Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Stow on the Wold
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 20 miles from Stow on the Wold, about 35 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Stow on the Wold come for the Masterclass. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 20 miles from Stow on the Wold via the A429. 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 Stow on the Wold
Stow sits at the top of the Fosse Way, with its square of antique shops. Cackleberry Farm, Fir Farms at Lower Swell and The Fox Inn at Broadwell all carry our bread.
Stow guests come for the Masterclass more than anything. The Fosse Way gets you to us in thirty five minutes.
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 Stow on the Wold
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow on the Wold | 20 miles | About 35 minutes | 9:15am | A429 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Where to find our bread near Stow on the Wold
- Cackleberry Farm Egg Shed
- Fir Farms vending machine, Lower Swell
- The Fox Inn, Broadwell (on the menu)
Wholesale bread in Stow on the Wold
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Stow on the Wold? We deliver every morning across GL postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Stow on the Wold
Know a keen baker in Stow on the Wold? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
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Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Stow on the Wold?
20 miles, about 35 minutes by car via the A429. Leave Stow on the Wold 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 Stow on the Wold?
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 Stow on the Wold?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across GL postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.