Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Bibury
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 10 miles from Bibury, about 16 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Bibury start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 10 miles from Bibury via the B4425. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday: Express Sourdough or Pizza from 10am to 1pm for £95, the Masterclass from 10am to 4pm for £190 with lunch.
Coming from Bibury
Bibury has Arlington Row, the weavers' cottages on half the postcards in the Cotswolds, and a trout farm on the Coln.
Bibury sees a lot of visitors. A morning class in Lechlade is sixteen minutes away and something most day trippers never think of.
At 16 minutes away, the Express class suits Bibury best. Leave home just after 9:34am, bake all morning and be back for lunch with a warm loaf.
Classes and prices
| Class | Hours | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough Masterclass | 10am to 4pm, lunch included | £190 | The whole process from starter to bake. You go home with a live starter, written instructions and the loaf you shaped. |
| Express Sourdough | 10am to 1pm | £95 | A condensed morning of mixing, folding, shaping and baking. Home for lunch. |
| Sourdough Pizza | 10am to 1pm | £95 | Sourdough pizza from dough to oven. You take home dough that freezes well and the instructions. |
Getting here from Bibury
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibury | 10 miles | About 16 minutes | 9:34am | B4425 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Bibury
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Bibury? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Bibury
Know a keen baker in Bibury? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Bibury?
10 miles, about 16 minutes by car via the B4425. Leave Bibury by 9:34am for a 10am class.
Is there parking?
Yes, in and around Lechlade market square, a short walk from the school.
Can you run a class in Bibury?
Not at the moment. The ovens are the class, so everything runs in our school in Lechlade. Private groups can book the whole school.
Do you deliver bread to Bibury?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.