Following news that Booths is bringing traditional skills back to its supermarkets through a new academy, we wanted to celebrate other traditional shops you can visit in your area.
Today, we’re looking at bakeries.
We’re blessed to have a range of independent, traditional bakeries on our doorsteps, serving everything from cakes and croissants to vanilla slices and sandwiches.
So check out the pages below for more information on some of the best-rated businesses in our area. Not listed in any particular order.
9. Berry's Bakery
Berrys has three locations - Leyland Lane, Leyland, New Hall Lane, Preston, and Station Road, Bamber Bridge. It is highly rated for its pies and confectionary, with an overall score of 4.3/5 on Google. One person said: "Best home made fruit pies on the planet, great staff. Cheers" | Local Library
10. Round & Sons, Ribbleton Lane, Preston
Established in 1953, this bakery offers sandwiches, pies and cakes. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google, with one customer saying: "Absolutely delicious pies and sausage rolls. The cakes and butties look good as well. I'm working my way through the menu." | google
11. Tina's Corner Bakery, Longridge
This bakery offers a range of traditional bakery items as well as lunchtime specials. It rates as 4.8/5 on Google, with one customer writing: "Quite frankly, I had one of the best meat pies I have ever tasted. Highly recommend." | google
12. Bowen Pies, Adlington
This family business rates as 4.6/5 on Google Reviews for4 its "Excellent service and selection if quality products". Customers also rate fair prices, and customer service. | google