Mary Berry spotted in public after 'joy' at retirement home

Dame Mary Berry at Wimbledon 2026. <i>(Image: John Walton / PA)</i>
Dame Mary Berry at Wimbledon 2026. (Image: John Walton / PA)
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Dame Mary Berry has been spotted in public after finding "joy" at an Oxfordshire retirement home.

The TV legend was a judge on the Great British Bake Off during the BBC years between 2010 and 2016, before it left for Channel 4.

She has lived in Henley, in the south of Oxfordshire, with her husband Paul Hunnings, since 2019, having previously lived in London.

Now, Dame Mary has been spotted out in public at Wimbledon alongside football legend Sir David Beckham and ex-Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly.

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The 91-year-old wore a light pink dress and white necklace and was spotted chatting with fellow celebrities, including Sir Mark Rylance and BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood.

This comes after Dame Mary was on hand to help open Audley Shiplake Meadows on Reading Road in Henley.

The retirement village is home to 65 senior living apartments, duplex penthouses and cottages for people over the age of 65 years old.

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At the retirement home unveiling, Dame Mary said: "It was such a joy to be part of Audley Shiplake Meadows' official opening event.

"Having called this area home for the past seven years, I know the new homeowners will be very happy here."

Dame Mary was also recently awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television.

“What an honour for a cook to receive the BAFTA Fellowship,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it – for just doing what I love.”

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