The 15 Best Workshops in England

Surf Lesson - What happens before you paddle: tuition, safety, and a smart warm-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Learn to surf in Newquay with a beginner-friendly 2 hour lesson at Fistral Beach, including gear, hot showers, and patient coaching.

“Kyle was a great teacher, relaxed, loves surfing and made me feel at ease. Fistral beach was the ideal location with perfect waves. The surf school is a few steps away, with facilities to put on the wetsuit, showers, lockers, etc. The style of teaching is understandable and broken down into 2 sets of learnings. I ended up standing up on the board and I'm in my late 40s :) Nervous at the start, but finished with a constant big smile on my face throughout the session. Thank you Kyle.”

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

2.Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Beginner surf lesson in Newquay with small groups, warm wetsuits, foam boards, and step-by-step coaching on Great Western or Fistral Beach.

“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!”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Cornwall Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

3.Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Sea kayak lesson and guided tour from Newquay, Cornwall. Sit-on-top kayaks, caves, wildlife, small groups, safety coaching.

“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”

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Dessert Tours, Drinking Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops, York & Yorkshire Tours

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

4.Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Learn to temper and design a York Cocoa Works chocolate bar in a hands-on 1.5 hour workshop, with tasting and take-home treat.

“What a fun way to make memories and something yummy in York! Class was informational and fun, and now learned a new use for a blow dryer.”

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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

5.Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Make your own silver ring in Canterbury with a patient silversmith, step-by-step forging and soldering, plus coffee and tea.

“Brilliant! Annie was a delight and the ring making was really good fun. Plus I came away with something beautiful I am proud to say I made.”

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Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

6.Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Two-hour surf taster in Bude, Cornwall with small groups, thick wetsuits, and expert coaching at Widemouth Bay swells.

“Our boys and thier cousins had 3 fantastic surf lessons with Sally at Freewave. Due to flat waves they also did a costeering experience with Glyn, which was thrilling and they even saw a seal. The communication with the academy was clear and timely, giving us options as the weather changed. The boys improved quickly and really enjoyed the experience. I would highly recommend - lovely instructors and great fun!”

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3-Hour Experiences, Cooking Classes, London Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

3 Hour Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class for 2-6 people in London

7.3 Hour Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class for 2-6 people in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Private Chinese dumpling cooking class in London: make wrappers and 3 fillings from scratch in 3 hours, with tea and take-home recipe.

“Rolling dumplings and talking to a tutor. Some info I found very helpful. Class was a lot of fun and also yummy!”

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Life Drawing Classes

8.Life Drawing Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Bristol life drawing with a professional tutor, materials included, and a nude model, held in a private venue with bar service.

“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.”

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Afternoon Tea Experiences, Cooking Classes, Stratford upon Avon Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon

9.Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Hands-on Stratford afternoon tea baking class: make jam, clotted cream, scones and cakes, then enjoy tea and bubbly with take-home goodies.

“The instructor was very knowledgeable. The end results of our class were beautiful and delicious. The experience was even better than I had expected.”

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Brighton Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Outdoor Yoga Class at Brighton’s Sea front

10.Outdoor Yoga Class at Brighton’s Sea front

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $10Best value

Join a beginner-friendly outdoor yoga class in Brighton, with ocean views, a 12-person max group, and easy meeting points marked by an orange flag.

“What a fantastic instructor. A fabulous class on the beach. Magical. Easy to find and welcoming as I was visiting for a conference”

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Bristol Tours, Cocktail Making Experiences, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

11.Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

A private 2-hour Bristol cocktail-making class where you learn mixing and shaking and make 3 cocktails each for about $61 per person.

“Great fun and worth while experience, would highly recommend for a fun afternoon, Staff was very friendly and good fun !”

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Helicopter Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

12.40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $836

A one-on-one helicopter trial lesson at EBG Helicopters in Surrey, with expert coaching, real stick time, and clear flight basics.

“The team at EBG helicopters were really helpful throughout the process - from booking and initial questions through to the on-the-day instruction. James on the operations team helped loads throughout the booking and arrivals processes.”

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London Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private DJ Class

13.Private DJ Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137

Private 2-hour DJ class on Pioneer decks in London. Learn beatmatching, blending, EQ, filters, and harmonic mixing with 1-on-1 help.

“A fantastic experience to learn more about the Dj scene and get nitty/gritty with some equipment. I was made to feel very comfortable with the high-end software and technology you're exposed to on this 1:1 course. Highly recommend!!”

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Kew Biscuit Decorating Class for Adults

14.Kew Biscuit Decorating Class for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Adult Royal icing biscuit decorating class in Kew, London. Learn outlines, hearts, flowers, and flood icing with take-home instructions.

“It was a funny activity. Erika taught really well how to use the materials and how to increase our skills. She is patient and a real cheerleader! You leave from this activity with new knowledge and mostly with delicious and fancy biscuits. Honestly, you should try it.☀️ Thank you so much Erika for this cosy and enjoyable moment, take care of you!💐”

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London Street Photo workshop

15.London Street Photo workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

A 3-hour small-group London street photo workshop with Ed Fil, from London Bridge to Tate Modern, with practical tips and a free 16-GB SD card.

“I have done many street photography workshops in many different cities. Ed’s was definitely one of the best. He knows london very well and his photography perspective is quite different and fantastic. He explains everything calmly, also shows photos on his ipaid that he has clicked. Took me to places I wouldn’t go otherwise. I got some amazing photos and I leaned a lot. We kept shooting and walking and did not waste anytime so we made the most out of the time we had.”

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