a fun night indoors because after all, staying in is the new going out.
- Themed Dinner Parties
At the end of a tiring week why not plan a themed dinner party with your friends or family? Forfeit the Netflix and chill hours and crack open a bottle of champaign, relax with company, play games and dress up for the occasion with that special outfit you were saving for a special occasion.
- Experiment!
Can you think of a better time to experiment with your hair and makeup? Experiment with outfits you’ve always wanted to try, play around with your hair and see what styles suit you best, spruce up your makeup look and try different styles from eyeshadow, highlight & contour … the full works! Who knows … maybe you’ll come out the other side of this a whole new woman!
- Games night
Why not get you and your friends dress up for a virtual house party with the help of House party – the app. You can go head to head with in-app games such as Heads Up, Trivia and Cards Against Humanity. What’s not to enjoy?
- Date Night
Romance isn’t dead. There’s plenty of quarantine approved date night ideas to get excited about. From virtual museum tours, games night, dance classes or Tik Tok or a fancy dinner date at home.
As the cold winter months draw to a close, we can’t be anymore excited about the fresh beauty trends Spring is bringing for us. We’ve selected our hottest beauty tips to help you transition through the seasons!
So if you’re looking forward to sunnier weather and fun, fresh makeup tips then keep on reading!
- Always start your makeup on a fresh face and what a better way to keep your skin refreshed and rejuvenated than to start your day with the new Vitamin glow Primer by Smashox. Infused with vitamins B, C & E, this primer enhances your natural glow everytime you prime … oh and it’s vegan! Get your from Boots.
- Go bold or go home right? Look at the pigment on this Primark Body Foil eyeshadow! We’re definitely adding a few to our shopping bags!
- Refresh your Spring scent with the new limited edition Daisy Love Daze perfume by Marc Jacobs. And don’t forget to get a free Daisy Love Tote Bag on selected Marc Jacobs when you shop at Superdrug. T& C’s apply
- We’re obsessed with the NEW Huda Beauty pastel obsession palettes. These will definitely add colour and bring that extra pop to your makeup look. As inspired by @makeupbybrooktiffany.
Spring is around the corner and it’s finally time to wave those winter blues goodbye!
As we spring into the new season, we’re excited about the new homeware and interior collections that you can get your hands on to freshen up your home.
From flourish florals to sunshine yellows and gentle greens. Read on for more of our favourite pieces to add some colour and WOW your house.
Go BOLD or go home! We’re in love with this teal armchair from Homesense.
@haguehouse
Sometimes less is definitely more! Check out these eye catching cushion covers with tassels from H&M Home.
@gabbieshome
And how about this for a show-stopping statement?! Check out this Gosford Mural print wallpaper from Laura Ashley. It has flower power written all over it! 
If you want to get creative and sustainable, how about upcycling any old items you have. Like this recycled Hobbycraft wreath base with white faux blossoms from Homesense. It’ll definitely brighten your day and your home.
@fayes_homestyle
We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family in our brand new York Monks Cross store.
As an Assistant Store Manager you will assist the Store Manager with managing the store on a daily basis, coaching and developing the team to ensure high standards of customer service are maintained, ensuring that excellent store standards are kept whilst adhering to Company policies and procedures.
Role Responsibility
- Directly support Management in achieving budget target sales, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all staff members
- Actively support, develop and train the team of colleagues to feel ‘our values’ to ensure we are helping each customer celebrate their life moments to the highest standard
- Have the ability to step up into the Store Manager role should the need arise
- Continually improve store standards by ensuring the store is merchandised to Company guidelines and stock management is maintained
Are we right for you?
We are Grafters at Card Factory, and we really do earn the title! The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We understand work – life balance and can offer flexible arrangements to suit both you and the business in certain areas.
Are you right for us?
The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you’ll be a talented Assistant Store Manager or have strong supervisory experience who can inspire the team to be the best they can be and deliver outstanding customer service.
Candidates should apply via our website here: https://jobsearch.cfjobs.co.uk/jobs/job/Assistant-Manager/2781
Contact information: 01924 877821 or recruitment@cardfactory.co.uk
We are teaming up with York charity Snappy again over the festive period. Shoppers are being asked to visit the Gift Giving Tree in Information Centre and collect a tag from the tree to donate a Christmas present.
Snappy is a registered charity working with children and young people of York with wide ranging disabilities, from learning difficulties to profound physical disabilities. The volunteers work to develop confidence, independence and social skills but mostly, to give the children and families the opportunity to enjoy new experience have fun and make friends.
Last year the presents donated by kind hearted shoppers made such a difference to the families SNAPPY works with and we are hope we can continue to make that difference this year too.
WE ARE BACK!!
HAYS TRAVEL MONKSCROSS IS NOW OPEN!!
As ex: Thomas Cook employees, we are back doing what we do best looking after our customers dreams and holidays of a lifetime.
We are now an independent travel agent offering lots more tour operators….
Including jet2 holidays.
Please pop in and say Hi and we’ll pop the kettle on.
MONKS CROSS SHOPPING PARK SET FOR DAY OF SPOOKTACULAR FUN THIS HALLOWEEN
York’s Monks Cross Shopping Park will be hosting a series of free spooktacular activities this Halloween set to entertain families, children and new visitors to the shopping park.
Halloween at Monks Cross Shopping Park will be taking place on Saturday 26th October 2019 and will include the following activities; slime making workshop, face painting and spooky stilt walking characters Jack Skellington & Sally Nightmare.
Several of shops at the park will also have a variety of Halloween costumes to get the little shoppers ready for trick-or-treating.
Katherine Sharp, Centre Manager of Monks Cross, comments “We absolutely love this time of year and we are excited to host yet another Halloween event here at Monks Cross. We hope that it will be a great event to get children ready for Halloween the following week, and we hope to see you all in your best spooky outfits”.
Monks Cross is located on the north east outskirts of the city centre offering free parking and includes anchors Primark, Boots, River Island, Debenhams.
Find out more about the event here: https://bit.ly/2MGOXu1.