If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. But what if you're just a bit crap? We've picked out three places in the UK to master the art of nailing it, every time.
Photography, the Pin Mill Studio, Suffolk
Are your camera skills limited to the occasional blurry selfie? You might want to address that. On the banks of the River Orwell, the multi award-winning photographer Anthony Cullen will teach you how to capture that sunset panorama or charging elephant (obviously there are no elephants in this little village, but if the event arises you'll be well prepped – photographically at least). Sessions culminate at the Butt & Oyster, a 17th-century pub with fine ales. photographicday.com
Freediving, Newquay, Cornwall
If you're any good at holding your breath for long periods of time, then freediving may just be the gig for you. Ditch that restrictive wetsuit and tank and learn to dive in isolated coves along the coast of Cornwall. For those keen on role play (bear with us), there's even a mermaid course, where you learn the poses, posture and diving technique with a mermaid tail. freediveuk.com
Foraging, Treehouse HQ, Sussex
It would be handy to eat a few leaves when you're out and about and feeling peckish, wouldn't it? Now you can suss your stinging nettles from your sage with Hunter Gather Cook's foraging walks: you'll identify the best seasonal blooms, leaves and berries to munch on and also develop your underground oven cooking skills (particularly handy if you forget to pay the electricity bill). Your leaders are a handsome duo: founder Nick Weston is accompanied by his scruffy truffle-hunting Norfolk/Jack Russell terrier. huntergathercook.com
