Big Bear Bikes is an independent, friendly and expert independent bike shop located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, close to Scarborough and York. We are on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and close to Dalby forest and the Yorkshire coast – all of which is great cycling territory for road, mountain or […]
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The Beehive was opened during Christmas 2019, just before covid shut it down in March 2020. Not a great start but I didn’t let that dampen my enthusiasm and it has grown from a small shop over the bridge, where it struggled to get foot fall, to moving into the market place in Pickering, 18 […]
We are an established business that has been here for many years! We are located on the busy Market place in Pickering. Our cafe stands out from the rest as we offer a range of different food. Such as delicious fluffy pancakes for breakfast and a variety of hot or cold bagels for lunch. Along […]
A three generation family business with local heritage that goes back 7 decades, Dales has been a fixture on the Malton high street since 1949, when Eric opened a fruit and veg shop on Wheelgate. The business was a success and soon, the family opened Dales florists next door, where it stood for more than […]
Coopers begin in 1895 in the Market Place, before moving to its current site in 1983. Still very much a family run business, it is now managed by the 5th generation! Beginning life as an ironmongers, we have expanded over the decades to offer decorating, diy, gardening, homewares and have a dedicated kitchen and bathroom […]
We opened Beckside in 2007 as a sister shop to Coopers of Pickering. Offering a wide range of gift ideas, cards and homewares, we stock well loved brands such as Wrendale, Alex Clark, Emma Ball and St Eval. We are always expanding our stock ranges and on the look out for new ideas. Pickering is […]
We started our business almost twenty-five years ago, delivering papers locally and now to many surrounding villages. It was always our intention to be ‘ more than just a newsagent’ and we have always endeavoured to sell unique and distinctive designer-led gifts and cards, championing small artisans and artists. We specialise in toys with eco […]
During lock down I started doing afternoon teas from my home in West Yorkshire, that took off and during that time my parents moved to Pickering, the tea rooms was a cafe that became available so I decided to take a chance and take it on. I moved myself, husband and 4 children to North […]
There has been a pet shop in this location for just over 50 years and we (Matt and Kay) took over the business in December 2016. We sell pet food and accessories and we cater for all types of pet. Yes, we are a tourist town but we love our locals. We get to hear […]
Timm family butchers is run by husband & wife Chris & Lisa Timm, and a small dedicated team. We opened just under 3 years ago, it was the next step in our farming career to take our own high-quality beef and lamb direct to the consumer, reared on our farm located just 2 miles from […]
The Black Swan was established as a coaching inn in 1636 – we took over in late 2014 and have gradually turned the tired bar, restaurant and rooms into an ambient, comfortable space, with Mr H’s quirky little engineering touches to be found all over the place. It’s only a small team that works here […]
I have had my second-hand bookshop on Park Street for 33 Years. I have a wide range of factual and fiction for all ages. Interesting fact about me – before going into books I was an antique dealer specialising in pottery. Pickering is a friendly town with a good range of complimentary shops and cafes.
We are a local family business, established back in 1985 and a third generation business. I took on the business in 2021 from my father who ran it originally with my mother & grandparents. Using my grandparents Yorkshire knowledge and recipes and parents business know how, they created the basis of what is Russell’s of […]
After running a successful removals business for 15 years, We decided it was time for a change. Ever since I was a child, when my grandad gifted me a handmade wooden sweet shop complete with tiny jars and scales, I’ve always wanted to own a real one of my own. Now that dream has come […]
Our business stated in December 1958 by Jack and Kath Flintoft, myself (John Flintoft) was taken to help my mother and nana at the age of 4 and have been involved ever since starting a seven year Ironmongery apprenticeship on leaving school. Flintoft Ironmongers is a traditional Ironmongery and Hardware business specialising in all types […]
Hello and welcome to The Curious Raven in the heart of Pickering. Run by a couple of mid-lifers who fancied a change of pace and wanted to create a unique, chilled-out and friendly shopping vibe. Our quirky shop mixes all things metaphysical. An oasis of calm sprinkled with some witchy magic! We cannot wait to […]
The Old Weigh is a refill shop (and more) and opened in February 2020. I started working there in 2021 and realised that I’d somehow fallen into a job that felt like it was made for me! I’ve always been conscious of the environment and love baking so The Old Weigh was just perfect for […]
Television house is a family run electrical store specialising in Panasonic, Dyson, hotpoint, Bosch and Roberts. We offer free delivery and installation on products over £250. We are a Third generation family business. We love the local community and togetherness around the town.
We’re a small independently family-run café tucked away in the charming historic market town of Pickering in North Yorkshire. Our café was born during the quiet days of lockdown, when we all needed a little comfort and connection, we didn’t know what the future would hold – we just knew we wanted to be here, […]
Six years ago, I made a big life change and left my career in the finance sector to follow a dream of owning my own business. Opening a clothing boutique was both exciting and daunting, especially as I had to learn everything from scratch, from buying techniques to understanding the fast-moving world of fashion retail. […]
Pickering Book Tree is a family business which we opened in the late summer of 2022. Nestled at the heart of the Market Place, the 18th century 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. And not just […]
