Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Charlbury
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 22 miles from Charlbury, about 40 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Charlbury come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 22 miles from Charlbury via the A40 and A361. 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 Charlbury
Charlbury looks down the Evenlode valley to Wychwood Forest, and has its own station on the Cotswold line. The Lamb Inn at Shipton under Wychwood serves our bread.
Charlbury guests are often keen home bakers already. The Masterclass is where they fix the bit that keeps going wrong.
At about 40 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 Charlbury
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlbury | 22 miles | About 40 minutes | 9:10am | A40 and A361 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Charlbury
- The Lamb Inn, Shipton under Wychwood (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Charlbury
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Charlbury? We deliver every morning across OX postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Charlbury
Know a keen baker in Charlbury? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Charlbury?
22 miles, about 40 minutes by car via the A40 and A361. Leave Charlbury by 9:10am 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 Charlbury?
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 Charlbury?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across OX postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.