Somerset, England
Do something you'll never forget.
From ancient crafts to campfire evenings under the stars — every experience is hands-on, expert-led, and designed to make you smile. Come for the learning. Stay for the memories.
Traditional Crafts
Timeless skills passed down through generations. Work with your hands, slow your mind, and make something you'll treasure forever.
PhysicalBlacksmithing
Forge iron at the anvil under the guidance of a master blacksmith. Shape hooks, tools, and decorative ironwork using traditional techniques.
CreativeJewellery Making
Design and craft your own silver jewellery — rings, pendants, and earrings — using professional silversmithing tools.
MeditativeStone Carving
Discover the meditative art of stone carving. Work with Somerset limestone to create a sculpture you take home.
PracticalUpholstery
Restore or create upholstered furniture using traditional techniques. A deeply satisfying skill with beautiful results.
CreativeWatercolour Painting
Paint the Somerset landscape in watercolour. Suitable for all levels — no experience needed, just a willingness to see.
SocialCider Making
Press, ferment, and bottle your own Somerset cider using heritage apple varieties. Take home your own bottles.
NatureBeekeeping
Suit up and tend to our hives with an experienced beekeeper. Learn about colony life, honey harvesting, and sustainable beekeeping.
Wellbeing & Nature
Step away from the noise. These sessions are designed to restore, reconnect, and remind you what matters.
MindfulnessForest Bathing
A guided slow walk through ancient Somerset woodland. Scientifically proven to reduce stress and restore mental clarity.
MindfulnessMindful Pottery
Throw clay on the wheel in a calm, unhurried session. A powerful mindfulness practice disguised as a craft.
NatureWild Herb & Foraging
Walk the hedgerows and meadows with a foraging expert. Learn to identify, harvest, and use wild plants for food and wellbeing.
WellbeingYoga & Breathwork
Morning yoga and breathwork sessions in our open-air studio overlooking the Somerset Levels. All abilities welcome.
NatureGardening & Growing
Get your hands in the soil. Learn seasonal growing, composting, and kitchen garden skills with our head gardener.
Food & Cooking
From field to fork — learn the skills behind great food. Whether you're a complete beginner or a confident cook, our food workshops are hands-on, delicious, and deeply satisfying.
PracticalSourdough & Bread Making
Master the art of sourdough from starter to loaf. Learn fermentation, shaping, and scoring — and take home your own freshly baked bread.
PracticalArtisan Cheese Making
Make your own Somerset-style cheese from scratch. Understand cultures, curds, and ageing — and leave with a wheel of your own creation.
SocialPreserving & Pickling
Jams, chutneys, pickles, and ferments using seasonal Somerset produce. Learn the techniques that keep the harvest going all year round.
PracticalButchery Skills
A nose-to-tail butchery masterclass with a professional butcher. Learn knife skills, jointing, and how to make the most of every cut.
SocialFresh Pasta Making
Roll, cut, and fill your own fresh pasta from scratch. Learn classic shapes and sauces — then sit down and eat what you've made.
CreativeCake Decorating & Patisserie
From buttercream to fondant, piping to sugar work — learn professional cake decorating and patisserie techniques in a relaxed, creative setting.
Life & Experiences
Not everything needs to be a lesson. Some of the best moments happen when you put down your phone, pick up a glass, and just enjoy being alive. These experiences are all about fun, laughter, and making memories that stick.
SocialWine Tasting & Appreciation
Guided wine tasting with a sommelier — explore regions, varietals, and food pairings in a relaxed, convivial setting. No snobbery, just great wine and great company.
SocialCocktail Making
Shake, stir, and sip your way through classic and seasonal cocktails with a professional mixologist. Perfect for groups who want an evening to remember.
SocialCampfire Cooking & Storytelling
Gather around the fire as the sun goes down. Cook over open flames, share stories, and let the evening unfold at its own pace. Pure magic.
AdventureAxe Throwing & Outdoor Skills
A brilliantly unexpected afternoon. Learn axe throwing, fire lighting, and basic bushcraft skills with a qualified outdoor instructor. Competitive, hilarious, and deeply satisfying.
CreativeCountryside Photography Walk
Explore the Somerset landscape with a professional photographer. Learn composition, light, and storytelling — and come home with images you're genuinely proud of.
WonderStargazing Evening
Somerset's dark skies are extraordinary. Spend an evening with a telescope, a guide, and a blanket — discovering the universe from the middle of a field. Unforgettable.
SocialMusic & Jamming Session
No experience needed. Grab an instrument, find a rhythm, and make noise together. Led by a professional musician who makes everyone feel like they belong.
Professional Courses & Qualifications
Accredited and CPD-recognised courses delivered in a unique countryside setting. Combine professional development with a genuine break.
AccreditedFirst Aid at Work (FAW)
Fully accredited 3-day First Aid at Work certificate course. Covers CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, fractures, and emergency scenarios. Certificate valid 3 years.
AccreditedEmergency First Aid (EFAW)
One-day accredited Emergency First Aid at Work course. Ideal for low-risk workplaces. Covers CPR, AED, and basic emergency response.
CPDHealth & Safety in the Workplace
IOSH-aligned Health & Safety awareness course. Risk assessment, COSHH, manual handling, fire safety, and legal responsibilities.
AccreditedGas Safety Certificate (CCN1)
Gas Safe Register core domestic gas (CCN1) assessment preparation and support. Suitable for engineers working towards ACS certification.
AccreditedFood Hygiene & Safety (Level 2)
Nationally recognised Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate. Covers food safety law, contamination, temperature control, and HACCP principles.
CPDManual Handling
Practical manual handling training covering safe lifting techniques, risk assessment, and injury prevention. CPD certified.
AccreditedFire Marshal Training
Accredited fire marshal and fire warden training. Fire risk awareness, evacuation procedures, extinguisher use, and legal duties.
AccreditedMental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Nationally accredited Mental Health First Aid England course. Learn to recognise, understand, and respond to mental health crises in the workplace.
CPDSafeguarding Adults & Children
Level 2 safeguarding awareness training for those working with vulnerable adults or children. Covers recognition, reporting, and legal frameworks.
CPDCOSHH Awareness
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training. Risk assessment, safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
CPDConflict Resolution & Lone Working
Practical conflict de-escalation and lone worker safety training. Ideal for care, retail, education, and public-facing roles.
CPDTeam Leadership & Management
CMI-aligned leadership and management development programme. Communication, delegation, performance management, and team motivation.
Accredited professional courses
Our First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Food Hygiene, Fire Marshal, and Health & Safety courses are fully accredited and nationally recognised. Combine them with craft workshops and accommodation for a truly unique corporate away day or team development programme.
Can't see what you're looking for?
If you can dream it, we can probably make it happen. All workshops can be booked as standalone sessions or as part of a full Somerset Experience package. Got something specific in mind? Just ask.