Their Story
Elizabeth Botham set up her bakery in the ancient fishing port of Whitby over 150 years ago. She began by selling bread and cakes from a basket at the local market and eventually bought a store on Skinner Street.
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Today, Botham's traditions are proudly continued by the fifth generation of Elizabeth's family. Modern advances combine with traditional recipes & methods to a delicious outcome. Proud of their five generations of bakers; they even make a fruit cake which pays homage to their family bakers past and present.
Visit: Whitby & The East Yorkshire Coast
Home of: Botham's of Whitby
Whitby is a historical gem, famous for its picturesque sea front, tourist shops, restaurants, maritime harbour, Whitby Abbey and of course... Fish & Chips!
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Whitby has a rich maritime history and played a vital role in shaping the career of Captain James Cook who trained as an apprentice in the towns bustling harbour.
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His voyages became legendary as he went on to chart vast areas of the Pacific Ocean including the East Coast of Australia, New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands
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The Whale Bone Arch stands as a tribute to the local whaling heritage which thrived in the 18th & 19th centuries.
one of the famous landmarks in the area is Whitby Abbey which stands at the top of the famous 199 steps and looks out to the North Sea.
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It was this view that in 1890 Bram Stoker first saw when visiting Whitby, Captivated by its dramatic setting he used it as the back drop for his famous novel, Dracula!
Nearby Goathland is another must see for all Harry Potter Fans.
The heritage railway station, which still runs today, was transformed into Hogsmeade Station during the making of the film, Philosopher's Stone and will be instantly recognisable for any Potter fanatic.
