Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Bourton on the Water
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 21 miles from Bourton on the Water, about 35 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Bourton on the Water come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 21 miles from Bourton on the Water via the A429. 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 Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the Water has its low bridges over the Windrush and a model village of itself. It is the busiest visitor village in the Cotswolds.
Locals here want a break from the crowds, and holiday guests want something hands on. A morning in our bakery does both.
At about 35 minutes each way, the full day Masterclass gives you the most for the drive. Lunch is included and you are home by early evening.
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 Bourton on the Water
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourton on the Water | 21 miles | About 35 minutes | 9:15am | A429 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Bourton on the Water
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Bourton on the Water? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Bourton on the Water
Know a keen baker in Bourton on the Water? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Bourton on the Water?
21 miles, about 35 minutes by car via the A429. Leave Bourton on the Water by 9:15am 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 Bourton on the Water?
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 Bourton on the Water?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.