Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Melksham
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 38 miles from Melksham, about 65 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Melksham, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 38 miles from Melksham via the A350 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 Melksham
Melksham sits on the Avon in the middle of west Wiltshire, with the canal restoration bringing boats back towards town.
An hour each way is a real commitment, so we would steer Melksham guests to the Masterclass. A full day of baking makes the drive worthwhile.
We will be honest: 65 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 Melksham 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 Melksham
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham | 38 miles | About 65 minutes | 8:45am | A350 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Melksham
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Melksham? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Melksham
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Melksham?
38 miles, about 65 minutes by car via the A350 and A419. Leave Melksham by 8:45am 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 Melksham?
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 Melksham?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.