Bake British Scones in an immersive baking tent

Greater Manchester, Manchester



Roll up your sleeves and dive into a quintessentially British baking experience in Manchester. Create classic British scones, homemade jam and cream, and enjoy your own delightful creations with tea

Big Bakes Scone-Making Experience in Manchester

The Big Bakes offers a hands-on scone baking class in Manchester's iconic tent, ideal for visitors, families, and groups seeking a practical British baking session.

Highlights

  • Step into the UK's leading baking experience in a dedicated baking tent
  • Receive a welcome soft drink and learn about scone making techniques and history
  • Create your own scones, jam, and cream with expert guidance
  • Aprons, all ingredients, and a take-home box are provided
  • Relax with tea and taste your bakes in the adjacent cocktail bar

Description

Start your session with a welcome drink and an introduction to the art and history of scone making. Then get hands-on to bake classic British scones alongside homemade jam and cream. After baking, enjoy your creations with a cup of tea in a comfortable setting.

This immersive class suits all ages and skill levels, offering a unique group activity. All equipment and ingredients are supplied, and participants are guided step by step. Washing up is taken care of by the staff.

Includes

  • Welcome drink and historical overview of scone making
  • Hands-on creation of scones, jam, and cream
  • Tea served with your freshly baked goods
  • All ingredients, aprons, and take-home box provided
  • Digital Big Bakes mini recipe e-book for home use
  • One ticket per baker; pairs bake together at one station

Excludes

  • Additional food and drinks from the on-site bar are not included but available to purchase

Important Information

  • Tickets are per person; baking in pairs is required
  • Children 5 and under can join free when baking in a team of three with two full-price adult tickets
  • Wear comfortable clothing suitable for baking and tie back long hair
  • Chairs are available upon request; contact in advance if needed
  • Guests with pacemakers should avoid close contact with induction hobs and follow medical advice
  • No prior experience or equipment needed; bring enthusiasm only

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available if cancelled at least 24 hours before the session.

For best results, book in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Comfortable clothing and tied-back hair are recommended for the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a hands-on baking class held in a dedicated tent where you learn to make traditional British scones with expert guidance.
The baking session takes place in a large immersive baking tent set up in Manchester's event spaces; check the website for the exact location.
The experience is suitable for visitors, families, and groups of all ages interested in British baking.
You don't need to bring anything, as all ingredients, aprons, and a take-home box are provided.
The session usually lasts around 1 to 2 hours; check the official website for precise timing.
Yes, participants receive a welcome soft drink and can enjoy tea while tasting their freshly baked scones in the adjacent cocktail bar.
Private bookings for groups are available; contact the provider directly for availability and details.
You can book online through the official Big Bakes website or authorized travel platforms.
Yes, the class is designed for all skill levels, including beginners with no prior baking experience.
Classes run throughout the year; check the website for the current schedule and availability.

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