Things to do in Gloucestershire, England: The Best Classes & Workshops

Private half, or full day workshops on cake decoration for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills. Specialising in relaxing hand-painting classes. Letting you create beautiful individual designs for cupcakes, celebration cakes and weddings. Everything is provided including a delicious lunch and wine. It's a day away from it all just for you (maximum or four people).

Specialising in off road 4x4 driving courses, Whitecliff4x4 offer Introductory & Advanced courses, 1:1 half & full days, 1:1 Owner driver Stage One or Stage Two options, Gift Experience vouchers, Professional off road training for work-placed 4x4 vehicles which comply with PUWER, Junior off road experiences for those who are 14 to 17 years old, Stag/hen days & Corporate Events. Whitecliff Off Road Centre was established in 1997 & have their own private site in the Forest of Dean area of Gloucestershire. We run courses Monday to Saturday; all courses must be pre-booked. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months. We run Land Rover Defenders & Discoverys & you can request a vehicle option when booking the date. One spectator per driver may attend & are able to get close to the action to take photos/video. But please wrap up warm as you are outside for the duration. Spectator lunches must be pre ordered & are £10 payable on the day. Drivers lunches are supplied free of charge.

A friendly country pottery activity centre and gallery offering pottery trial classes, pottery painting kits for hire, one day wheel throwing workshops and bookable private browsing time in their pottery gallery.

My name is Alice and I started Alice through the year to share my passion for seasonal cookery. I run informal cookery workshops from my home in Worcester. With no more than 4, guests per session we gather round the Aga and cook a feast to celebrate seasonal local produce. I share my favourite recipes as well as tips and advice on cooking delicious meals. All workshops are very hands on, everyone works together to create a mouth watering lunch which of course we enjoy at the end of the session.

Come and visit our friendly, family-run studio. Choose from our wide selection of paint-your-own pottery, have a go on the potters wheel or join a ceramic class. Everyone is welcome - young and old, experienced or first-timers. It's cosy in the winter and in the summer you can enjoy getting creative our pretty courtyard. We also offer children's parties, take-away boxes and adult evenings.

Take your place for a few hours or even a whole day. Wholesome food, warm company, and gentle artistic pursuits led by friendly craftspeople. Taking inspiration from the river, meadows and country garden, release your creativity and experience a rush of pride as your creation takes shape. Workshops ranging from lino and block printing to willow-weaving and candle making.

Severn and Wye Smokery is an award-winning artisan and family-run business situated on the picturesque banks of the River Severn. We produce and supply world renowned smoked and fresh products to various high-class establishments, such as, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, and The Ritz. The business has excellent ethics and a zero carbon footprint. The Smokery shop has one of the country's best fish counters, a delicatessen packed with amazing homemade pates, salads and cured fish. The café has a great selection of cakes, light bites and stunning expertly cooked simple seafood dishes. The restaurant is open Monday to Sunday 12:00-14:30 and Thursday to Saturday for dinner 17:00-21:00 with more evenings to follow.

Outdoor activity provider in the Forest of Dean. We create lasting memories through outdoor experiences. We offer high quality mountain bike tuition and guiding, water activities such as kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on Mallards pike lake and much more!