Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Cricklade
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 10 miles from Cricklade, about 20 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Cricklade start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 10 miles from Cricklade via the A419. 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 Cricklade
Cricklade is the first town on the Thames, and the same river runs past our bakery a few miles downstream. North Meadow fills with snake's head fritillaries every spring.
Plenty of Cricklade already knows our bread from The Cricklade Club, so a class is the next step: learning to make it at home.
At 20 minutes away, the Express class suits Cricklade best. Leave home just after 9:30am, 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 Cricklade
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade | 10 miles | About 20 minutes | 9:30am | A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Cricklade
- The Cricklade Club (bread on the shelf and on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Cricklade
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Cricklade? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Cricklade
Know a keen baker in Cricklade? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Cricklade?
10 miles, about 20 minutes by car via the A419. Leave Cricklade by 9:30am 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 Cricklade?
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 Cricklade?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.