Sourdough RevolutionSourdough baking classes near Tidworth
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 45 miles from Tidworth, about 70 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.
For Tidworth, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 45 miles from Tidworth 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 Tidworth
Tidworth is a garrison town on the edge of Salisbury Plain, home to a big service community and their families.
Units and messes book private classes as a change from the usual social. It is a drive, so a private group of six or more makes the most sense.
We will be honest: 70 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 Tidworth 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 Tidworth
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidworth | 45 miles | About 70 minutes | 8:40am | A338 and A346 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
A gift for someone in Tidworth
Know a keen baker in Tidworth? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Tidworth?
45 miles, about 70 minutes by car via the A338 and A346. Leave Tidworth by 8:40am 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 Tidworth?
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 Tidworth?
Our wholesale routes cover GL, OX and SN postcodes, so not yet. Buy our bread from one of our stockists.