On 17 August 2010, the first episode of The Great British Bake Off was shown on BBC Two. It stayed on BBC Two for four years, grew in popularity and became the most popular programme on that channel.

Where do the bakers stay during Bake Off?

Filming for The Great British Bake Off now takes place at the location of Down Hall Hotel in Essex. It was previously filmed in the grounds of Welford Park hotel in Berkshire. Production took place in July and due to the coronavirus and the restrictions in place, the process was not as relaxed as normal.

Where do the bake off contestants stay?

Where did the GBBO contestants stay? The 2021 GBBO contestants stayed in the Down Hall Hotel where the tent was pitched. Partners and children were allowed to join the contestants in the hotel, with shooting taking place on a two days on two days off rotation.