A sensory feast awaits at RHS Rosemoor鈥檚 Festival of Roses 14 June 鈥� 13 July 2025
Immerse yourself in the fragrance and spectacle of thousands of roses in bud and bloom during the Festival of Roses at RHS Garden Rosemoor , Saturday 14 June – Sunday 13 July 2025, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.
With two dedicated rose gardens, there’s no better place to admire the breadth of colour, shape and habit of these national favourites in early summer. Boasting one of the UK’s largest collections of roses, RHS Rosemoor is home to more than 200 different varieties and over 2,000 specimens.
Ranging from traditional cottage garden climbers to modern varieties, the roses are planted in different settings and combinations in the heart of the garden. The vast collection even includes cultivars classified as ‘endangered’ and ‘vulnerable,’ so is well worth a visit.
Festival highlights
Rose Weekend
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June 2025
Rose craft and food fair
Explore the rose-themed artisan craft and food fair in the airy Garden Room and discover beautiful handmade items, created by some of the best crafters and producers in the West Country, available to buy. Browse for clothing, jewellery, homeware, cosmetics and edibles made by exhibitors ranging from fine artists and craft specialists to soap and candle makers and local delicacy producers.
Rose walks and talks
Learn more about these charismatic plants on a rose walk and talk with one of our gardeners – 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Get your thorny questions answered at the special Rose Advisory Service between 10am–4pm each day of Rose Weekend.
Kick back to live music
Go for a wander through the gardens to admire the roses, then kick back and let their scent wash over you as you listen to some live music and birdsong on the Winter Garden lawn – you can even grab a takeaway picnic to enjoy.
Performers include:
- Friday 20 June: Tasmin Ball, 11am–12noon and 2pm–3pm
- Saturday 21 June: Rosanna Ball, 11am–12noon and 2pm–3pm
- Sunday 22 June: Formidable Force, 11am–12noon and 2pm–3pm
Rose garden tours
Tuesdays, 17 June – 8 July 2025
Stop and smell the roses on one of our weekly tours, every Tuesday at 12 noon throughout the festival, and learn more about these beautiful blooms. Or, join a general garden tour starting at 11am every day (places allocated on a first-come-first-served basis).
Gardening advice
You can also speak to the friendly RHS Advisory team every Thursday to get expert advice on how to care for your roses at home.
Try a workshop
Combine your visit with one of our workshops and learn a new skill.
Please book your place in advance:
Acrylic Painting in the Rose Garden
Saturday 14 June 2025, 10.30am–4.30pm
Capture the summer colour of the rose garden or individual blooms in this vibrant, forgiving and versatile medium, with step-by-step tuition.
Wildflower Meadows
Thursday 26 June 2025, 11am–12.30pm
Learn how our meadows were created and how you could establish one at home, including annual maintenance and the tools involved.
Summertime in Oils
Saturday 5 July 2025, 10.30am–4.30pm
Painting directly from life in our beautiful gardens, explore different methods and techniques for capturing flowers using oil paints in a lively and expressive style.
Painting an Abstract Floral Display
Sunday 13 July 2025, 10.30am–4.30pm
Enjoy a relaxing, creative day painting a colourful abstract floral arrangement to take home and display right away.
Take the festival home
If you’re considering adding a rose to your garden, RHS Rosemoor is the place to do some window shopping, with many varieties in stock in the
RHS Rosemoor Garden Centre. You’ll also find rose feed, root grow and tools to help any established roses already in your garden.
Food and drink
Make a day of it and enjoy a flavour-filled lunch made with produce harvested fresh from the garden or treat yourself to a delicious Devon cream tea with stunning views in The Garden Restaurant. For the ultimate treat, book ahead for a decadent summer afternoon tea with sweet and savoury goodies inspired by the garden’s summer harvest.
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