Dry Stone Walling Course
The Newt, Somerset
Now, this is a skill he can show off to his mates about. Plus, everything they do at The Newt in Somerset is done beautifully, so he will have a ball as he learns this ancient technique. It doesn’t all have to be about walls either; you can choose to focus on a fire pit, water feature, cobbling or paving instead. £150 per person. Book it here.
BBQ Cuts Class
The Ginger Pig, London
Here, he can elevate his grilling talents. Expert butchers will teach him how to trim and butterfly onglet into steaks, bone out and butterfly half a leg of lamb, rustle up gorgeous marinades and create magical homemade burgers. Plus, he’ll get a going-home back full of meaty treats for the family. £225 per person. Book it here.
Padel Hub Membership
Various Locations
Easier than tennis and playable by people of all ages, padel is the game of the moment. Get him a membership to The Padel Hub and he’ll have access to court hire, coaching sessions and an onsite gym. From £119 per month. Book it here.
Academy Of Cheese Course
La Fromagerie, London
This cheese-tasting course is designed not only for enthusiasts but for professionals, too, so he really will come away knowing his stuff and brandishing his level one accreditation. The passion of the teacher, Max Melvin, is as infectious as the cheeses are delicious. £195 per person. Book it here.
Sup Fundamentals Course
Sup, Bristol
Wouldn’t it be nice if at least one of you really knew what you were doing on a paddleboard this summer? Book him this one-day course and he will be able to show you all the best techniques, the safest places and the finest conditions for total enjoyment of the SUP experience. Apparently, many people find this course so helpful that they go on to become instructors themselves. £120 per person. Book it here.
Discover Wine Course
Hotel Du Vin, Brighton
He may like to buy it and to drink it – but does he actually know what he’s talking about when it comes to wine? Let him learn the difference between one grape and another, to identify the different elements in each glass and to understand how to read the labels on a bottle. Plus, he can ask the teacher all the wine-related questions he’s ever had. A two-course lunch is included. £120 per person. Book it here.
Deep Tissue Massage
Cowshed Spa, Primrose Hill
If all else fails, he’ll thank you for some time out and a damn good massage in the soothing environs of the Cowshed Spa. Happy Father’s Day, all! Book it here.
