Business Spotlight

Nash's Bakery: A Bicester Family Business Since 1929

Freshly baked sourdough bread and traditional pastries on display at a local family bakery in Bicester

Some businesses are so woven into the fabric of a town that it’s hard to imagine the place without them. Nash’s Bakery is one of those businesses for Bicester.

Founded in 1929, Nash’s has been serving the people of Bicester for nearly a century. What started as a single bakery has grown into a local institution with its head office at 63 Priory Road and additional shops including a presence on Sheep Street — right in the heart of the town centre.

A Family Tradition

Nash’s is a family-run operation, and that shows in everything from the quality of their baking to the warmth of the service. In an era of chain bakeries and supermarket bread aisles, Nash’s represents something increasingly rare: a genuinely local business that has adapted and endured across generations.

What They’re Known For

Ask any long-term Bicester resident about Nash’s and you’ll hear about their bread — proper bakery bread made fresh. But the range extends well beyond loaves:

  • Traditional cakes and pastries
  • Savoury pies and rolls
  • Seasonal specials
  • Wedding and celebration cakes

Why It Matters

Nash’s Bakery isn’t just a shop; it’s a reminder that Bicester’s identity extends far beyond the designer outlet that often dominates the town’s national profile. The independent businesses along Priory Road, Sheep Street, and the surrounding streets are what give Bicester its character.

Supporting local businesses like Nash’s keeps money circulating in the local economy and preserves the high-street culture that makes a market town feel like a community rather than a commuter stop.

For opening hours, contact details, and locations, see the official Nash’s Bakery directory listing (63 Priory Road, Bicester, OX26 6BL. Phone: 01869 245151).

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