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RHS Rosemoor
Join the Great Garden Game-a-thon this Half Term at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Let the games begin - get ready for a week of family fun, laughter and friendly competition this May half term at RHS Garden Rosemoor. The Great Garden Game-a-thon, kindly supported by the Porter & Woodman Group, offers contestants of all ages exhilarating games and family-friendly activities in…
Read MoreThree inspirational events scheduled at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Marvel at the remarkable variety of rhododendron blooms at the RHS National Rhododendron Show* at RHS Rosemoor on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April. This show has more than 60 classes covering all types of rhododendrons, trade and advice stands plus magnificent displays of magnolias and camellias…
Read MoreThree days of ‘Paws on Paths’ access to be trialled at RHS Garden Rosemoor
From Monday 17 March, for six months, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden Rosemoor will be trialling a new concept – dedicated dog-friendly days – at the extensive gardens in North Devon. Dog-walking visitors will be welcome to bring their beloved pooches into selected areas in the garden…
Read MoreRHS Rosemoor Glows with seasonal delights this Winter
You needn’t dread the shorter days and longer nights as the seasons change because there are a host of sensory experiences to enjoy at the beautiful RHS gardens in the heart of North Devon. The festive highlight must be the RHS Glow illuminations which transform the impeccably curated horticultural…
Read MoreJoin the baa-rilliant Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep at RHS Rosemoor this summer
This summer holiday, RHS Garden Rosemoor has a fantastic programme of activities for the whole family to enjoy in collaboration with the multi-Academy-Award®-winning studio, Aardman. Visitors to the gardens in North Devon are invited to join Shaun the Sheep in The Great Garden Adventure a range of…
Read MorePopular Vintage Weekend returns to RHS Rosemoor
Travel back in time and enjoy a weekend of nostalgia at RHS Rosemoor’s annual Vintage Weekend, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28 July. Admire a huge and eclectic selection of wonderful classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and caravans on the rolling lawns…
Read MoreA sensory feast awaits at RHS Garden Rosemoor’s Festival of Roses
Immerse yourself in the fragrance and spectacle of thousands of roses in bud and in bloom in two dedicated gardens during the Festival of Roses Saturday 15 June - 14 July. There’s no better place to admire the breadth of colour, shape and habit of these national favourites in early summer. Boasting…
Read MoreEVENT CANCELLED A varied and crowd-pleasing line up planned for Rosemoor Live 2024
Please note the following events are cancelled: Liz Shakespeare ‘The Ordeal of Miss Lucy Jones’ Saturday 18 May at 1:30pm Rosemoor Live – New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince, Friday 28 June, 8pm Rosemoor Live – 80’s Night: Live band and special guests, Saturday 29 June, 8pm Rosemoor Live –…
Read MoreGet creative with wool at RHS Garden Rosemoor
Take part in the Great Wool Weekend at RHS Garden Rosemoor on 13-14 April and discover new ways to use this sustainable, natural material practically and creatively in your life. Whether you are already a fan of wool or not, there is plenty for the whole family to see and do. Discover a new skill in…
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