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Fun Things To Do With Friends In Summer
Unleash your imagination and explore creative and fun things to do with friends in summer to make 2026 unforgettable. As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to venture beyond the ordinary and explore new activities that bring joy. From cocktail shaking to candle making and lots of other food, art and craft classes in between, there’s something for every group of pals to indulge in! Get out your summer bucket list because we have a few ideas for you to try out.
Bubble Tea Making Class
4.9 (31)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Painting Class
4.8 (30)
Runs regularly
Tower Gateway
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£20 - £35
Seasonal Hand-tied Bouquet Class
5.0 (11)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Kings Cross
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £85
Rug or Mirror Tufting Workshop
4.8 (16)
5k followers
Runs regularly
Rotherhithe
1 to 5 guests
£125 - £145
Vintage Collage Workshop
4.9 (16)
5k followers
Your choice of time
City Hall
5 to 50 guests
£50
Chocolate Truffle Making Class
4.8 (35)
13 years in business
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 to 25 guests
£45
Thai Green Curry and Pad Thai Masterclass
5.0 (9)
5.0 (28) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 to 6 guests
£96 - £115
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.3 (25)
4.8 (869) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£32 - £38
Sip and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
Runs regularly
Bristol
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
£30 - £40
Biscuit Decorating Workshop
5.0 (6)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 8 guests
£30 - £35
Silver Pendant Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Shepton Mallet
1 to 4 guests
£130 - £450
4k followers
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (535)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£38
Terrarium Workshop - Create a Botanical World in a Glass
4.9 (71)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
£65
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.8 (980)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£32
Watercolour Birth Flower Class
4.7 (396)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£10 - £25
Beginner's Guide to Lino Printing Workshop
4.9 (335)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£38
Kokedama Workshop – Make Two Japanese Moss Balls Anywhere
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
£65
DIY Sushi for Beginners
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Make Bao Buns and Steamed Buns at Home
5.0 (9)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Cricut Beginners 6 Week Course
4.9 (195)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 10 guests
£129
Paint and Sip with Watercolours at Home
4.7 (94)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£12 - £36
Make Bubble Tea at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Make DIY Beeswax Wraps at Home
5.0 (8)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 30 guests
£45
Cook Katsu Chicken Curry at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Flower Crown Workshop – Create a Blooming Headpiece Anywhere
4.9 (108) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
£50
Make Mochi at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Make an Embossed Notebook Workshop
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 15 guests
£49
Brush Party at Home
4.7 (113)
Only 1 date left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£10 - £33
Paint and Sip at Home: Date Night Experience
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 300 guests
£10 - £69
Beginner Crochet at Home - Level 1
5.0 (7)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 10 guests
£59
Make a Beaded Tree of Life
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 15 guests
£46
Make a Macramé Wall Hanging at Home
5.0 (68) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 12 guests
£65
Facial Massage Class
4.9 (48) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£10 - £25
Virtual Candle Making Class
4.9 (30) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£30 - £45
Make a Painted Glass Candle Holder
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 30 guests
£39
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Things to do with friends in summer 2026
Summertime is the season of sunshine, laughter and good vibes— and we’re here to help you keep the party going. Picture yourself hands deep in clay as you craft unique pots, chatting with your pals over a table full of flowers and going home with lasting memories, cherished mementoes and new skills. Embrace the warmth of the season with our fun summer activities for adults guided by passionate, local teachers who will support you every step of the way. Who knows, you might each walk away with a new favourite hobby!
On the hunt for fun things to do with friends in London, Edinburgh or somewhere in between? Across the UK we have craft workshops, art classes and more to give you a joyful summer experience. Spend quality time with your favourite people and explore the creative underground in your city. For hen dos or birthday bashes, you can enjoy private events getting creative with handmade pottery or a canvas and some paint whilst chatting with your friends. Just a few of you? Then try out public dates and make even more new friends in your city. Whatever the occasion, get your gang together with our range of creative activities— it’s perfect if you’re searching for summer things to do with friends.
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Tick off your summer bucket list with friends by your side
Whether it’s summer showers or beaming sunshine, we’ve got fun summer activities to enjoy with friends no matter what unpredictable weather the UK throws at you. Best of all, everyone can join in! These beginner-friendly experiences need no knowledge at all as you’ll be picking up all the top tips you need in the class. Just join in the fun and your friendly teachers will show you how it’s done with useful demonstrations and hands-on support.
You can learn to make your very own rug with tufting classes in London or enjoy a relaxing macrame class in Manchester where you’ll pick up a mesmerising and rewarding skill. Been a while since you’ve tried painting? Channel your inner artist with art classes in Bristol and enjoy a few hours of laughter and colour with your nearest and dearest sat next to you. There’s no better way to spend your summer than our creative activities, plus you’ll walk away with a kaleidoscope of memories which will warm your heart for years to come.
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Exciting, new things to try this summer
Embark on a new adventure with your pals at your side and step outside your comfort zone. Discover skills you didn’t know you could conquer and learn techniques in a creative environment. Let your hair down as your worries drift away on a summer breeze and you enjoy quality time with your closest pals. You can even get the crew together from work as you socialise and bond in team-building activities that will get you all out of the office and enjoying the UK’s sunniest season.
Need an idea for those summer birthdays? What’s better than quality time with your besties? Try a gift experience day with our range of warm and welcoming creative experiences that will make this a very special day. Get the tastebuds tingling with cooking classes, indulge the senses with soap making or make DIY home decor like art or trinket trays out of resin. That’s not all, there are all sorts of fun things to do with friends in summer so take a look and find your 2026 memories.
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