ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular workshops in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Make your own silver ring in Canterbury with Annie. Step-by-step forging, soldering, and polishing, plus coffee or tea. Materials extra.
“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.”
A 2-hour surf taster in Bude, Cornwall. Small groups, thick wetsuits, and clear coaching to help you stand on north Cornwall 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…”
Private 3-hour Chinese dumpling class in London for 2–6. Make dough, three fillings, fold and cook. Eat, take leftovers, get recipe.
“We were welcomed.by Pan. Such an amazing host. We really enjoyed this experience as it was my husband's birthday. She is very patient, learnt alot and made us feel very comfortable. Such a fun and amazing experience. Would definitely recommend Pan cooking class 10/10”
Bristol life drawing class with a professional tutor, nude model, all materials provided, and a private bar-served venue for your group.
“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.”
One-hour outdoor yoga by the Brighton sea with a max 12-person class, easy locations, and a beginner-friendly flow.
“Xenia was lovely, although there was a mix up with the timings so it ended up being a one to one session on the beach! She led a lovely flow and provided recommendations of other exciting things to do in Brighton.”
Hands-on private cocktail class in Bristol. Make and shake 3 cocktails each, get pro mixing tips, and enjoy a crowd-free group experience.
“Great fun and worth while experience, would highly recommend for a fun afternoon, Staff was very friendly and good fun !”
Private DJ class in London: 2 hours on Pioneer decks, 1-on-1 coaching, and private mixing in English. From $137 per person.
“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!!”
A small-group bean-to-bar chocolate class in Notting Hill where you learn tempering, ganache, praline, and take sweets home.
“AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect. Do not miss out. We ended up with more amazing chocolate than I could have imagined. They were perfect gifts. Do not hesitate to book.”
Learn to decorate seasonal Royal icing biscuits near Kew Gardens in a small adult class. Master outlines, florals, and flood-fill tips.
“I enjoy meeting locals and participating in unique experiences when I travel. This biscuit decorating class exceeded all my expectations and provided a fun souvenir to take away (they survived until I returned to my hotel and ate them post photo taking…cute and delicious too!). Erika was the perfect teacher. She’s patient and kind and…”
Small-group street photography workshop in London with Ed Fil. Shoot London Bridge, Borough Market, Tower Bridge, and Tate Modern.
“I spent an afternoon with Ed Fil showing me some great spots for street photography. Along the way he introduced me some new techniques and refined some of the techniques I was already familiar with. One of the most fun practices was combining street and travel photography to create images that capture the vibe of…”
Learn your camera fast on a small-group London walk. Master ISO, shutter speed, aperture at City Hall, Tower Bridge, and the Tower.
“I wasn’t sure what I would be able to learn in 4 hours, but Lou is a great tutor and I was amazed at how much I picked up and feel confident to put into practice. Words such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed are no longer a mystery and my camera manual might actually…”
Candle making in Brighton: learn eco-soy wax, scent blends, and color dyes, then take home floating, container, and beeswax candles.
“Awesome experience! I enjoyed every minute and even if it was a beginner course I learned so much. It made me want to keep making candles and experiment with fragrances and decorations”
Cook South Indian favorites in Jemima’s Orpington home, then eat what you make with drinks and family-style conversation.
“We did not know what to expect, and we were very pleasantly surprised by how much we loved all of the dishes Jemina prepared for us. We wish we could have taken our leftovers home to the US but it’s not practical. Our conversation with Aaron and Jemina was delightful as well. We will book…”
A private 3-hour night photography masterclass through London landmarks, with coaching on long exposure, light trails, and high ISO.
“This was my fifth workshop with Aperture, my first in London. Derrick took the time to discover what I was more interested in. He is quite an accomplished photographer, so I felt like I had an opportunity to learn from the best. He was patient and at the same time, he pushed me to go…”
Enamel jewellery workshop in London with a small group, tools included, cloisonné basics, kiln baking, and a finished piece to take home.
“This was a lovely experience and exactly what I was looking for! The instructors are great, they give you some background into the art of enamelling and the options you have to choose are great as well! I did wish the group was slightly smaller (we were 12 and it was a bit chaotic) but…”
