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Lee's Family Bakers

Neighbourhood bakery on Stanhope Road with a loyal local following. Freshly baked bread, sourdough, pastries, cakes, and savouries made on the premises every day.

350 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4RB Facebook

About Lee's Family Bakers

Lee's Family Bakers is a long-established traditional bakery on the corner of Stanhope Road and Olive Street in South Shields, opened by Ken Lee in February 1971 and now run by the fourth generation of the family. It is one of the last traditional bakers' shops left in the town, known for freshly made bread, cakes, pastries and sourdough at reasonable prices. In 2010 the bakery was placed third in the UK 'Confectioner of the Year' competition. Locals regularly praise its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

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