Britain · WORKSHOPS
The good ones go weeks ahead of the day you want them. Below: 15 workshops & classes to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Make four traditional London scones, sip English tea, learn baking history, and take home treats plus a certificate in this one-hour workshop.
“Highly recommend this workshop! It was a great experience. Our host was helpful and engaging, and the scones were great.”
Make a 200g chocolate bar in York, learn cocoa basics, choose flavours and toppings, and take home your own delicious creation.
“Lovely activity with great explanation and good group . The experience was really enjoyable .”
Newquay surf lesson review with gear, small groups, Fistral Beach tuition, hot showers, pricing, practical tips, and booking advice.
“Great fun! Ewan was really friendly, helpful and patient. We had an amazing time. Reasonably priced for a decently long session.”
Explore Shoreditch street art with an expert guide, then learn spray-painting and take home your own London artwork.
“Laura was amazing and so knowledgeable about the art and neighborhood. Could tell she really knows and loves art, and I felt like I learned a lot about London and street art in general that I wouldn’t have otherwise. Loved the workshop at the end too :)”
Learn to bake traditional London scones, enjoy clotted cream, jam, and tea, and take home a tasty British skill from this one-hour workshop.
“So much fun! Everything was ready for us, we just needed the hands to do the work. Will definitely make these at home.”
Learn to surf in Newquay with warm wetsuits, stable boards, small groups, and patient instruction at 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!”
Review of Newquay’s two-hour sea kayak tour, with caves, coves, seals, expert instruction, pricing, safety, and booking tips.
“James was brilliant, such a friendly chap, knowledgeable about the area and generally a nice guy”
Review of Fistral Beach’s private surf lesson in Newquay, with pricing, coaching, equipment, family suitability, value, and booking tips.
“Brilliant week of surfing lessons. Super instructors, great atmosphere and progress in surfing really clear. Thank you so much!”
Explore East London street art with artist guides, then make your own stencil and spray-painted piece in this creative four-hour tour.
“Brilliant tour. The guide for the walking tour was very knowledgeable and we saw some fantastic art. The workshop side of things was also really good fun.”
Make and temper your own York chocolate bar, learn cocoa secrets, taste as you go, and take home a sweet souvenir in 75 minutes.
“Yes you melt chocolate with a hairdryer, but it's good fun! And the chocolate is really nice quality Would recommend!”
Learn to surf at Dunnet Beach with local instructors, full equipment, and two hours in Scotland’s North Sea for $69.45.
“A great but very tiring 2 hours spent with my sister and brother-in-law, and learnt to surf at the age of 64. Finn was fantastic and so encouraging and the gear supplied was first class. Highly recommended.”
Bake classic, cheese, or sultana scones in Balham, then enjoy them with clotted cream, jam, and tea in a friendly class.
“We loved the coziness of the kitchen. The scone recipe was easy and the results were delicious! Dora was a very good instructor.”
Make a bespoke silver ring in Canterbury with silversmith Annie, learning sawing, forging, soldering, and polishing in a private workshop.
“Annie was a great host, very informative and knowledgeable super helpful when asked all manner of questions and was patient and guides you through every step of the process. Would highly recommend the experience to anyone.”
Learn to surf at Widemouth Bay near Bude with a small-group lesson, warm wetsuit, friendly coaching, and flexible morning or afternoon times.
“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!”
Explore East London street art, learn spray painting and stencil techniques, and create your own work in this lively three-hour London workshop.
“My 15 year old loved it! Really interesting, will forever look at street art in a new & enlightened way. Great passionate tour guide & teacher!”
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