Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Swindon
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 13 miles from Swindon, about 25 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
Most people from Swindon start with Express Sourdough. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 13 miles from Swindon 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 Swindon
Swindon was built by the railway, and STEAM still tells that story. The business parks around the town make it our busiest source of team bookings.
For Swindon teams a private class is an easy away day: twenty five minutes out, a proper lunch, and everybody leaves with bread they made.
At 25 minutes away, the Express class suits Swindon best. Leave home just after 9:25am, bake all morning and be back for lunch with a warm loaf.
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 Swindon
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon | 13 miles | About 25 minutes | 9:25am | A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
Team days for Swindon 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 Swindon is part of the day out.
Wholesale bread in Swindon
Run a cafe, deli or restaurant in Swindon? We deliver every morning across SN postcodes, free from ten loaves. Wholesale details.
A gift for someone in Swindon
Know a keen baker in Swindon? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Classes near other Wiltshire towns
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Swindon?
13 miles, about 25 minutes by car via the A419. Leave Swindon by 9:25am 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 Swindon?
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 Swindon?
Yes for businesses: we deliver wholesale every morning across SN postcodes. For home, buy from one of our stockists.