England · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Learn to surf in Newquay with a 2-hour beginner lesson at Quiksilver Surf School, gear included, small groups, plus showers.
“Our 15-year-old had an amazing time learning to surf with Quiksilver Surf School. We booked a block of 5 lessons and couldn’t be more impressed with the whole experience.”
Learn to surf in Newquay with a small-group, beginner taster lesson. Toasty wetsuits, foam boards, and step-by-step coaching in about 2 hours.
“The instructors were super friendly/ patient and nice! Although for a beginner class I think it's important to take less students in a group so that the instructor can focus more with each person since it's a completely new activity for some of us. Other than that I recommend the surfing class and I would definitely do it again!”
2-hour beginner sea kayak tour in Newquay with expert coaching, sit-on-top kayaks, and Smugglers Caves coastline views.
“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”
A tailored 2-hour private surfing lesson at Fistral Beach Surf School in Newquay, with boards, wetsuits, and showers included.
“Brilliant week of surfing lessons. Super instructors, great atmosphere and progress in surfing really clear. Thank you so much!”
York Cocoa Works chocolate bar workshop: learn tempering, design a single-origin bar, taste it, and take your wrapped bar home.
“It was amazing, the staff member leading the class was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable, he was very nice to everyone They had vegan options such as the dark chocolate is vegan and so are half of the toppings and flavours”
Make a silver ring in Canterbury with patient step-by-step instruction, coffee included, and silver materials paid at the end.
“We absolutely loved this workshop. Annie is fantastic. She gave really easy instructions to follow and had such a kind, gently manner; an absolute please to work with. We made our wedding rings during our time with Annie, a memory neither of us will ever forget 😍 if we lived closer, I'd probably end up with an entirely new jewellery collection! The workshop was relaxed and informative and we'd do it again in a heartbeat ♥️”
Try surfing in Bude with Freewave: a 2-hour taster lesson at Widemouth Bay with small-group coaching and wetsuit included.
“All my 11 year son wanted to do on our holiday was to have a surfing lesson so we booked a session online with freewave surf academy not really knowing want to expect. The instructor Ruben quickly put us at ease. After some instruction on the beach, they headed out, Ruben helped him choose the best waves and he was super pleased to manage to stand a couple of times. It was clear that Ruben was aware of the changing weather/wave conditions and safety was a priority. My son had a fabulous time - and came out if the sea with a huge grin - job well done! He hasn't…”
3-hour London street art tour plus a hands-on spray painting workshop at Alternative London, learning stencils and technique in East London.
“Unbelievable afternoon exploring London’s best graffiti spots. Gary’s knowledge of the artists, art work, and styles was endless! Such an incredible insight to the history and culture behind the art. I took my 10 year old, and he loved every minute! Finished off with a hands on graffiti workshop. My son was able to learn the different techniques, styles, and spray some walls. He loves his graffiti, so this was such a special ending to an amazing day! If you’re visiting London, this tour is a MUST! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Newquay 2-hour bodyboarding taster with foam boards and expert coaching. Catch white-water fast and progress to green waves.
“Went for a lesson with my nine year old son. Cannot recommend highly enough. We’ve had surf lessons before but this was different level of fun, expertise and individual detailed coaching. My (at the start very poor) bodyboarding was transformed by the brilliant Salvador. As was my son’s - and Salvador pitched the teaching at both of us differently to really help us both get better. I went from catching maybe one in ten waves to basically catching most viable waves going. (And I’m an… erm… big boned… man in his 50s!) Transformational. And just a lot of fun - really relaxed and fun atmosphere. Thank you Salvador! And also…”
Street art walking tour in Shoreditch plus a hands-on spray painting workshop. 4 hours, small groups, English guide.
“The walking tour and workshop were fun and interesting. Excellent activity for teenagers. It rained a bit but who cares ?!”
Private Chinese dumpling class in London. Make dough, fold three fillings, learn cooking tips, enjoy tea, and take leftovers home.
“Very personal experience with Pan in her home - we were made to feel very welcome! Husband and I celebrated our "China" wedding anniversary making and eating yummy chinese dumplings. Hubby likes to cook but still learnt a lot. Thank you Pan!”
Bristol 1.5-hour life drawing with a professional tutor and nude model in a private venue with bar service, all materials included.
“Both myself and all of the people within our hen do group, would highly recommend Bristol Stag and Hen, from when originally booking the activities all the way up to the week before we were due to do the activities, Carrie and Georgia were really helpful and their customer service skills are amazing.”
Private surf lesson for up to four in Newquay. Hot showers, gear included, and calm coaching with no crowd pressure.
“We had a family surfing lesson with Mike. It was absolutely brilliant. 2 of us had never surfed before and my son had only done one lesson before.”
Private 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Newquay with one coach, beach coaching, gear included, and waves on Towan and Newquay beaches.
“It was absolutely great, brilliant, very informative. Learnt so much in 2 hours. The instructor was with me every step of the way. Very patient. Cannot thank him enough for helping me on the start of my surfing journey. Will definitely recommend this surfing school to everyone 👌”
Stratford-upon-Avon hands-on afternoon tea baking class, make jam and clotted cream, bake scones and cakes, then enjoy tea with bubbly.
“Such a fabulous and delicious way to spend a couple hours in Stratford upon Avon. Would definitely recommend!”
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