Bakeries in Gloucester
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 16 bakeries we know about in Gloucester, 5 of them with published opening hours.
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Unit 1 - 3 The Dovecote, Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, Elkstone GL53 9PQ
The baking story of Gloucester
For centuries the city of Gloucester sent the monarch a lamprey pie at Christmas, filled with the eel-like fish caught in the River Severn, and the custom has been revived for coronations and jubilees. Henry I is said to have died after eating 'a surfeit of lampreys', though not from a Gloucester pie. The county gave the world Double Gloucester cheese, and each spring competitors hurl themselves after a whole wheel of it down the steep slope of Cooper's Hill, just outside the city. Gloucester's historic docks, Britain's most inland port, now house cafés and shops in restored Victorian warehouses. Local bakers favour lardy cake, cheese scones and fruit-laden teabreads, made from flour with a long milling history in the county.
Local bakes to look out for
- Lamprey pie – A historic raised pie of Severn lamprey, once sent to the monarch at Christmas.
- Double Gloucester cheese scone – A savoury scone made with the county's mellow, orange-hued cheese.
- Lardy cake – A rich, sticky bread dough layered with lard, sugar and dried fruit.
Bakery hunter's tip: Combine the cathedral with a wander around Gloucester Docks and its warehouse cafés, and look for county bakers and cheesemakers at the city's farmers' market.
Did you know? Gloucester presented a lamprey pie to Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation in 1953 and again for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Bakery types in Gloucester
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Patisseries | 6 | 38% |
| Traditional Bakers | 5 | 31% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 4 | 25% |
| Cake Shops | 3 | 19% |
| Bakery Cafés | 1 | 6% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 6% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Janes Pantry | Twigworth | 7:30am |
| Janes Pantry | Longford Park | 8am |
| Jane's Pantry | Gloucester Centre | 8:30am |
| Jane's Pantry | Matson | 8:30am |
| Cake Box | Gloucester Centre | 10am |
Gloucester at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 16 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Gloucester Centre (8) |
| With published hours | 5 |
| Open on Sundays | 2 of 5 |
| Hygiene rated | 8 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Tue 6 Oct, 09:40 |
Bakeries in Gloucester: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Gloucester?
We currently list 16 bakeries in Gloucester, across 9 areas including Gloucester Centre, Churchdown and Cranham Gate. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Gloucester?
Janes Pantry has the earliest published opening time at 7:30am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Gloucester open on Sundays?
Of the 5 bakeries with published hours, 2 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Gloucester bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
8 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 Gloucester?
The most common type is patisseries (6), followed by traditional bakers, artisan bakeries and cake shops.