Okay, some of these are in here because we have really missed artisan breads and pastries over lockdown; the kind you couldn't dream of replicating at home. Some are selling Christmas goods and giftable items, others are there as a reminder to treat yourself while thinking of Christmas gifts.

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Ayres Bakery

SE London
The one with a massive queue in Nunhead – we saw Jesse Ware there recently. Ayres Bakery have a Christmas display and are selling giftable cakes and seasonal pastries to takeaway.
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Sable d'or

Crouch End
High quality, healthy foods & French patisserie.
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‍Crespidia

An adorable shop selling homemade cakes alongside flowers and homewares.

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‍Landrace

Bath
Come for the naturally leavened loaves, leave with Christmas pies, amaretti and clotted cream fudge.
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‍Hart's

Bristol
This incredible bakery generally sells treats to take away, but head to their online shop to grab mince pies to deliver or a gift card for the New Year.
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‍Crosstown doughnuts

London
Hardly the smallest maker on the list, but still worth a shout out as their donuts are flipping amazing. They sell a variety of gift boxes too.
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‍Pophams Bakery

North & East London
The one with a massive queue in Hackney. This one doesn't sell particularly seasonal things, but it's by far our favourite London bakery and well worth the queue.
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‍Ta'Mini Lebanese Bakery

Fulham
Head in to Ta'Mini to fulfil all your za'atar & tahini needs.

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Little Sourdough Kitchen

Fulham
Simple but perfect sourdough creations in West London.

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Aran Bakery

Dunkeld
If you can't make it to Scotland, at least head to their Instagram page and give them a follow because their food styling is heavenly. You can order hampers and beautifully packaged nougat & biscuits for delivery.
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‍101 Bakery

Edinburgh
We need to get to Scotland ASAP because this Instagram feed is gorgeous too. Head to 101 Bakery for cakes and cookies!

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buns from home

Notting Hill
Buns From Home begun from home in lockdown, and is now a real shop! You can order trios of their filled croissant-buns to deliver to most postcodes in West London.
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SiOP SHOP

Manchester
Our favourite donut shop up North; order donut boxes for delivery or stop by for a snack.
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