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National Bakewell Tart Day

Get ready to indulge in a delicious treat on National Bakewell Tart Day! This sweet and traditional dessert will have your taste buds singing.

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August 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEAugust 11

OBSERVED INUnited Kingdom

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYDesserts

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to indulge in a delicious treat on August 11 for National Bakewell Tart Day! This sweet and tangy dessert has been around since the 1800s, with its origins tracing back to the town of Bakewell in England. Legend has it that the tart was created by accident when a cook mixed up the ingredients for a jam tart. Fortunately, this mistake turned into a delectable creation loved by many. Whether you prefer your Bakewell tart with almonds or topped with icing, this holiday is the perfect excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth and celebrate this delightful pastry.

TIMELINE

National Bakewell Tart Day Timeline

Bakewell Pudding Invention

The Bakewell Pudding, which shares similarities with the Bakewell Tart, was first mentioned in a cookbook in the early 1820s. Its creation is credited to a cook in Bakewell, England.

Amendment to the Recipe

By the 1860s, a variant of the original Bakewell pudding recipe became popular, known as the Bakewell Tart, featuring a shortcrust pastry, jam, and an almond flavoured filling.

Commercialization of Bakewell Tart

British baking company Mr Kipling started mass-producing and selling the tart across the UK in the 1950s.

World Record Bakewell Tart

The largest ever Bakewell Tart was made by the town of Bakewell in June 2013. It measured 186 square feet and weighed approximately 550 pounds.

First National Bakewell Tart Day

In 2015, August 11 was declared National Bakewell Tart Day, bringing international awareness and recognition to this historical dessert.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Bakewell Tart Day

Bake your own Bakewell Tart

Get in the kitchen and whip up your own delicious Bakewell Tart! You can find plenty of recipes online or in cookbooks to help guide you.

TAKE

Take a trip to Bakewell, England

Visit the birthplace of the Bakewell Tart by taking a trip to the town of Bakewell in England. You can try out various versions of the tart from local bakeries and shops.

HAVE

Have a Bakewell Tart tasting party

Invite friends and family over for a Bakewell Tart tasting party! Have everyone bring a different version of the tart and see which one is the crowd favorite.

TRY

Try out Bakewell Tart-inspired recipes

Get creative and try incorporating the flavors of Bakewell Tart into other dishes, such as Bakewell Tart cupcakes or a Bakewell Tart trifle.

CREATE

Create a Bakewell Tart-themed playlist

Put together a playlist of songs that mention tarts or baking to set the mood for your Bakewell Tart celebrations.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Bakewell Tart Day

It's easy to make at home

While you can find Bakewell tart in many bakeries and cafes around the world, it's also relatively simple to make at home. With just a few key ingredients and some easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up your own delicious Bakewell tart in no time!

It's a unique and delicious dessert

Bakewell tart is a traditional English dessert with a flaky pastry base, a layer of jam and frangipane filling, topped with almonds. It's sweet, tangy, and oh so tasty - making it the perfect indulgence for any dessert lover!

It has a long and storied history

The origins of Bakewell tart can be traced back to the town of Bakewell in England. The recipe was created by accident in the 19th century when a chef misunderstood instructions for making a pudding. Since then, it has become a beloved dessert in the UK and beyond!