The Village Bakery Melmerby

Alex Saint

You will find this little bakery at the very point where the lush and open Eden Valley suddenly ends, meets the Pennines and veers upwards (and out of Cumbria) over the notorious Hartside Pass, a dreaded moment of reckoning on the sea to sea cycle. Thankfully the Village Bakery is there to fortify those in need – with fresh breads and good food – and you don’t have to cycle there to try it.

Edenholme Bakery, LazonbyPenrithCA10 1BG View map
Telephone: 01768 898437 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Thursday9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Friday9:00am - 4:30pm
  • Saturday9:00am - 4:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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