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MAKE IT COUNT

Fancy trying your hand at something new this year? Dartington Hall (01803 847150/ dartingtonhall.com), a Grade I listed property in Devon (right), is offering innovative craft courses throughout 2107.

If you fancy giving that old antique chair of yours a new lease of life, the two-day Traditional Upholstery Weekend with Leigh-Anne Treadwell (February 25-26), £210, will give you the insider tips on how to do it.

Or do you fancy making your own basket? You can learn this centuries-old trade with the help of Hilary Burns (March 25-26), when you’ll get the chance to weave yourself a round grocery basket. Materials included, £150.

If neither of those float your boat, there are many other skills to try, from brewing your own beer to even building a tiny home. Doubles from £195 (half-board).

PARK LIFE

What does it take to be an award-winning holiday park? You can find out at Rockley Park Holiday Park (below), in Poole, Dorset (0333 202 5305/ haven.com), which has just been awarded the AA Holiday Centre of the Year 2017 gong in the AA Caravan and Camping Awards.

Sitting on pretty Poole Harbour and Ham Common Nature Reserve, it has activities galore, including wall climbing and nature trails, and sits close to the Jurassic Coast.

Three nights from £204 (family of six), self-catering, in Deluxe Newer Model accommodation.