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!


Coming Up Next
Events
Events
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Midsummer Festival: Beth Burrows
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringBeth Burrows is deeply rooted in traditional folk and has a long career in a cappella performances of songs from the living tradition at workshops, folk clubs and festivals across Yorkshire and beyond. Beth will be accompanied by friend and fellow musician Alison Lawson for this blend of workshop and performance, where we'll join together in song and learn how to keep the tradition alive.
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Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringJoin us in welcoming acclaimed Canadian artists Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen when they tour the UK. Their blend of Celtic traditional and contemporary folk tunes take us on a journey with “emotional depth and technical prowess … a standout in the folk music genre” (Independent Music). Their first album as a duo, Home, won the Music Nova Scotia Award Roots Traditional Recording of the Year, and has been nominated for the East Coast Music Award Traditional Release of the Year. Rachel and Darren have also been nominated for the Canadian Folk Music Award Ensemble of the Year and New/Emerging Artist(s) of the Year.
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Sally Coulthard
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringJoin us in conversation with bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard. We’ll discuss the hidden history of the coast through objects found along its shoreline and brought to life in Sally’s new book, A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects. Described as “a true celebration of the flotsam and jetsam left by time and tide” (Rose Ferraby) and “a wonderfully rich and very different narrative that reeks of tang and pungent atmosphere” (Alistair Moffatt), this is a much anticipated follow up to A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects, which was a Waterstones Best Book of 2024 for Nature Writing, and is very popular here in the Book Tree too!
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Naomi Kelsey
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringJoin us in conversation with Naomi Kelsey to hear about her gripping new historical fiction novel, Pale Mistress, an innovative and compelling reimagining of Othello from the point of view of Bianca, giving voice to this mysterious and maligned character.
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Daria Kulesh
Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, PickeringWe’re delighted to welcome “the voice of fairy tales” Daria Kulesh to the Book Tree. Daria is a spellbinding folk singer-songwriter with Russian and Ingush roots whose music has been described as “haunting and enigmatic” by The Times and “intensely personal and immensely resonant… incredibly moving” by TwickFolk.
Get Tickets £12.00
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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 |
