Bakery · Plot #8

Tilleys Bakery

Tilleys Bakery has a long history at 6 The Marsh in Hythe. Alan Richards, an ex-Wilkins baker, took over the lease for the Hythe branch and opened Tilleys in 1988. The name came from his wife Heather’s nickname, Tilley. After nearly 30 years, Alan decided to retire, and Joanne and Wayne FitzGerald bought the business. Following a brief closure for refurbishment, Tilleys reopened with a fresh look in May 2017. The bakery makes bread and rolls daily, with the baker starting at 4am. Its range also includes cakes, buns, pastries, pies, pasties, savouries and sandwiches, alongside celebration cakes made and decorated to order. The website says its bread is made without additives or preservatives and that the team will discuss special dietary requirements with customers. Tilleys continues to serve from its Hythe shop, where customers can find freshly baked goods and lunch options.

6 The Marsh, Hythe, Southampton SO45 6AN