Bakeries in Bury
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 10 bakeries we know about in Bury.
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The baking story of Bury
Bury Market draws coach parties from across the north of England, and its most famous stall food is black pudding, a rich sausage of blood, oatmeal and fat that Bury has made its own. Locals eat it hot from the market with mustard. Bury has a baking claim too: the Bury simnel cake, a flatter, spiced fruit cake decorated with almonds, was traditionally baked for Mothering Sunday, when young people in service went home to visit their mothers. In the Ramsbottom area, the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships see competitors hurl puddings at a stack of Yorkshire puddings perched on a ledge. Lancashire staples such as Eccles cakes, barm cakes and meat pies are everywhere you look.
Local bakes to look out for
- Bury simnel cake – A flat, spiced fruit cake decorated with almonds, made for Mothering Sunday.
- Bury black pudding – A rich blood and oatmeal sausage, eaten hot with mustard.
- Barm cake – A soft, flat bread roll, perfect for a black pudding butty.
Bakery hunter's tip: Bury Market trades most days of the week; arrive early to beat the coach parties and try black pudding hot from a stall.
Did you know? The Bury simnel cake was traditionally baked for Mothering Sunday, also known as Simnel Sunday.
Bakery types in Bury
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 7 | 70% |
| Cake Shops | 2 | 20% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 10% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 10% |
Bury at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Bury Centre (6) |
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 8 (63% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Tue 6 Oct, 02:41 |
Bakeries in Bury: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Bury?
We currently list 10 bakeries in Bury, across 4 areas including Bury Centre, Woodhill and Fishpool. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Bury bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
5 of the 8 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 Bury?
The most common type is traditional bakers (7), followed by cake shops, eggless cake shops and cookie shops.