CHRISTMASCOUNTRYSIDE BREAK
Le Manoir at Christmas
As a frosty sparkle descends on our honey-hued manor, join us for a season of festivities. Following centuries-old traditions of feasting and merriment, we bring this special time of year to life with roaring fires and sumptuous cuisine, glittering decorations and moreish mince pies.
However active and engaged or quiet and cocooned you wish to be, we’ll make sure this is your best Christmas ever.
Festive Activities
Winter Wreaths & Wonders Workshop
26 November 2025 | £345 per person
Step into the festive spirit with our enchanting Christmas wreath-making workshop. Guided by expert hands, you’ll craft your own bespoke wreath using fragrant seasonal foliage.
This joyful, hands-on experience is followed by a sumptuous three-course lunch, thoughtfully curated to celebrate the flavours of the season and warm both heart and soul.
CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTS
£340 per person, black tie dress code
Monday 8th December: Oxford Gargoyles
Tuesday 9th December: Trinity Boys Choir
Wednesday 10th December: Queens College
Start a cherished tradition with “A Christmas Carol Experience,” an exclusive series at Le Manoir. Renowned choirs will perform timeless carols within the atmospheric walls of our neighbouring 12th-century church.
After the concert, return to the elegance of Le Manoir for a four-course festive dinner, exquisitely prepared to honour the flavours of the season. A harmonious blend of music and fine dining, this unforgettable evening will capture the true magic of the holidays – and may just become your favourite annual tradition.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
30 December 2025 – 1 January 2026
Welcome the New Year in style with two Michelin-star dining, glowing live entertainment and an enchanting two-night stay at Le Manoir.
Enjoy live entertainment and a seven-course dinner on 30 December. Then, on New Year's Eve, anticipate a celebratory seven-course gala dinner, midnight fire performance and champagne toast as the clock strikes midnight.
The next day, ease into wellness on New Year's Day with guided morning yoga, a restorative brunch and a birds of prey experience with the Harris’s hawks.
Christmas at the Cookery School
At The Raymond Blanc Cookery School, learn how to make a sumptuous, seasonal feast all themed around perfect produce and festive entertaining. From traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings to a chic, convivial winter dinner party, learn all the skills you need in the cosiest of kitchens.
- 12 Nov 2025: Christmas Lunch
- 22 Nov 2025: Christmas Lunch
- 2 Dec 2025: Christmas Lunch
- 9 Dec 2025: Christmas Lunch
- 10 Dec 2025: Winter Dinner Party
- 16 Dec 2025: Winter Dinner Party
- 17 Dec 2025: Christmas Lunch
- 23 Dec 2025: Winter Dinner Party
WINTER FRUIT PRUNING
17 Dec 2025
Join us at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School and step into our beautiful grounds. Here, enjoy a practical, hands-on learning experience focused on pruning your own trees to optimise the health and weight of your fruit. Stroll over our orchard of 2500 trees with our Head Orchard Gardener, and get ready to explore a variety of tree forms.
An Unforgettable Present
GIFT CARD
Give the gift of luxury this Christmas. Perfect for food fans, gardeners, or simply bon vivants, our Le Manoir Experience Gift Cards open the door to an unforgettable escape in the English countryside. An irresistible hideaway awaits.
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Corporate Events
Treat your employees to a well-earned festive extravaganza. For £180 per person (minimum 20 guests), enjoy exclusive use of our La Belle Époque conservatory with a four-course Michelin-star menu by Raymond Blanc, Champagne, canapés and Christmas crackers.
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