Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Chipping Campden
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 30 miles from Chipping Campden, about 50 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Chipping Campden come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 30 miles from Chipping Campden via the A429 and A44. 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 Chipping Campden
Chipping Campden is where the Cotswold Way begins, under the arches of the old Market Hall. The Bakers Arms at Broad Campden serves our bread.
From the north Cotswolds the drive is fifty minutes. Most people make it a full day with the Masterclass.
At about 50 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 Chipping Campden
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping Campden | 30 miles | About 50 minutes | 9:00am | A429 and A44 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Chipping Campden
- The Bakers Arms, Broad Campden (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Chipping Campden
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Chipping Campden? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Chipping Campden
Know a keen baker in Chipping Campden? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Chipping Campden?
30 miles, about 50 minutes by car via the A429 and A44. Leave Chipping Campden by 9:00am 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 Chipping Campden?
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 Chipping Campden?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.