Gardening and Outdoor Courses
Get Growing
Learn to grow your own vegetables with an introduction from our Garden team.
5 dates available
River Cottage Experience
Spend the day baking, touring the farm, and savoring a three-course seasonal feast at River Cottage HQ. Learn, cook, and dine in the heart of Devon!
4 dates availableFrom £245
Build and Bake
Learn how to build a cob oven and cook incredible food within it, during a day of practical and culinary craft at River Cottage.
3 dates availableFrom £245
River Cottage on Fire
Spend a day with Gill Meller and learn all you need to know to skilfully cook outdoors over fire.
2 dates availableFrom £295
Beekeeping
Discover all you need to know about safe and successful beekeeping on this hands-on, one day course at River Cottage.
5 dates availableFrom £245
ONLINE ONLY
Online Course | Eat the Veg Patch with Adam Crofts
Join expert gardener Adam Crofts as he takes you behind the scenes at the River Cottage garden. Learn how to create your own kitchen garden, make natural fertiliser, and grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs to enjoy all year round.
ONLINE ONLY
Online Course | River Cottage on Fire with Gill Meller
Join River Cottage’s outdoor cooking expert, Gill Meller, and learn the art of cooking over fire. This course covers everything from fire starting (and safety) to utilising a wood oven, crafting an earth oven (or hangi), and mastering the technique of cooking with hot embers.
ONLINE ONLY
Online Course | Transform Your Veg Patch with Adam Crofts
In this course, Adam embraces his passion for rare and flavorful varieties, intelligent low-maintenance growing techniques, and thoughtful organic practices. He will guide you through growing ingredients that not only enrich your cooking but also add beauty and joy to your garden space, regardless of its size.
ONLINE ONLY
Online Course | Next Level Wood-Fired Cooking with Gill Meller
Join expert outdoor chef and River Cottage tutor Gill Meller as he teaches you the art of cooking over fire—this course goes far beyond just BBQ cooking.