Bakeries in Pontefract
We list 4 bakeries in Pontefract, spread across 3 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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The Real Bread Company
Pontefract Family Centre, Harrop Well Lane, Pontefract Centre WF8 1QY
More bakeries near Pontefract
Just outside Pontefract, within about 12 miles.
The baking story of Pontefract
Pontefract has been linked with liquorice for centuries — the plant is said to have been introduced by medieval monks, and its long roots thrived in the town's deep, sandy soil. By the 18th and 19th centuries Pontefract was famous for liquorice confectionery, especially the small black discs known as Pontefract cakes, traditionally stamped with an image of the town's castle. The liquorice fields have long gone, but the town still celebrates its heritage with an annual liquorice festival. Pontefract sits on the edge of the Rhubarb Triangle, and its bakers serve West Yorkshire classics such as curd tarts and parkin, while liquorice turns up in ice creams and cakes at festival time.
Local bakes to look out for
- Pontefract cake – A small, glossy black disc of liquorice stamped with a castle design.
- Yorkshire curd tart – Curd cheese, currants and nutmeg in a pastry case.
- Yorkshire parkin – Sticky oatmeal and black treacle gingerbread.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit in summer for the liquorice festival, and explore the market place and the castle ruins above the town.
Did you know? A Pontefract chemist named George Dunhill is credited with adding sugar to liquorice in 1760, turning a medicine into a sweet.
Bakery types in Pontefract
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 3 | 75% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 25% |
| Sourdough Bakeries | 1 | 25% |
Pontefract at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Pontefract Centre (2) |
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 3 (67% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Sun 4 Oct, 16:51 |
Bakeries in Pontefract: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Pontefract?
We currently list 4 bakeries in Pontefract, across 3 areas including Pontefract Centre, Chequerfield and Marl Pits. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Pontefract bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
2 of the 3 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 Pontefract?
The most common type is traditional bakers (3), followed by artisan bakeries and sourdough bakeries.