Located at 13 Colliergate, right in the center of York near The Shambles, Avorium is an independent, family-run stationery shop opened in November 2021 by siblings Tom, Georgia, and Olivia Calvert. Tom manages customer relations, Georgia handles accounting and logistics, while Olivia designs wedding stationery and runs their social media. The physical store is fully accessible with step-free access on the ground floor.
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What sets Avorium apart is their instant on-the-spot personalisation service. You can have names, logos, or icons foil-stamped in seconds on pastel notebooks, mugs, coaster sets, folios, and general office stationery. Their desk accessories are available in 8 distinct pastel shades. Among their popular items, the vegan leather A4 folio is a consistent best-seller. They also stock colorful pens, embellishments, plant pots, and offer a 'Damaged But Beautiful' section featuring items with minor cosmetic defects at a 50% discount. For events, they design bespoke wedding stationery including Save the Dates, invitations, seating plans, and place cards, alongside their dark-toned Midnight collection.
For pricing, they run promotions like a Mix and Match offer (any two books for £20) and a 10% discount for Shop York passport holders. Sustainability is central to their operations: they are accredited by the Good Business Charter, work with Forge Recycling, plant trees for every ink pen sold, and offset carbon emissions via Earthly. Local deliveries in York are made using the York Collective cargo bike service.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00, and Sunday from 10:30 to 16:00. Payments can be made via credit/debit cards or NFC contactless systems. You can reach them by phone at +44 1904 673232 or email tom@avorium.co.uk.
Published Date
6 August 2026
