Top United Kingdom Classes & Workshops - page 3

Unleash your inner distiller at Stornoway's Gin School with this hands-on experience for 2. Together, you and your partner will craft your own unique gin from a selection of over 50 botanicals, guided by an expert distiller. Start with a refreshing Landfall G&T and a full gin tasting that immerses you in the world of gin-making. After designing your flavour profile, you'll distill your recipe on mini traditional copper pot stills and take home a full-size 70cl bottle of your creation. This 3-hour experience is perfect for gin lovers looking to learn and enjoy together.

Don’t just order a gin when you’re in London, learn how to make one, and take home your own bottled creation. During this gin masterclass in Greenwich, sample the various botanicals and flavorings that give gin it’s unique taste, and tweak the recipe as you wish to create a bespoke gin. Besides receiving a bottle of your brew, you’ll also enjoy it in a classic G&T to finish the class on a high note.

While it’s possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it’s quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this 2.5-hour course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

Turn cooking into a party with this pasta-making experience. Ideal for London locals and tourists alike, you learn all about how to make fresh pasta from scratch, all while sipping complimentary bottomless prosecco and learning about the history and traditions of Italian pasta making. After you’re done cooking, enjoy the fruits of your labor for dinner.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished pottery masterpiece to take home (pick up within a week or postage available) and display with pride. Join us for this hands-on activity and discover the joy of pottery painting. Start your creative journey today!

See London through a new lens on this small-group photography tour. Benefit from the insider knowledge and professional expertise of a photographer guide as you explore some of London’s most picture-perfect spots, learning how to snap unique photos as you go. Receive a complimentary 16-GB SD card to save your pictures on and enjoy take-home mementos of your trip, ideal for sharing on social media.

Return to nature in order to replenish both your mind and body during a half-day forest bathing and yoga experience in the woodlands surrounding Brighton. You won’t have to worry about navigating as you walk through silent and secluded parts of the forest with your expert instructor, and followed by a yoga session that’s perfectly suited to beginners.

Experience a world of contraband and corruption at Alcotraz, the world's first immersive, prison-themed cocktail bar. Don an orange jumpsuit, navigate hidden cell blocks, and enjoy specially tailored cocktails while keeping your contraband liquor hidden from the corrupt guards and the prying eyes of The Warden. Immerse yourself at the ‘bar behind bars’, where the serving inmates are your bartenders, the guards are crooked and you become a part of the story. Bring your own bottle of liquor and work with the guards to keep it hidden from the Warden. See your smuggled liquor transformed into 4 bespoke cocktails in front of your very own eyes. Receive your identity and backstory in a fully-immersive experience with real metallic cells, orange jumpsuits, and more.

Explore the Isle of Skye in a totally unique way with an expert wildlife photographer as your guide. Hike through glens and forest and discover the natural habitats of some of Skye’s most elusive residents: eagles, sea otters, deer, seals and pine martens. Learn how to take professional-quality wildlife photographs with your own camera, and get close to nature with a guide who truly knows the secrets of the Island.

Step inside Yoshiko’s north London home and learn to prepare an authentic Japanese meal, the way her mother would have taught her. Craft a maki sushi roll, a meat or fish dish, and a vegetable creation with Japanese sauces, all the while getting to know your host and learning more about the simplicity and flavor of Japanese cuisine.

Instead of dining out at another restaurant, why not learn how to make traditional South Indian dishes in a private cooking class? Held at your host's home, you'll get tips and hands-on practice preparing authentic recipes. Enjoy your meal and take home your improved cooking skills as a souvenir.

With the British royal family being such public figures, the finer details of their lives are well-documented, including what they like to eat. Learn how to cook royal family favorites such as coronation chicken on this half-day small-group cooking class, before settling down to enjoy a five-course meal so you can feel like royalty too.

Workshops run on Wednesdays from April until October This weaving workshop isn’t just an activity – it’s a genuinely immersive, slow-living experience that you won’t find anywhere else in the area. Led by a crafter/weaver from Prickly Thistle Mill, the workshop blends traditional weaving techniques with mindful creativity, giving guests the rare chance to properly switch off, learn a new skill, and create something meaningful with their own hands. Set in a calm, welcoming space, this is an intimate, hands-on session rather than a large, commercial class, with expert guidance tailored to each participant, whether you’re a complete beginner or quietly creative. You’ll leave not only with a beautiful woven piece, but with a deeper appreciation for craftsmanship, heritage, and the simple joy of slowing down – something truly special and hard to find locally.

This experience offers a relaxed and welcoming introduction to Scottish food culture through hands-on cooking. Rather than simply watching a demonstration, guests actively prepare traditional dishes themselves, learning practical techniques and working with classic Scottish ingredients such as smoked haddock, local dairy, and buttery shortbread dough. The class takes place in a small-group setting in Leith, one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant food neighbourhoods. Alongside cooking, guests enjoy a curated tasting of Scottish cheeses and share the meal they have created together at the end of the session. The focus is on participation, conversation, and discovering Scotland through its food in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

Stick with your workout routine even while on vacation—and enjoy a fully flexible experience—with this gym travel pass. Whether you love spin classes, pilates, yoga, or weightlifting, this pass offers access to some of the best wellness activities around the city, all without needing to register for membership. Additionally, choose between single or multiple visit passes to suit your fitness plan and travel schedule.

Go well beyond a generic distillery tour—and take part in a special, hands-on experience that’s perfect for gin lovers—during this gin-making masterclass. Hosted at a distillery in Aberdeen, this experience invites you to blend your very own bottle of Scottish gin. Choose from more than 100 botanicals to create your unique recipe; plus, enjoy additional cocktails, and learn more about local gin history.

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.

Scotland's gin scene is booming and this tutored gin tasting in Aberdeen enhances your experience of the country's drink of choice. By sampling a range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions, this tasting opens up a world of flavor as you learn to recognize the distinct flavors the come together to make gin.

Step backstage and discover what goes into making beer with a guided tour of Camden’s 3 Locks Brewery. During the tour, you will learn about the fermentation and brewing process and be able to taste craft beers straight from the tank. Learn how 3 Locks Brewery captures the diverse and vibrant community of Camden in its modern brews before relaxing with a final pint overlooking Regent’s Canal.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. With this surfing lesson in Newquay, begin with a safety briefing and a warm-up session on the beach. Then, learn the fundamentals of surfing with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

Learn to surf in one of the UK’s prime surfing spots on Newquay’s South Fistral Beach. Under the watchful eye of a lifeguard-qualified surfing instructor, you’ll head out into the water to tackle your first waves or hone your skills. These beginner group lessons are perfect for first-timers or those needing a refresher lesson. Note that kids aged 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or for improvers looking to up-skill their existing knowledge. These lessons have been designed to improve your riding - whatever your age, level or ability. A small group ensures plenty of useful tips and close-quarters tuition for faster progression. Our coaching team of fully insured and experienced instructors tailor tuition to your individual ability. Having been in-house trained by former European Number 1 and British Team Bodyboarding Coach Rob Barber, you really couldn’t be in safer hands when bodyboarding in Cornwall.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to DJ, here is your chance. This private experience will get you up on the decks mastering the mixing of electronic dance music. This is a one-of-a-kind experience in London that you won’t want to miss. Learn beatmatching, phrasing, harmonic mixing, and much more in just a couple of hours.

Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread. Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.