Festival of Roses

Revel in the scent and sight of thousands of rose buds and blooms, a sensory celebration of summer.

Immerse yourself in the fragrance and spectacle of thousands of roses in bud and in bloom in two dedicated gardens at RHS Garden Rosemoor.

Brought to their peak by the ideal conditions in North Devon, there is no better place to admire the breadth of colour, shape and habitat of these national favourites in early summer. Boasting one of the UK’s largest collections of roses, Rosemoor is home to more than 200 different varieties and over 2,000 specimens, ranging from traditional cottage garden climbers to modern varieties, all planted in different settings and combinations in the heart of the garden.

Join one of the weekly tours scheduled for every Tuesday at 12pm throughout the festival to learn more about these beautiful blooms. You can also speak to the friendly RHS Advisory team every Thursday to get expert advice on how to care for your own roses at home. If you are considering adding a rose to your garden, this certainly is the place to do some window shopping to aid your choice, with many varieties in stock in the Garden Centre.

Whether you are gardener or not, it’s a sensory experience that is not to be missed!

You may also like the following events from RHS Garden Rosemoor:

• Next Thursday, 29th May, 11:00 am, Your Garden in Summer - what to do now? in Bideford
• Next Saturday, 31st May, 10:30 am, Printing with Leaves in Bideford
• Next Sunday, 1st June, 10:30 am, Clematis and Lilies Needlefelt Workshop in Bideford

Also check out other Festivals in Bideford.