The 9 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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Cornwall Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

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 $34Best value

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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Canterbury Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

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

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

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

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

7.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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Helicopter Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

40 minute Helicopter Explorer Trial Lesson

8.40 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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