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Martin Baxter Bakery in Birtley town centre

Hours not listed Hygiene 5 – Very good DH3 2QH
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Martin Baxter – bakery in Birtley town centre
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Thu 21:17
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About Martin Baxter

Located in Birtley town centre, Martin Baxter is a bakery trading from 39 Durham Road, DH3 2QH. It is a classic British high-street baker: think sausage rolls, pasties, iced buns and fresh bloomers.

Martin Baxter has not published regular opening hours in the sources we use, so it is worth calling ahead or checking social media before a special trip. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 5/5, awarded on 12 March 2025 by Gateshead.

2 other bakeries sit within about ten minutes' walk, which makes Birtley Centre a good area to compare loaves and cakes.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

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Savouries & Pasties

  • Steak bake£2.55Tender chunks of beef in rich peppery gravy, encased in layers of crisp puff pastry.
  • Pork pie£3.65Hand-raised hot-water crust filled with coarsely seasoned pork and savoury jelly.
  • Cheese and onion pastyV£3.20Mature Cheddar, sweet onion and potato in a peppery shortcrust parcel.

Breads & Rolls

  • Granary loafVVG£2.95Malted brown loaf with chewy wheat flakes and a gently nutty flavour.
  • Seeded batch loafVVG£2.45Soft batch-baked loaf studded with sunflower, linseed and pumpkin seeds.
  • Farmhouse whiteVVG£2.50Deep, floured white loaf with a soft crumb that makes excellent toast.

Sandwiches & Filled Rolls

  • Coronation chicken sandwich£3.55Chicken in a mild, fruity curried mayonnaise on soft white bread.
  • Ham salad roll£3.30Thick-cut ham with lettuce, tomato and cucumber in a soft white roll.
  • Hot bacon roll£3.00Grilled back bacon in a soft floured bap, served warm with your choice of sauce.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected12 March 2025
Local authorityGateshead
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementGood

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

There is no railway station within 3 km, so driving, cycling or a local bus is the easiest way to get here.

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Questions about Martin Baxter

Where is Martin Baxter?

Martin Baxter is at 39 Durham Road, Birtley town centre DH3 2QH. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What food hygiene rating does Martin Baxter have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 12 March 2025 by Gateshead. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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