Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Cirencester
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 13 miles from Cirencester, about 22 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Cirencester start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 13 miles from Cirencester via the A417. 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 Cirencester
Cirencester was Roman Corinium and is still the capital of the Cotswolds. Corn Hall Deli, Jesse Smith and Téatro all carry our bread.
Cirencester is our biggest town for guests. Twenty two minutes away, with offices and the agricultural university bringing in team and student groups.
At 22 minutes away, the Express class suits Cirencester best. Leave home just after 9:28am, 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 Cirencester
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester | 13 miles | About 22 minutes | 9:28am | A417 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Team days for Cirencester businesses
Close the school for your team. A private Express class for six starts from £540, a private Masterclass with lunch from £1,080. We invoice the company, and the drive from Cirencester is part of the day out.
Where to find our bread near Cirencester
- Corn Hall Deli
- Jesse Smith Farm Shop
- Téatro (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Cirencester
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Cirencester? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Cirencester
Know a keen baker in Cirencester? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Cirencester?
13 miles, about 22 minutes by car via the A417. Leave Cirencester by 9:28am 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 Cirencester?
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 Cirencester?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.