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15 Workshops & Classes in England to Build a Day Around

27 tours  ·  from $11

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Surf Lesson - The beach briefing comes before the waves
Cornwall Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Surf Lesson

1.Surf Lesson

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

Meet at Quiksilver Surf School above Fistral Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson covering safety, paddling, wave timing, board control, and standing up. Your lesson includes a board, wetsuit, winter accessories, lockers, changing rooms, and hot showers. Instructors may include Jake, Joe, Kyle, Martha, or Ewan.

“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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London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - The opening lesson: scones, tea, and a little context
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London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

2.London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $48

Join local hosts Ron or Danni in London’s West End for a hands-on scone class. You will mix, roll, shape, and bake at least three scones, then eat them with jam, clotted cream, and English tea. You also take home the recipe, baking tips, and a scone certificate.

“We had a great time!! The instructors were lovely, provided a lot of information about tea and scones, historical and anecdotal. And so helpful and patient with non bakers.”

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall - Choosing between Great Western and Fistral Beach
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

3.Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

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

Meet at Newquay Activity Centre on Fore Street for a two-hour beginner lesson led by a friendly instructor such as Alex. You’ll learn beach safety, practice on the sand, then try stand-up surfing at Great Western or Fistral Beach. Wetsuit, vest, board, changing room, and locker are provided.

“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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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay - The walk to the launch bay
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Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

4.Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay

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

Meet at Newquay Activity Centre on Fore Street for a two-hour sea kayak lesson and coastal tour. You’ll learn the basics in a sit-on-top kayak, then follow an instructor such as James around coves, caves, and cliffs. Groups are capped at eight, with wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, and paddles provided.

“James was brilliant, such a friendly chap, knowledgeable about the area and generally a nice guy”

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Private Surfing Lesson - Getting fitted with the right board and wetsuit
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Private Surfing Lesson

5.Private Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $138

Spend two hours at Fistral Beach Surf School with coaching shaped around your ability, from first pop-up to better manoeuvres. You get a suitable board, wetsuit, changing rooms, and hot showers. Lessons suit ages five and up, with private, family, and group options.

“Brilliant teacher, such a great day, very well organised, really enjoyed the whole experience, would highly recommend!!”

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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works - The cocoa lesson comes before the fun
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Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

6.Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – York Cocoa Works

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

At York Cocoa Works on Castlegate, you’ll learn how cocoa becomes chocolate, taste the ingredients, temper chocolate, then design and wrap your own bar. The English-language workshop lasts about 75 minutes, welcomes up to 16 people, and offers dark chocolate and vegan-friendly topping choices.

“Great experience, our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The information provided was interesting and the chocolate tasting and chocolate making was fun!”

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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England - Learning why the torch matters
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Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

7.Silver Ring Workshop in Kent, England

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

At Annie’s private studio in Canterbury, you’ll turn a strip of silver into a simple bespoke ring in about two to three hours. She teaches you to saw, texture, forge, solder, file, and polish, with tea and coffee included. Choose your design, then take home the ring you made.

“This was a Christmas present for me and my sister and we boat loved it. Annie was lovely, she explained everything and was very patient. We both made very different rings and are very proud of them.”

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Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude - Your first 30 minutes: wetsuit, board, and safety
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Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

8.Taster Surfing Lesson in Bude

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

Meet Freewave Surf Academy at Widemouth Bay for a two-hour beginner lesson in a group of no more than six. You’ll warm up, learn beach and water safety, then practice catching waves with help from instructors such as Marco, Reuben, Sally, and Robin.

“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…”

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Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London - Meeting at 20 Brushfield Street
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Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London

9.Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet near 20 Brushfield Street for a guided look at East London street art, then try spray-painting, stencils, and graffiti techniques yourself. Guides including Eva, Josh, Gary, Alice, Laura, and Natalie have led the experience, which suits creative adults, families, and older children.

“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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Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London - Two hours among Shoreditch’s changing walls
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Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London

10.Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join Josh or another local guide for two hours of street art in Shoreditch and East London, then spend two hours learning stencils and spray-painting techniques in a Hessel Street studio. Groups are capped at six, making this a personal choice for families and art lovers.

“The walking tour and workshop were fun and interesting. Excellent activity for teenagers. It rained a bit but who cares ?!”

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Outdoor Yoga Class at Brighton's Sea front - What the flow is designed to do
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Outdoor Yoga Class at Brighton’s Sea front

11.Outdoor Yoga Class at Brighton’s Sea front

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

Join instructor Xenia for a one-hour, beginner-friendly yoga flow beside Brighton’s sea or in St. Ann’s Wells Garden. Classes focus on breath, mobility, strength, and gentle stretching. Groups are capped at 12, with an orange flag making the meeting point easy to find.

“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.”

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Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England - Learning to mix and shake like a professional
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Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

12.Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

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

Spend two hours in Bristol learning to mix and shake three cocktails each. Your host provides the equipment and practical instruction, with private use of the venue for your group. Past sessions have included hosts such as Josh and Carrie, and non-drinking options can be arranged.

“We all had an amazing time. Great atmosphere and staff. We had a wide variety of ages on our trip and everyone had an amazing time. Would definetly reccomend”

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Private DJ Class - Phrasing and Harmonic Mixing
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Private DJ Class

13.Private DJ Class

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

Meet your trainer at London Sound Academy on Bayham Street for a private, two-hour lesson on Pioneer DJ decks. You will practice beatmatching, phrasing, harmonic mixing, EQ, and filters in English, with the studio reserved for your group.

“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 - The decorating techniques you will practice
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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

At a cozy cafe near Kew tube station, Erika guides you through a 90-minute adult biscuit class using pre-baked biscuits and royal icing. Learn outlines, flowers, teardrops, hearts, and flood icing, then take home seasonal designs and pantry-based recipe sheets.

“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 - Tower Bridge as a backdrop, not the whole picture
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London Street Photo workshop

15.London Street Photo workshop

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

Spend about three hours walking with photographer Ed Fil through London Bridge, Borough Market, the City, and Tate Modern. You’ll practice street and travel photography, work with light and composition, and take your images home on a complimentary 16-GB SD card.

“This was a great tour, great value for the price. Ed takes you to fantastic off the beaten path photo spots in borough market, London bridge, tower bridge and in the city. He's knowledgeable, gives great suggestions and is very pleasant. Really enjoyed and would do this again, got interesting non touristy photos of iconic London.”

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