Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Highworth
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 6 miles from Highworth, about 12 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Highworth start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 6 miles from Highworth 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 Highworth
Highworth sits on its hill above Swindon and is the closest Wiltshire town to the bakery. From the top of the town you can almost see Lechlade.
It is close enough to do the Express class in the morning and be home for lunch with a warm loaf on the passenger seat.
At 12 minutes away, the Express class suits Highworth best. Leave home just after 9:38am, 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 Highworth
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth | 6 miles | About 12 minutes | 9:38am | A361 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Highworth
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Highworth? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Highworth
Know a keen baker in Highworth? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Highworth?
6 miles, about 12 minutes by car via the A361. Leave Highworth by 9:38am 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 Highworth?
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 Highworth?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.