Botham's Pickering Tea Room & Shop

Elizabeth Botham set up her bakery in the ancient fishing port of Whitby over 150 years ago. She began by selling her bread and cakes from a basket at the local market. Botham's traditions are now proudly continued by the fifth generation of her family. We have five shops and three Tea Rooms in Whitby, Sleights & Pickering, North Yorkshire. We are famous for Whitby Lemon Buns, Yorkshire Brack, Plum Bread, Shah Ginger Biscuits and Chocolate Japonaise, although our repertoire includes so much more.

Our lovely little shop and Tea Room in Pickering is well worth a visit! Its position opposite the heritage steam railway station is handy for a visit to see the trains, too. Join us for Afternoon Tea - booking is advisable - or choose from the delicious menu which celebrates our baking roots. Our shop shelves are full of fresh bread, savouries, morning goods and cakes, all baked in our Whitby bakery. You will also find a delightful range of gifts and homewares. The garden at Pickering is a must-see in the Spring and Summer months, adorned with beautiful wisteria; it is a quiet and beautiful place to enjoy tea (and a slice of cake!).