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The Raymond Blanc Gardening School

Calling keen home gardeners and passionate allotmenteers—let your botanical skills blossom

Learn the secrets of our world-class gardens and take home our advice, ideas and inspiration for your own vegetable plot or allotment. Your interactive tuition will take you through some of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons’ 11 enchanting gardens and orchards. Discover the tranquillity of the Japanese tea garden of Fugetsu-An, or explore our Mushroom Valley project. Your base for the day will be the Hartley Botanic glasshouse, where you’ll be treated to a delicious working lunch.


Please note, guests with gift cards are advised to email reservations.mqs@belmond.com
or call 01844 278 881 to book their gardening course.



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All full-day courses include

  • Course tuition
  • All equipment
  • Tea, coffee and viennoiseries
  • A working lunch in the glasshouse

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August Specials

Try Our Half-Day Courses

This year in August, we're running a special on our half-day courses. Take your pick from a range of inspiring experiences at the Raymond Blanc Gardening School and take home the secrets of our world-class gardens.

£95 per person. Choose from:

Morning Courses
‣ The Art of Propagation
‣ Edible Garden
‣ Grow Your Own Herbs

Afternoon Courses
‣ Grow Your Own Vegetables
‣ Summer Fruit Pruning
‣ Soil to Plate

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Gift Cards

More than just a momentary escape—it’s the gift of priceless memories

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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The Raymond Blanc Gardening School

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Magical Memories

Garden and Stay

Enjoy the legendary hospitality of Le Manoir combined with an inspiring day at the Raymond Blanc Gardening School.

Your stay includes:

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Daily English breakfast
  • One place on a day course in the Raymond Blanc Garden School
  • One dinner from any of our menus for two, per stay
  • Please note that a discretionary 12.5% service charge will be applied to your hotel account for dinner
  • Terms & Conditions: Applies to Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Garden Junior Suites, Studio Suites, One Bedroom Suites, Deluxe Studio Suites and Garden One Bedroom Suites.
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