Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Salisbury
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 55 miles from Salisbury, about 85 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Salisbury, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 55 miles from Salisbury via the A338 and 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 Salisbury
Salisbury has the tallest spire in England and one of the four surviving copies of Magna Carta in its cathedral.
We are honest about it: Salisbury is the furthest town we cover. People still come, usually for the Masterclass as a gift, and often stay the night in the Cotswolds.
We will be honest: 85 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 55 miles | About 85 minutes | 8:25am | A338 and A346 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Team days for Salisbury businesses
Close the school for your team. A private Express class for six starts from £540, a private Masterclass with lunch from £1,080. We invoice the company, and the drive from Salisbury is part of the day out.
A gift for someone in Salisbury
Know a keen baker in Salisbury? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Salisbury?
55 miles, about 85 minutes by car via the A338 and A346. Leave Salisbury by 8:25am 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 Salisbury?
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 Salisbury?
Our wholesale routes cover GL, OX and SN postcodes, so not yet. Buy our bread from one of our stockists.