Bakeries in Ashbourne
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 2 bakeries we know about in Ashbourne.
All bakeries in Ashbourne 1–2 of 2
More bakeries near Ashbourne
Just outside Ashbourne, within about 12 miles.
Chloe's Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
Field Head House, Main Road, Brailsford, Derbyshire DE6 3AX
Staffordshire Traditional Meats & Bakehouse
Spath Farm, Ashbourne Road, Spath, Stramshall ST14 5AP
Albies Dinky Donuts & Ice Cream
Unit 1, The Riverside, South Parade, Matlock Bath DE4 3NR
The baking story of Ashbourne
Ashbourne, a Georgian market town at the southern gateway to the Peak District, has two claims to fame. The first is its Royal Shrovetide Football, a riotous game played through the town on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, with goals three miles apart. The second is its gingerbread: a pale, buttery, crisp-edged ginger biscuit-cake that local legend links to French prisoners of war held in the town during the Napoleonic Wars, who are said to have shared their recipe. Ashbourne's steep, cobbled market place still hosts regular markets, and the town is close to Dovedale's limestone valleys, making it a popular base for walkers in search of a good tea room afterwards.
Local bakes to look out for
- Ashbourne gingerbread – A pale, buttery ginger biscuit-cake with crisp edges.
- Derbyshire oatcake – A soft oatmeal pancake, wrapped around a hot filling.
- Bakewell pudding – Puff pastry, jam and almond-egg filling from up the road.
Bakery hunter's tip: Explore the cobbled Market Place and Church Street, then walk the Tissington Trail or visit Dovedale with gingerbread in your pocket.
Did you know? Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football is played on Shrove Tuesday — pancake day — and Ash Wednesday, with goals three miles apart.
Bakery types in Ashbourne
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 50% |
| Bakery Cafés | 1 | 50% |
| Cake Shops | 1 | 50% |
Ashbourne at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 2 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 01:02 |
Bakeries in Ashbourne: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Ashbourne?
We currently list 2 bakeries in Ashbourne. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Ashbourne bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
2 of the 2 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Ashbourne?
The most common type is artisan bakeries (1), followed by bakery cafés and cake shops.