Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Royal Wootton Bassett
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 19 miles from Royal Wootton Bassett, about 35 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Royal Wootton Bassett come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 19 miles from Royal Wootton Bassett via the A3102 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 Royal Wootton Bassett
The old town hall on its stone pillars still anchors the high street of Royal Wootton Bassett, the town that earned its royal title in 2011.
The drive is mostly dual carriageway, so the Masterclass works well: a full day, lunch included, back home by early evening.
At about 35 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 Royal Wootton Bassett
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Wootton Bassett | 19 miles | About 35 minutes | 9:15am | A3102 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Wholesale bread in Royal Wootton Bassett
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Royal Wootton Bassett? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Royal Wootton Bassett
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Royal Wootton Bassett?
19 miles, about 35 minutes by car via the A3102 and A419. Leave Royal Wootton Bassett by 9:15am 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 Royal Wootton Bassett?
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 Royal Wootton Bassett?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.