Once Upon a Time
There was a bookshop in the beautiful Market Town of Pickering, North Yorkshire…
Nestled in the heart of the Market Place, the old building with an upstairs space framed by original oak beams is the perfect place to discover your next read in a calm and welcoming environment.
Community is important to us, and we host regular events in the warm and atmospheric upstairs space. Having a positive impact both locally and globally —in our small way — is at the heart of what we do!
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Events
Events
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Booker Prize Party 2026
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringJoin us for a relaxed evening of bookish chat about this year’s Booker Prize list before the winner is announced later in the evening. Whether you’ve read one book from the longlist, have challenged yourself to the full Booker 13, or want to decide which to pick up first, everyone’s welcome to explore the Booker Prize with us!
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Oh, Whistle…
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringJoin us for a dramatic reading with actor Robert Lloyd Parry who will be in character as M.R. James for this atmospheric evening of classic ghost stories.
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With the electric lights off, Robert will tell two quietly terrifying tales: M.R. James’s ghostly masterpiece ‘Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad’ will be beautifully complemented by ‘The Ash Tree’, a story of witchcraft and generational vengeance.
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On this long winter night, hear these two stories just as M.R. James’s friends did in his Cambridge study more than a hundred years ago. -
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Winter Spirits 2026
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringEnjoy a festive evening out, in the Book Tree! A cosy winter special complete with literary cocktails, bookish socialising and seasonal reading. We’ll be joined by Sloemotion Distillery with their tempting range of delicious liqueurs, and a brief intro to the distillery and their drinks.
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Contact Us
43a Market Place
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 7AE
enquiries@pickeringbooktree.co.uk
01751 469715
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SUMMER OPENING HOURS
| Monday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Tuesday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Wednesday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Thursday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Friday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Saturday | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Sunday | 10.30 – 15.30 |