Yes, that’s right – smells of autumn and baking are in the air, with the 14th season of the Great British Bake Off set to hit our screens on Tuesday (September 26) at 8pm on Channel 4.
This year, the nation’s most famous tent gets pitched in the grounds of Welford Park and the show welcomes its first ever deaf contestant, with the judges learning sign language in order to communicate with her.
To celebrate all things comforting and delicious, we’ve picked out some of the best-rated bakeries in and around Preston according to Google Reviews.
Take a look if your favourite is featured below.

13. Round and Sons, 249 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EA
This well-known bakery scores an impressive 4.7 out of 5 on Google Reviews. Photo: Google

14. Upper Crust, Liverpool Road, Penwortham
This has been here years, and the customers love it - an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google Reviews. Photo: Google

15. Waterfields, 80 Liverpool Road, Longton
This chain bakery has moved into Longton and scores an average 4/5 on Google Reviews. Photo: Google

