If you’re planning a pilgrimage, here’s what you need to know: Welford Park’s gardens open to the public for limited dates in spring and summer—check their official website, because slots sell out fast. You won’t see the tent, but you can walk the same gravel paths the bakers use in their opening credits. Pack a picnic and imagine you’re eating a Paul Hollywood handshake-worthy loaf.
The Great British Baking Show: Collection 13 (2026) Filming Locations
Another tip: the town of Reading is just 20 minutes away, with trains from London Paddington. Stay at The Bull Inn in nearby Sonning—it’s a 16th-century coaching inn where the judges reportedly stayed during early seasons. For the full experience, bring a blindfold and try to taste the difference between supermarket butter and French beurre.
