Top England Classes & Workshops

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating a Victoria Sponge Cake! Working in pairs, you'll learn how to create a perfectly light and fluffy sponge, prepare a delicious filling, and decorate your masterpiece. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to London, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed, and all equipment and ingredients are provided - Just bring your enthusiasm! (And yes, we even do the washing up!)

When it’s time to say goodbye to London, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer in a climate-controlled bus to London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted Airport. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides.

Capture London at its shimmering finest with this private night photography workshop. Learn how to take stunning night shots of landmarks like Trafalgar Square, the London Eye, and Big Ben, guided by professional fine art photographer Lou Smith. Master the creative techniques behind the lens and leave with breathtaking photos of the global city at night.

It can be difficult to escape the stresses of city life and recharge, but this cacao ceremony combines chocolate, music, breathwork, and meditation techniques to help calm your mind. Ideal for those short on time but long on the desire to rest and relax, and you don’t even have to leave London to do it.

Cook authentic Catalan dishes aboard a charming Dutch barge near Canary Wharf. Hosted by Tere and Colin (with their friendly cat, Tippi), this experience blends Spanish flavors with a truly local London setting. Using ingredients brought from Barcelona and fresh produce from London markets, you’ll prepare classic dishes like tortilla de patatas, fideua, or paella in Tere’s cozy houseboat kitchen. Afterward, share the meal together around the table, enjoying stories of life between London and Barcelona. It’s a rare chance to experience Spanish hospitality, art, and cuisine, all in the heart of London.

Don’t just drink your favorite spirit, master the art of making it during a gin-making class in Torbay. Using a traditional copper pot, you’ll distill your very own gin to take home in a 500ml bottle, and enjoy drinks while you do it. Plus, this private tour means that you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide.

Head off the usual tourist trail to something different in London—a fun, line-dancing experience. This beginner-friendly dance party is open to both country music fans and first-timers, with easy-to-follow demonstrations that teach you a range of classic line dances. Learn the steps, dance along, and sing to well-known country hits for an exciting, active night out.

Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK. Sample authentic Indian cooking while learning how to craft the dishes yourself with the help of a professional chef and award-winning author recognized as a Culinary Educator through 2026. Visit a local Indian food shop and a vibrant multicultural neighborhood to shop for ingredients, while learning how Indian cuisine became rooted in British culture.

There are lots of great Bristol food tasting experiences to choose from, but this has a little something extra, thanks to a guide who takes you not just through the finer points of the cheese and wine, but also offers unique insights into the environmental and sustainability processes behind the produce too. As if that wasn’t enough, you’re also taken for lunch at a Michelin-starred pub.

Arriving in London after a flight often means navigating crowded terminals, managing heavy luggage, and queuing for taxis. This private transfer removes the hassle by providing a prebooked pickup from London Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, Luton Airport, or London City Airport, with a driver ready to meet you on arrival.

Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter and other characters from the Harry Potter movies on this private London taxi tour. Settle into a black cab with your own Harry Potter-expert driver as your guide and visit a host of locations used in different Harry Potter movies. See Diagon Alley, the Knight Bus bridge, Platform 9¾, and many other spellbinding sites as your driver recounts fascinating Potter trivia. Each taxi seats up to five passengers for the same fixed price. Great for families.

Skip the stress of driving on unfamiliar roads and visit some of England's top sights by coach on this full-day trip from London to Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, and the scenic Cotswolds. Explore Shakespeare-related landmarks, including a photo stop outside Shakespeare’s birthplace, and enjoy a walking tour of Oxford’s university colleges, libraries, and chapels.

Stonehenge, Glastonbury, and Avebury each sit a fair way from London and far apart, and it's tricky to reach them all in one day on your own. Link all three with round-trip transport, and a guide who covers the history and legends at each—King Arthur, the Salisbury stone circles, and the island of Avalon among them. Landmarks along the way include the Chalice Well and Glastonbury Tor.

Make a day of Portobello Road and make a gin of your own. Explore the market when it is trading, browse the shops and soak up Notting Hill before heading above an old British pub for cocktails, storytelling and a hands-on taste of London's gin heritage. At The Ginstitute, above The Portobello Star, settle in for a spirited 2.5-hour tutored journey through gin's colourful and often miserable past. Over cocktails, your gin instructor brings together the drink's origins, London's Gin Craze and its place in British drinking culture. Then discover what you like in your glass. In a group of no more than 12, smell and taste individual botanical distillates before choosing the flavours for your own gin. Leave with a personal 70cl bottle: a taste of your time on Portobello Road, made to your preferences. Your recipe is saved for future paid reorders to keep your own bespoke Gin blend well stocked for the future.

Discover the rich and robust flavors of traditional Spanish cuisine in this immersive cooking class. Guided by Chef Celia Chan, you'll create a shareable feast using authentic ingredients like fresh seafood, chorizo, and fragrant spices. Learn key techniques, from perfecting your knife skills to cooking tender rice and frying golden churros. Dishes such as garlic prawns and seafood paella will bring the vibrant taste of Spain to your table. Whether you're cooking for friends or family, this class offers an unforgettable experience. Available in Mandarin or Cantonese upon request.

Create a one-of-a-kind knife under the guidance of a skilled craftsman. This immersive workshop combines traditional forging methods with a personal, memorable experience you’ll never forget.

Snap better photos of London at night on this private night photography tour and workshop. With your professional photographer guide, set off on a nighttime walk and get personalized coaching tailored to your skill level. Learn techniques such as shooting in low light and using long exposures. Along the way, pass top city landmarks, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge.

Explore the photogenic London neighborhood of Notting Hill and up your photography game at the same time on this private guided walking tour. Discover the neighborhood's most scenic nooks, including Portobello Market and the colorful houses of Ladbroke Grove, while receiving hands-on guidance from your professional photographer guided on how to take travel photos.

Learn to bake scones and other treats for a classic afternoon tea during a private baking class near Shakespeare's house. The class takes place in a charming cottage near the town center, and includes scones and other snacks served with tea or coffee, and a glass of sparkling wine. You might make brownies, sweet and savory scones, and jam from organic ingredients. You’ll also be provided with recipes and scones to take with you.

Channel your inner fashion designer and learn how to make your own fascinator at this designer-led class. Your instructor will guide you through the process with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to manipulate straw, curl feathers, work with veils, and more. No need to bring anything with you as all materials are provided, including a base, feathers, veiling, and other embellishments.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. Begin with wetsuit fitting and a beach safety briefing at Fistral Beach, Newquay, followed by warm-ups and step-by-step guidance on surf skills including pop-up practice. Learn the fundamentals with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

The National Gallery holds thousands of works spanning seven centuries of Western European painting—navigating the collection without guidance makes it easy to move through the rooms without understanding what distinguishes one period, school, or artist from another. This small-group tour is led by an art historian who focuses the visit on works such as those by Holbein, Michelangelo, Canaletto, and Moroni.

Step into London’s vibrant salsa scene and learn some new moves in a fun, social setting. Join a small group of fellow dance enthusiasts and head to one of the city’s top Latin venues for a lively salsa class. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, enjoy expert instruction and the chance to connect with like-minded people. Perfect for those looking to meet new friends, improve their skills, or simply try something different.

Break from the typical tourist scene and learn how to make luxurious chocolate bonbons in London with this beginner-friendly small-group class. Hosted by a trained chocolatier in Notting Hill, this hands-on course offers a one-of-a-kind experience for chocolate lovers. Learn about chocolates, sample different types, learn insider chocolate-making tricks and tips, then create your own custom-flavored bonbons to take home with you.