Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Pewsey
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 33 miles from Pewsey, about 55 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Pewsey, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 33 miles from Pewsey via the A346 and A345. 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 Pewsey
Pewsey sits in its vale between the downs, with the Kennet and Avon canal to the north and a white horse cut into the hill above.
Vale of Pewsey bakers often have good flour on their doorstep already. The class is about getting the most from it.
We will be honest: 55 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 Pewsey 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 Pewsey
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewsey | 33 miles | About 55 minutes | 8:55am | A346 and A345 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Pewsey
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Pewsey? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Pewsey
Know a keen baker in Pewsey? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Pewsey?
33 miles, about 55 minutes by car via the A346 and A345. Leave Pewsey by 8:55am 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 Pewsey?
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 Pewsey?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.