The Great British Bake Off is back on Channel 4 tonight, much to the delight of fans around the country.

It brings a whole host of new baking talent to our screens as they enter the iconic tent to fight it out for the top spot.

Having first aired in 2010, the show has gone from strength to strength and moved from BBC to Channel 4 in 2017. 

Upon moving, Mary Berry was replaced by Prue Leith, who acts as judge alongside Paul Hollywood. 

Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas front the show, providing contestants with a shoulder to cry on or a much needed laugh when it all gets too much in the tent. 

As the show returns to our screens, here's what you need to know about the GBBO tent's location and where it was situated before...

Where is the GBBO tent located?

From 2014, the Great British Bake Off tent was pitched in the grounds of quaint country house Welford Park, located in Newbury, Berkshire. 

However, 2020 saw the tent move to a completely new location due to Covid restrictions, taking the show to Herefordshire, in the grounds of Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate. 

The two locations are on opposite sides of London and according to Google maps are around two hours apart by car. 

2021 will follow 2020's lead, with the cast once again flocking to the Down Hall Hotel to create their masterpieces. 

When did filming for GBBO 2021 take place?

Filming for this year's GBBO took place in July 2021. 

The cast and crew were required to isolate before filming commenced due to Covid concerns, taking tests before entering the accommodation. 

During the seven weeks of filming they formed their own social bubble to prevent Covid disruptions.

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.