Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Devizes
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 35 miles from Devizes, about 60 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Devizes, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 35 miles from Devizes via the 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 Devizes
Devizes has a market square almost as old as ours and a flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill on the edge of town.
The A361 runs straight from Devizes to Lechlade, about an hour door to door. Most people come for the full Masterclass.
We will be honest: 60 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 Devizes 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 Devizes
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devizes | 35 miles | About 60 minutes | 8:50am | A361 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Devizes
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Devizes? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Devizes
Know a keen baker in Devizes? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Devizes?
35 miles, about 60 minutes by car via the A361. Leave Devizes by 8:50am 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 Devizes?
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 Devizes?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.