Sourdough baking classes near Warminster
Our bakery school in Lechlade is 50 miles from Warminster, about 80 minutes by car. Eight people per class, taught by Max Abbott.

For Warminster, the Masterclass makes the trip worth it. The school is at The Malthouse, Market Square, Lechlade GL7 3AE, 50 miles from Warminster via the A350 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 Warminster
Warminster sits on the western edge of Salisbury Plain, with Cley Hill and the Longleat estate on its doorstep.
Eighty minutes is a big ask for a three hour class. If you are coming from Warminster, book the Masterclass and stay for lunch.
We will be honest: 80 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 Warminster 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 Warminster
| From | Distance | Drive time | Leave by for a 10am start | Main road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster | 50 miles | About 80 minutes | 8:30am | A350 and A419 |
Drive times are typical weekday mornings. Parking is in and around Lechlade market square.
A gift for someone in Warminster
Know a keen baker in Warminster? Gift vouchers for every class arrive by email and last 12 months.
Questions people ask
How far is Lechlade from Warminster?
50 miles, about 80 minutes by car via the A350 and A419. Leave Warminster by 8:30am 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 Warminster?
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 Warminster?
Our wholesale routes cover GL, OX and SN postcodes, so not yet. Buy our bread from one of our stockists.