Forget the supermarket scramble. Whether you are looking for a showstopping Easter Sunday leg of lamb, handmade Yorkshire chocolates, or a hot cross bun that hasn’t sat in a plastic bag for a week, our district is packed with specialists.
We’ve rounded up the best independent shops across Wakefield and the Five Towns to help you pull off the perfect Easter season.
Boulbys Bakery, Horbury
A local staple for over 30 years, Boulbys is the gold standard for traditional baking in the district. If you are planning a proper Easter breakfast, this is the place to head for freshly baked bread and fancy confectionery. Their coffee shop is also a perfect retreat for a cream tea once the shopping is done.
Chox Chocolates, Wakefield
Founded by Helen Bramley, who originally helped start Blacker Hall Farm, Chox is where you go when a standard grocery store egg won’t cut it. These are luxury, handmade Yorkshire chocolates crafted with skills honed under a Master Chocolatier. Their shop at Blacker Hall Farm is open daily for those last minute, indulgences.
Blacker Hall Farm, Branch Rd, WF4 3DN
Betsy’s Cake and Coffee, Crofton
For something a bit more modern, Betsy’s offers a fresh alternative to mass-produced treats. Their pick-and-mix cake boxes are beautifully presented and perfect for gifting. Keep an eye on their counter for seasonal specials like Mini Egg cookie cups and fresh hot cross buns.
1 Ashdene Approach, Crofton WF4 1NA
Bakes by Vanilla Bean, Wakefield
What started as a childhood passion is now a standout Wakefield success story. Opened in the heart of the city in 2022, this family run bakery is a must visit for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. Their brownies, blondies, and cookies are baked using the finest ingredients, and for the Easter season, their curated cake boxes are the perfect alternative to a traditional egg. It is a great spot to grab a box of freshly baked goodness for the season.
Wood Street, Wakefield, WF1 2ED
Farmer Copleys, Pontefract
More of a destination than a simple shop, Farmer Copleys is a full experience. Their award-winning farm shop is the place to build a bespoke Easter hamper filled with produce grown right in their own fields. It’s the ultimate spot for those who want to eat with the seasons and support local farmers.
Ravensknowle Farm, Pontefract Road, WF7 5AF
Allums Butchers, Wakefield
Famous for their pork pie, so good its won awards, Allums has been a family butchers since 1945. Now in its third generation, this is the place to source your Easter Sunday centrepiece. They are a true on premises butchers, they don’t buy in cut meat or baked pastries to resell, everything is done onsite. From traditional lamb and beef to more specialised game, everything is hand prepared on site by butchers who genuinely know their craft.
37 Brook Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QW
R.H. Binks & Sons, Horbury
Binks has been serving the district since 1920, and are also true craftsmen. With a range of things to tickle your pickle, from ready to cook meals to hand made sausages. Their beef is matured for 28 days for maximum flavour, making it a reliable favourite for a fancy Easter dinner without the effort. If you’re short on time, their prepared items like the lamb pinwheels are a lifesaver.
Rhubarb Triangle Farm Shop, Carlton
Steeped in local history as the buildings were once used to force some of the first Yorkshire rhubarb, this farm shop is a great “big shop” alternative. You can grab your meat, free range eggs from their own hens, and even Boulby’s bread all in one go. It’s a true taste of the district’s farming heritage.
