Roberts Bakery

There aren't many places in the UK where you can sit in your car at a set of traffic lights while watching and smelling freshly baked bread as it 'hypnotically' rotates in two massive cooling towers. Luckily for those of us in Cheshire, there is such a place - and it has recently received high praise from a well-known TV star.

The iconic Roberts Bakery factory in Northwich has been a landmark since its two cooling towers were constructed back in 2000. The impressive building on Gadbrook Park, next to the A556, has become a familiar sight to commuters and residents alike.

The main feature of the building is it's two, huge glass walls showcasing the cooling towers. People waiting at the traffic-light controlled crossroads are able to watch the freshly-baked loaves rotate while enjoying the delicious smell.

And 22 years into its life, the feature has been lauded on social media by former Pointless presenter and best-selling author Richard Osman.

Read more at: Cheshire Live

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