Billington's Gingerbread

Billington's Gingerbread Billington’s Gingerbread was made famous by a Mr. In 1829 Mr. Thomas passed the recipe down to his nephew Mr. W. E.H. Harper. Billington & Sons” to a Mr. S.T. Mr.

Crisp, exotically spiced & a true dunking delight! 🍪Handcrafted in Market Drayton - the home of gingerbread since 1817 - using our coveted secret recipe: once tasted, never forgotten. ⭐ A multi award winning favourite of gingerbread lovers & trade alike. Thomas who baked the gingerbread in the basement of his bakery and shop which still stands on the corner of Church Street, Market Drayton, Shrops

hire. Harper who continued the production of gingerbread until 1854 when the business was handed over to his son Mr. In 1864 the business was once again passed down this time to Mr. Harper’s cousin Richard Billington and hence the “Billington’s Celebrated Market Drayton Gingerbread” brand was created. In 1937 the original Billington Family sold the rights to produce the gingerbread and trade under the name “R. Hayward Hughes. Hayward Hughes had once worked as a former apprentice for Billington’s and continued the old tradition of making the now “Celebrated Gingerbread” in his bakery just outside Market Drayton. Hayward Hughes retired in 1964 and the business was passed over to his son Mr. John Hayward Hughes who subsequently sold the rights to the product to The McCarthy Family. The gingerbread is now being made by Image on Food in Market Drayton. The Timeline:-
Mr Thomas • 1817-1829
W Harper • 1829-1854
E H Harper • 1854-1864
S.B. Billington & S.P. Billington • 1896-1937
S T Hayward Hughes • 1937-1964
John Hayward Hughes • 1964-1995
Terry McCarthy • 1995-2004
Mark McCarthy • 2004-to 2016
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Happy Easter from all of us at Billington’s Gingerbread! 🐰💛We hope your long weekend has been filled with good times, pl...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Billington’s Gingerbread! 🐰💛

We hope your long weekend has been filled with good times, plenty of treats, and maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. If he was especially generous and popped some Billington’s Gingerbread into your basket this year, we’d absolutely love to see it - don’t forget to tag us in your photos! 📸✨

Wishing you a sweet, cosy, gingerbread‑filled Easter!

  | Did you know gingerbread has springtime roots? 🌼In medieval Europe, gingerbread wasn’t just a winter treat - it was ...
01/04/2026

| Did you know gingerbread has springtime roots? 🌼

In medieval Europe, gingerbread wasn’t just a winter treat - it was a highlight of spring fairs, where bakers crafted spiced biscuits as little tokens of good luck for the season ahead.

So why not bring the tradition back with our Billington’s Gingerbread? Spring picnic, coffee break, or a simple treat yourself moment - our moreish gingerbread is sure to add a little extra spring to your step.


Although our last posting dates have officially hopped by 🐰📮, you can still get your hands on freshly baked Billington’s...
31/03/2026

Although our last posting dates have officially hopped by 🐰📮, you can still get your hands on freshly baked Billington’s Gingerbread!

From farm shops and delis to garden centres, cafés, visitor attractions and lovely little quality retail spots - there’s probably a stash of gingerbread goodness closer than you think 🍪

It’s the perfect time to support your local businesses too - they’re the heartbeat of our communities and we’re so proud to be on their shelves.

✨ Find your nearest stockist: https://bit.ly/BillingtonsStockists

Who wouldn’t want to wake up on Easter morning to a cosy brew, spring sunshine, and a plate of Billington’s celebrated g...
27/03/2026

Who wouldn’t want to wake up on Easter morning to a cosy brew, spring sunshine, and a plate of Billington’s celebrated gingerbread? ☀️🐰💛

The perfect start to a long weekend… and just the thing to sneak into an Easter hamper too! 😉

To give your gingerbread the best possible chance to be delivered in time for Easter, don’t forget:
🚚 Order by 11:30am — Monday 30th March (Tracked 48)
⚡ Order by 11:30am — Tuesday 31st March (Tracked 24)

Make Easter morning extra delicious this year. https://bit.ly/BillingtonsShop💛

🌼 SNAP UP A SWEET SPRING SAVING! 🌼Spring has officially sprung… and so has a tasty little treat from us!For a limited ti...
25/03/2026

🌼 SNAP UP A SWEET SPRING SAVING! 🌼

Spring has officially sprung… and so has a tasty little treat from us!
For a limited time only, enjoy 10% OFF all Billington’s Gingerbread packs, cases –including our special limited edition Easter Gift Box! 🐣✨

Whether you’re building a spicy Easter basket, looking for a unique gifting alternative to chocolate, planning some serious dunking, or adding a gingery twist to your spring desserts, now’s the perfect moment to indulge!

