Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Purton
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 15 miles from Purton, about 30 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Purton come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 15 miles from Purton via the 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 Purton
Purton is one of the few villages in England whose church has both a tower and a spire. It sits on the quiet side of Swindon, looking north to the Cotswolds.
Purton bakers tend to come as pairs or small groups of friends and make a day of it, with a walk along the Thames after class.
At about 30 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 Purton
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purton | 15 miles | About 30 minutes | 9:20am | A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Purton
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Purton? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Purton
Know a keen baker in Purton? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Purton?
15 miles, about 30 minutes by car via the A419. Leave Purton by 9:20am 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 Purton?
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 Purton?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.