York Cake Sheds

York’s cake sheds are one of those quietly brilliant little discoveries that make a walk, drive, or weekend wander feel instantly more joyful.

Tucked away on driveways, village lanes, garden paths, and roadside corners, these honesty-box cake sheds offer homemade bakes, sweet treats, and the occasional surprise for anyone lucky enough to stumble across them.

I’ve started gathering a map of cake sheds in and around York so you can find your next brownie, flapjack, cupcake, or slice of something lovely without relying entirely on chance.

How to use this cake shed guide

📍 Find a cake shed near you

Use the map and listings to discover cake sheds in York and the surrounding villages. Perfect for planning a weekend wander, a drive out, or a very important cake-based detour.

🕒 Check opening times first

Many cake sheds are run from home and may only open on certain days, at weekends, or until they’ve sold out. Always check their latest updates before making a special trip.

📱 Follow for the latest bakes

Menus can change week by week, with brownies, blondies, cookies, cupcakes, traybakes, and seasonal specials appearing depending on what’s been baked.

Map to the cakes 🧁

You can find a map here, if you find one that is not listed please do let me know.

Note!!

I am slowly updating this page with all the details that I can find. But if you own one of these then please do contact me and let me know what’s missing.

Images are also just place holders until I can get out and take pictures of everyones lovely sheds! Or if you would like to submit one email me at: [email protected]