Bakeries in Preston
We list 30 bakeries in Preston, spread across 12 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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All bakeries in Preston 1–30 of 30
Greenhalgh's Craft Bakery
127 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Bamber Bridge PR5 6QS
The baking story of Preston
Preston is the only place in Britain that still celebrates a Guild every 20 years, a tradition rooted in a charter of 1179, when the whole city turns out for processions and feasting. Its food has the same proud Lancashire character. Butter pie — potato and onion baked in shortcrust with plenty of butter — was traditionally eaten by the area's Catholic families on Fridays, when meat was off the menu. In the villages just north of the city, Goosnargh gives its name both to caraway-scented shortbread biscuits and to prized corn-fed poultry. Traditional Lancashire cheese, creamy and crumbly, is made on farms nearby. Preston's Victorian market canopy still shelters the outdoor market in the city centre.
Local bakes to look out for
- Butter pie – Sliced potato and onion with lots of butter, baked in a shortcrust pastry case.
- Goosnargh cake – A thick, caraway-flavoured shortbread biscuit from the village north of Preston.
Bakery hunter's tip: Explore the market under the restored Victorian canopy, then head into the villages north of the city for farm shops and Goosnargh cakes.
Did you know? Beacon Fell Traditional Lancashire Cheese, made in the countryside around Preston, has Protected Designation of Origin status.
Bakery types in Preston
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 25 | 83% |
| Cake Shops | 3 | 10% |
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 7% |
| Cookie Shops | 1 | 3% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 3% |
| Patisseries | 1 | 3% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 3% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Galloways | Preston Centre | 7am |
| Broadway Pantry | Fulwood | 9:30am |
Preston at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 30 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Preston Centre (13) |
| With published hours | 2 |
| Open on Sundays | 0 of 2 |
| Hygiene rated | 20 (90% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Tue 6 Oct, 02:41 |
Bakeries in Preston: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Preston?
We currently list 30 bakeries in Preston, across 12 areas including Preston Centre, Bamber Bridge and St. Matthew's. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Preston?
Galloways has the earliest published opening time at 7am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Preston open on Sundays?
Of the 2 bakeries with published hours, 0 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Preston bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
18 of the 20 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 Preston?
The most common type is traditional bakers (25), followed by cake shops, bakery cafés and cookie shops.