Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Corsham
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 33 miles from Corsham, about 55 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Corsham, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 33 miles from Corsham via the A4 and A350. 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 Corsham
Peacocks wander the streets around Corsham Court, and the honey coloured high street has stood in for Cornwall on television more than once.
From Corsham it is under an hour, which is about as long as a sourdough loaf needs to rest before shaping.
We will be honest: 55 minutes is a drive. Classes run Tuesday to Thursday, so make a day of it with the Masterclass and a walk by the Thames. Private groups from Corsham can ask about other days.
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 Corsham
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corsham | 33 miles | About 55 minutes | 8:55am | A4 and A350 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Corsham
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Corsham? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Corsham
Know a keen baker in Corsham? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Corsham?
33 miles, about 55 minutes by car via the A4 and A350. Leave Corsham by 8:55am 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 Corsham?
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 Corsham?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.