Business Details
50+ Years
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Your Trusted Artisan Bakery Since 1911
Established in 1911, we are a fourth-generation artisan bakery rooted in traditional English baking. Our heritage ovens and time-honoured techniques, combined with stoneground organic flour predominantly sourced from UK farms within 20 miles of our bakery, define our commitment to quality. We specialise in sourdough, lamination pastries, and iconic British bakes like Dorset Lardy Cake, while our deli offers lunches featuring local produce and house-made sandwich fillings.With a 75-year-old dough mixer and terracotta floors, we blend history with innovation, offering baking courses to preserve and share our craft. Our barista-trained staff serve award-winning coffee, ensuring every visit celebrates tradition and excellence.
Services
Artisan Sourdough Baking
Lamination Pastries
Traditional English Baking
Deli Lunches
Baking Courses
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- We are a fourth-generation bakery with expertise since 1911.
- Our stoneground organic flour is sourced from UK farms within 20 miles.
- We use heritage ovens and a 75-year-old dough mixer for authentic baking.
- Our deli features house-made vegetarian and vegan sandwich fillings.
- We offer nationally accredited baking courses preserving traditional techniques.
What people say
Exceptional sourdough quality
Engaging baking courses
Barista-trained coffee service
Heritage ovens and mixers
Locally sourced ingredients
Services
Artisan Sourdough Baking
Learn traditional sourdough techniques using wild yeast, including starter maintenance and baking pain de campagne. Ideal for beginners and intermediates, this course covers dough behaviour, fermentation benefits, and nutritional advantages. Participants take home a starter, recipes, and baked goods.
Lamination Pastries
Master croissants, pain au chocolat, and Danish pastries with expert guidance. Techniques include cold fermentation, creme patisserie making, and precise lamination. Designed for all skill levels, this hands-on course ensures patisserie-quality results at home. Includes course notes and a selection of baked goods to take away.
Traditional English Baking
Explore British baking heritage with scones, buns, and Dorset Lardy Cake. Learn long fermentation methods, ingredient roles, and historic baking practices. Suitable for all abilities, this course combines theory with practical skills. Participants receive recipes and confidence to recreate classic bakes at home.
Deli Lunches
Enjoy lunches featuring locally sourced produce and house-made fillings. Options include quiches, falafel wraps, halloumi flatbreads, and seasonal salads. Vegetarian and vegan options available, paired with barista-trained coffee service for a complete dining experience.
Baking Courses
Accredited courses teaching sourdough, lamination, and traditional techniques. Designed for novices to enthusiasts, with small class sizes ensuring personalised instruction. Courses include hands-on practice, theory sessions, and take-home materials to replicate professional results in your kitchen.
People
Steve Oxford
4th Generation Baker
Steve Oxford, a renowned figure in artisan baking, has dedicated his career to preserving traditional techniques. With decades of experience, he leads engaging talks and courses, sharing expertise in sourdough and heritage baking while inspiring future generations.
Questions
What baking courses do you offer?
We offer sourdough, lamination pastries, and traditional English baking courses, each lasting a full day with hands-on instruction and take-home materials.
Do you use organic ingredients?
Yes, we use stoneground organic flour predominantly sourced from UK farms within 20 miles of our bakery for all products.
Can I buy baked goods online?
While we focus on in-store purchases, our courses include take-home baked items. Contact us directly for specific product inquiries.
Are your facilities accessible?
Our historic bakery has limited accessibility; please contact us in advance for assistance with access requirements or course accommodations.
What is your cancellation policy?
Our policy allows cancellations with notice as per terms outlined during booking. Please review specific course terms or contact us for details.
Do you cater for dietary restrictions?
We offer vegetarian and vegan options daily, with many recipes adaptable to dietary needs. Please inform us of specific requirements in advance.
Reviews (4)
Gwen Bissett
Nov 23, 2021
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Walked the railway trailway and wanted a snack and hot drinks when we got back. Food and drinks were excellent we will certainly stop in again.
Sarah Faulkner
Oct 09, 2021
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Amazing ginger cake and the coffee was perfectly prepared. Friendly service and the eat in area is relaxed and comfortable
Philip Ireland
Aug 10, 2021
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We were recommended by our relatives that lives in Marnhull. Great bread and cakes. Looking forward to next visit. I we have some time we will have a coffe & snack.
Allan Robson
Mar 12, 2021
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Always friendly with a great selection of breads, cakes and savouries. My favourite being bread pudding that's as good as (actually better) that my mother used to make
