Yorkshire

<a href="https://www.swintonestate.com/cookeryschool/">Swinton Cookery School</a>, Masham



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Set in the stunning grounds of the Swinton Estate and housed in a converted Georgian stable wing tucked behind a castle, no, you haven’t tumbled into a fairytale, this is the cookery school at Swinton Park. Utilising one of the largest kitchen gardens in the country, with ingredients plucked straight from the estate, this isn’t just about perfecting pastries, it’s about learning to cook with the seasons. Their &#8216;Baking, Desserts &amp; Pastry&#8217; course will have you learning to bake like the crème de la crème of the patisserie world.You will cover some of the key techniques required in the world of baking, desserts, and pastry, from a basic sponge to choux paste (profiteroles) all the way to a Gâteau Opéra – fancy!



£120 per person, swintonestate.com



<a href="https://www.sunflower-bakery.com/">Sunflower Bakery</a>, Harrogate, Thirsk &amp; Boroughbridge



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With three sites across Yorkshire, find yourself spoilt for sugary choice. With its signature&nbsp;bright pink façade&nbsp;and interiors channelling cosy, pastel-kissed café vibes, this family-run gem serves up oversized brownies, red velvet cookies, macarons, and tailor-made celebration cakes, all baked with love and a dash of Yorkshire. Downstairs, cake-school workshops for budding bakers bring the joy and creativity to life with themed classes covering cupcakes, birthday cakes, wizarding wonders and even a Switfy-themed class – cute!



Prices from £35 per person, sunflower-bakery.com



<a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwjBneWXw7yPAxUJiVAGHfqtB6wYACICCAEQABoCZGc&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwZ3ll8O8jwMVCYlQBh36rQesEAAYASAAEgJDkvD_BwE&amp;cce=1&amp;sig=AOD64_2CAYdWxRZbVKsp-5rreJB5AnZ55g&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwijj9-Xw7yPAxW9R0EAHXWQAUEQ0Qx6BAgKEAE">The Cookery School at The Grand</a>, York&nbsp;



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Step into The Grand’s state-of-the-art cookery atelier, copper-tiled, herb-whispering, and utterly unpretentious, for&nbsp;The Cookery School at The Grand, York. This swish city-centre gem has 16 sleek workstations, a leafy herb courtyard, and classes designed for novices and seasoned home cooks alike. Led by dynamic chefs like Marc Williams (formerly of Swinton) and expert tutors, you’ll whisk, knead, and sauté your way to restaurant-quality brilliance -complete with a glass of wine (or two). Get ahead and book onto the Festive Bakes class.



Prices from £85 per person, thegrandyork.co.uk



<a href="https://thecooksplacemalton.co.uk/">The Cook’s Place</a>, Malton



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Imagine a beautifully refurbished chapel tucked off Market Street in foodie‑famous Malton, where the aroma of fresh pastries meets perfectly seared game . . . welcome to&nbsp;The Cook’s Place, Gilly Robinson’s brilliant cookery school. It’s the kind of hands-on, feel-good foodie hub that makes your heart, and taste buds, very happy. The baking masterclass is the ideal&nbsp;opportunity to upskill and develop your pâtisserie skills.&nbsp;Each course will focus on a specific patisserie skill such as meringues, working with gelatine, or classic pastries.&nbsp;



£125 per person, the cooksplacemalton.co.uk



<a href="https://www.bettys.co.uk/cookery-school?srsltid=AfmBOooxv_jOLgf72StEksX12cr4MyNLzpaWgNBB5xDOCc3AXvfu-VZg">Bettys Cookery School</a>, Harrogate



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Feel like you&#8217;ve wandered into a beautifully curated pastry dream of sleek, Tudor‑meets‑Swiss kitchens where the scent of sweet treats drifts temptingly in the air. Tucked beside the famed craft bakery in Harrogate, this adorable culinary hideaway serves up everything from flaky artisan breads to silky chocolates with calm, reassuring grace and a sprinkling of northern wit. With hands-on demos followed by your own creations to take home, a two‑course lunch (wine here is totally necessary), and tutors who truly know their stuff. They’re the queens of baking and dessert courses – from breads, cakes and Bettys classics.&nbsp;



Prices from £185 per person, bettys.co.uk

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