Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Malmesbury
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 22 miles from Malmesbury, about 40 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Malmesbury come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 22 miles from Malmesbury via the A429 and 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 Malmesbury
Malmesbury calls itself the oldest borough in England, and the abbey on the hilltop makes the case. The town has a strong independent food scene for its size.
Malmesbury guests often book the Masterclass as a gift for a keen home baker who has hit a wall with their starter.
At about 40 minutes each way, the full day Masterclass gives you the most for the drive. Lunch is included and you are home by early evening.
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 Malmesbury
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury | 22 miles | About 40 minutes | 9:10am | A429 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Malmesbury
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Malmesbury? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Malmesbury
Know a keen baker in Malmesbury? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Malmesbury?
22 miles, about 40 minutes by car via the A429 and A419. Leave Malmesbury by 9:10am 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 Malmesbury?
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 Malmesbury?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.