CREATIVE WAY ART COURSES, EVERYONE WELCOME

An art studio just outside Diss where you can actually make something rather than just look at it behind velvet ropes. Creative Way Art Courses runs hands-on workshops for adults and kids, and they genuinely mean the 'everyone welcome' bit - absolute beginners are fine here.

The setup is casual and unpretentious. You'll find yourself painting, drawing, or trying whatever medium takes your fancy in a proper working studio space. The instructors know how to get people relaxed enough to have a go, which makes all the difference when you're nervous about being rubbish at art. Sessions vary in length and focus, so you can either drop in for an afternoon or commit to a longer course if you're serious about it.

If you're camping at Arthur's Retreat or Hill Farm, this works brilliantly as a rainy-day activity or just a break from hiking. Kids who are old enough to concentrate will enjoy it; younger ones might find the sitting-still bit tough. It's worth checking their current schedule before you arrive since courses change seasonally.

What makes it worthwhile is that you leave with an actual painting or piece of work, not just a memory. The community atmosphere means you might end up chatting to other people learning too. For a motorhome holiday where you want to do something creative and local rather than tourist-trap fishing, this is a proper find.