Just a short drive from Oakham, in the attractive village of Exton, you’ll find one of Rutland’s most loved food destinations — Hambleton Bakery Café. Known throughout the region for its exceptional bread and relaxed atmosphere, it has become a favourite stopping point for locals, walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring Rutland Water and the surrounding countryside.
The café sits alongside the original Hambleton Bakery, an artisan bakery founded with a clear philosophy: good bread should be made slowly, using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. Rather than relying on industrial processes, the bakery focuses on time-honoured techniques such as long fermentation and sourdough methods, allowing the natural flavour of the grain to develop fully.
