THE search is on for Middlesbrough's best bakers to create cake sculptures of the town’s landmarks.

The best designs will be placed on a giant edible map as part of the town’s first ever Cake Fest.

The baking festival is the latest event celebrating the re-opening of Middlesbrough Town Hall after its £7.7m Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund-supported makeover.

Cake Fest will bring up to 100 cake-based landmarks from around the region to Centre Square, on Sunday, July 1.

Simon Preston, presenter of BBC Kitchen Café and creator of Cake Fest, said: "Cake Fest is all about the joy of baking and celebrating this amazing town.

“Whether you’re a seasoned cake-maker or you’ve never picked up a wooden spoon in your life, we’re looking for people with a sense of adventure to help us create a giant edible map of Middlesbrough.

“You can bake on your own, with friends, colleagues or even as a company.

“Everyone is welcome to take part and I’ll advise and guide our community of bakers throughout the entire process.”

Cake Fest is open to everyone and free to enter. See www.cakefestmiddlesbrough.co.uk for information and to reserve a landmark.

Rob Guest, business development manager of the town hall, said: “There are over 50 landmarks already available on the website, from Acklam Hall to Waterloo Road Mosque and everything in between.

“If your favourite Middlesbrough landmark isn’t on the list, let us know.”