Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Traditional Bakery & Confectionery in Lymm
Established in 1969, Sextons Village Bakery Village Bakery continues a family tradition dating back to the early 18th century. Our fifth-generation ownership by Philip and Sara Sexton reflects a deep commitment to artisan baking methods and quality ingredients. We operate a state-of-the-art bakery beneath our retail space, producing over 400 barms daily using traditional techniques. Our product range includes specialty breads, handmade pastries, and celebration cakes, complemented by a delicatessen offering premium British cheeses.With a team combining over 100 years of baking experience, we maintain rigorous quality standards while innovating to meet modern tastes. Our expansion into catering services and event-specific creations demonstrates our adaptability while preserving heritage values. Customer feedback is actively sought to ensure our products and service consistently meet expectations. The bakery's legacy continues through sixth-generation involvement, ensuring continuity of craft and tradition.
Services
Bakery
Confectionery
Delicatessen
Catering
Wedding Cakes
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We are fifth-generation bakers with over 50 years of business experience
- Our bakery produces over 400 barms daily using traditional methods
- We maintain strict quality control with no sell-by dates on fresh products
- Our team combines over 100 years of baking expertise and technical knowledge
- We offer bespoke catering services for events from 3 per head
What people say
Great Eating
Wonderful Products
Helpful staff
Sumptuous presentation
Friendly efficiency
Services
Bakery
Our traditional bakery produces over 400 barms daily using heritage methods. We offer white, wholemeal, sourdough, and specialty breads including rye and gluten-free options. The bakery team combines modern techniques with time-honoured practices to ensure consistent quality.
Confectionery
We create fresh cream cakes, Danish pastries, and celebration cakes for all occasions. Our range includes hundreds of items from daily treats to bespoke designs. All products are handmade using traditional baking methods and premium ingredients.
Delicatessen
Our delicatessen counter offers premium British cheeses, cooked meats, olives, and condiments. We source products from local suppliers where possible while maintaining essential international selections to complement our artisan bakery goods.
Catering
We provide catering services for business lunches, buffets, and special occasions. Our offerings include sandwiches, savouries, and cakes with pricing from 3 per head. Services extend to funeral catering and corporate events with custom menu options.
Wedding Cakes
Our bespoke wedding cakes are individually hand-crafted to client specifications. Available in white, chocolate, or rich fruit varieties, designs range from traditional to contemporary. Prices start at 25 for single-tier cakes up to 400 for three-tier creations.
People
Philip Sexton
Owner
Fifth-generation baker with advanced City & Guilds qualifications in baking and confectionery. Joined the family business directly from school, completing specialist training while working. Maintains traditional baking methods while introducing modern innovations.
Sara Sexton
Co-owner
Co-owns and operates the bakery with Philip. Actively involved in daily management and customer service. Contributes to maintaining the family's commitment to quality and tradition in all bakery operations.
Sydney Sexton
Founder
Established the business in 1969 following a distinguished baking career. Gained expertise through roles at Sayers of Liverpool and British Bakeries. Retired at 65 but continued bookkeeping until his passing in 2007, setting high standards for future generations.
Samantha Sexton
Bakery Assistant
Sixth-generation family member working part-time in the bakery. Returned after marriage to continue the family tradition. Represents the ongoing legacy of multi-generational involvement in the business.
Thomas Sexton
Pioneer
Original family baker who transitioned from engineering during World War I. Developed large-scale bread production techniques using 280lb flour bags. Established the family's baking tradition that continues through six generations.
Questions
What is Sextons Village Bakery Village Bakery Village Bakery's history?
We have operated since 1969 as fifth-generation bakers, continuing a family tradition dating to the early 18th century with our first corner shop and brick oven.
What bakery products do you offer?
We produce daily breads, barms, pastries, and over 400 barms daily. Our range includes white, wholemeal, sourdough, and specialty breads like rye and gluten-free options.
Do you provide catering services?
Yes, we cater business lunches, buffets, and events from £3 per head with sandwiches, savouries, and cakes available for all occasions.
Can you create custom cakes?
We offer bespoke anniversary and wedding cakes tailored to your specifications, with prices from £25 to £400 depending on complexity and size.
What quality standards do you maintain?
We guarantee daily fresh baking with no sell-by dates, using premium ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers including some relationships spanning over 50 years.
Reviews (7)
Emma Faux
Aug 25, 2021
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Excellent cakes and sausage rolls called in on our last day of holiday whilst staying in Lymm very reasonably priced, only download kn our part was we should have called in sooner. 🙂 Friendly helpful staff we will definitely call in when we are next up in the area.
Jessica Helm
Aug 14, 2021
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Not a great experience today. I advised the assistant I had a gluten and dairy intolerance to be offered a gluten free coffee cake which I bought. Unfortunately I have discovered it has cream inside which I am uncertain if it’s dairy free. Also was sold some cold pies when I wanted them hot the best part about the order was the cold drink.
Steve Grady
Aug 07, 2021
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We passed the shop earlier today whilst out walking the dog. It’s the most well presented bakery that I’ve seen for years and I some involuntarily ended up at the bread counter. I asked the assistant if they… had any sourdough loaves and was delighted when she offered me a choice. I settled on a cheese and chilli sourdough bloomer, declining the offer to have it sliced. The aroma got the better of me when I arrived home and so I had a cheeky slice with a cup of tea. I’m generally quite good at articulating any experience however in this instance I genuinely can’t
Gaz Carss
Mar 31, 2021
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Payed £10.30 for two bacon and egg on toast .Shocking it was .the egg was hard boiled .not runny , like i asked.dry toast..please avoid
Suzanne Hannah Sherratt
Feb 08, 2021
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Amazing service and delicious cakes. Ordered a birthday cake and a selection of try bakes/cupcakes as a birthday and a new home gift. Both recipients delighted with their cakes and couldn't wait to tuck in! Lovely way to send a treat to friends when I am unable to visit them due to lockdown restrictions.
Pickles Kelsey
Dec 08, 2020
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Didn’t want to make a Black Forrest Gateaux so called Sextons in Lymm to see if they could accommodate. 5*. Excellent cake with delicious cream and cherries/cherry brandy. Easily fed 6 people. Will be coming back... thank you loads!
Val Latham
Apr 25, 2020
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A Massive Thank you to Sexton's bakery Penketh. professional and friendly service. They went above and beyond to get the apple and orange juice that I asked about yesterday from the lymm store. my order was ready for me to pick up.
