Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Marlborough
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 25 miles from Marlborough, about 45 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Marlborough come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 25 miles from Marlborough via the A346. 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 Marlborough
Marlborough has one of the widest high streets in England, and our bread is already on it. Bunce's and The Polly Tea Rooms both serve it.
If you have eaten our bread in Marlborough, the class shows you how it is made, start to finish, in the bakery where it happens.
At about 45 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 Marlborough
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 25 miles | About 45 minutes | 9:05am | A346 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Marlborough
- Bunce's Bakery (stockist, coming soon)
- Bunce's (on the menu)
- The Polly Tea Rooms (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Marlborough
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Marlborough? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Marlborough
Know a keen baker in Marlborough? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Marlborough?
25 miles, about 45 minutes by car via the A346. Leave Marlborough by 9:05am 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 Marlborough?
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 Marlborough?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.