The Great British Bake Off returns to Welford Park

The Great British Bake Off is returning to our screens on Tuesday September 13 at its former filming location near Newbury.

Channel 4 announced today that the nation’s favourite white marquee will be pitched on the grounds of Welford Park for series 13.

The famous culinary competition moved to Down Hall in Hatfield Heath during the pandemic after five years at Welford Park- which is owned by Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire, James Puxley.

Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be back on the West Berkshire grounds, joined by hilarious hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas.

The four stars took to Twitter today to announce the return for anyone "in knead" of good news.

Amongst the 12 bakers are 29-year-old Abdul an electronics engineer from London, 59-year-old Carole a supermarket cashier from Dorset, Dawn a 60-year-old IT manager from Bedfordshire, James a 25-year-old nuclear scientist from Cumbria, Janusz a 34-year-old personal assistant to a head teacher in East Sussex, and Kevin a 33-year-old music teacher from Lanarkshire.

Joining them will be 18-year-old Maisam a student and sales assistant from Greater Manchester, Maxy a 29-year-old architectural assistant from London, Rebs a 23-year-old masters student from County Antrim, Sandro a 30-year-old nanny from London, Syabia a 30-year-old cardiovascular research associate from London and 45-year-old Will a former charity director from London.

Catch the first episode on Tuesday (September 13) at 8pm on Channel 4.