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Hamblin Bread Artisan bakery in Iffley Fields, Oxford

Closed · opens tomorrow 8am Hygiene 5 – Very good OX4 1SJ
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Hamblin Bread – artisan bakery in Iffley Fields, Oxford
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Opening hours

Tue 14:11
Closed · opens tomorrow 8am
MondayClosed
Tuesday TodayClosed
Wednesday8am – 2pm
Thursday8am – 2pm
Friday8am – 2pm
Saturday8am – 2pm
Sunday8am – 2pm

Open 5 days · about 30 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About Hamblin Bread

Hamblin Bread is an artisan bakery in Iffley Fields, Oxford, found at 247 Iffley Road, OX4 1SJ. If you are after a proper sourdough loaf, this is one to try.

You will find it trading 5 days a week, adding up to roughly 30 opening hours. Mornings start at 8am on its earliest day. It also opens on Sundays, which is not a given for UK bakeries. At its most recent food hygiene inspection on 12 March 2026, Oxford City gave the business a rating of 5 out of 5 – a maximum score.

The closest station, Oxford station, is 1.7 mi away, so most visitors arrive by car, bus or bike. It is not the only option nearby: there are 3 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done. From central Oxford it is roughly 1.2 mi away.

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

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for an artisan bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Sourdough & Loaves

  • Spelt sourdoughVVG£6.00Ancient-grain spelt loaf with a gentle tang and slightly sweet, earthy notes.
  • Porridge sourdoughVVG£7.20Sourdough enriched with cooked oats for a custardy, moist crumb that keeps well.
  • BaguetteVVG£2.85Thin, crackly-crusted baguette made with a slow overnight ferment.

Viennoiserie

  • Cardamom bunV£3.75Knotted brioche-style bun laced with freshly ground cardamom and pearl sugar.
  • Morning bunV£3.70Croissant dough rolled with orange zest and cinnamon sugar, baked in a muffin tin.
  • Pain au chocolatV£3.20Buttery croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate.

Seasonal Bakes

  • Strawberry and elderflower tartV£4.30Summer strawberries over elderflower cream in a sweet shortcrust case.
  • Hot cross bunV£2.65Spiced fruit bun with candied peel and a piped cross, available around Easter.
  • Pumpkin spice morning bunV£3.85Autumn bun with roasted pumpkin, warming spices and maple glaze.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

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

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected12 March 2026
Local authorityOxford City
Food handlingVery good
Cleanliness & premisesVery good
Food safety managementVery good

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

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Getting there

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Oxford Rail1.7 mi42 min

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Questions about Hamblin Bread

What are Hamblin Bread's opening hours?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 8am – 2pm; Thursday: 8am – 2pm; Friday: 8am – 2pm; Saturday: 8am – 2pm; Sunday: 8am – 2pm. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is Hamblin Bread open on Sundays?

Yes – on Sundays it opens 8am – 2pm.

What time does Hamblin Bread open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 8am. On Monday it is closed.

Where is Hamblin Bread?

Hamblin Bread is at 247 Iffley Road, Iffley Fields, Oxford OX4 1SJ. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to Hamblin Bread?

Oxford is the closest, about 1.7 mi away – roughly a 42-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does Hamblin Bread have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 12 March 2026 by Oxford City. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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