👉 Use code: SPRING10 at checkout
👉 https://bit.ly/BillingtonsShop

Hurry – offer valid while stocks last! T&Cs apply.*


*Valid until Midnight, 29/03/26. Excludes corporate/trade orders. Offer does not include delivery & cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.

We’re delighted to be part of this Easter hamper giveaway, thoughtfully curated by our friends at The Finest Fudge Co 🐰✨...
24/03/2026

We’re delighted to be part of this Easter hamper giveaway, thoughtfully curated by our friends at The Finest Fudge Co 🐰✨ alongside a selection of wonderful artisan brands. Enter now for your chance to win a beautifully indulgent bundle of seasonal treats 🌷🎁

🐣✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨🐣

Get your hands on this OUTSTANDING Easter bundle, packed with more goodies than you can handle! 🍫🍿

We’ve teamed up with some amazing brands to bring you a delicious mix, including biscuits, popcorn, chocolate and of course FUDGE… 😍

To enter:
1️⃣ Make sure you’re following all participating brands
2️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments you’d love to share this bundle with 💛
3️⃣ Share this post to your stories for an extra entry!

⏰ Competition closes Monday 30th
🏆 Winner announced Tuesday 31st

Good luck everyone! 🐰🍬

✨ Visit Market Drayton – the home of gingerbread! Wander through our lovely independent shops, soak up the local charm, ...
23/03/2026

✨ Visit Market Drayton – the home of gingerbread! Wander through our lovely independent shops, soak up the local charm, and don’t forget to treat yourself to some delicious Billington’s Gingerbread from our wonderful town stockists to get the full Drayton experience with a bite of heritage! 💜

20/03/2026

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Easter time? 🐥✨

Here’s your sneak peek - piping bags, trays of warm biscuits, sprinkles a dozen and a whole lot of joy!

Our teams at Original Biscuit Bakers and Billington’s have been busy bringing our limited edition Easter Gift Pack to life! A colourful hand‑iced cookie egg and our heritage spiced gingerbread coming together for the ultimate spring treat.

Which part of biscuit making would you want to try - icing, baking or taste testing? 😄 💜

🛍️ Shop link in bio.

Our limited edition Easter Gift Pack has arrived - a joyful little springtime duo created in collaboration between Origi...
18/03/2026

Our limited edition Easter Gift Pack has arrived - a joyful little springtime duo created in collaboration between Original Biscuit Bakers × Billington’s Gingerbread. 🐣💛

Inside you’ll find a hand decorated Purple Egg Sugar Cookie, baked to Original Biscuit Bakers’ signature recipe and iced lovingly by their talented artisans - bright, cheerful and full of handcrafted charm.

Alongside it sits Billington’s Great Taste Award winning spiced gingerbread fingers, made using our heritage recipe from 1817. Crisp, aromatic and perfect for dunking… or elevating your favourite spring desserts.

Finished with ribbon and ready to gift, it’s a beautiful way to share a little Easter joy with friends, family, colleagues - or treat yourself!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4sgxkUe

Tag someone who needs a little Easter charm in their postbox 👇

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums, grandmas, new mums and special mother figures! 💛If you unwrapped a Super M...
15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mums, grandmas, new mums and special mother figures! 💛

If you unwrapped a Super Mum Gift Pack today - or a pack of Billington’s - we hope the warm spice, golden‑syrup sweetness and crisp gingerbread crunch added a little extra joy to your day.

Tag us in your stories and show us how you’re celebrating… we love seeing your Super Mum moments. ✨

What does the Great Taste Award symbol really mean for you the customer? 🤔It’s more than just a sticker - it’s a mark of...
12/03/2026

What does the Great Taste Award symbol really mean for you the customer? 🤔
It’s more than just a sticker - it’s a mark of quality, trust and flavour. Organised by the , the Great Taste Awards are the world’s largest and most trusted food accreditation scheme. Each year, over 14,000 products are blind-tasted by chefs, buyers and food writers - and only around 30% receive any award. So, when you see that ⭐️ on our gingerbread, you know it’s been recognised as simply delicious!

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7 Burnside Business Park
Market Drayton
TF93UX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441630650780

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