A sensory feast awaits at RHS Rosemoor’s Festival of Roses 13 June – 12 July 2026
Immerse yourself in the amazing fragrance and spectacle of thousands of roses in bud and bloom during the Festival of Roses at RHS Garden Rosemoor, supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.
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 in its two dedicated rose gardens and around the wider garden. There’s no better place to admire the breadth of colour, perfume and habit of these beautiful flowers in early summer.
Ranging from traditional cottage garden climbers and shrub roses to modern repeat-flowering varieties, the roses are planted in different settings and combinations within the heart of the garden. The vast collection even includes cultivars classified as ‘endangered’ and ‘vulnerable,’ as well as some of the earliest roses in cultivation, so is well worth a visit.
Festival highlights
Rose Weekend
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026
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 noon and 3pm. 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 26 June: Jules Moberly – plays contemporary Spanish guitar with a unique blend of Flamenco, Latin music, folk and soul
- Saturday 27 June: Lara Conley – singer songwriter exploring themes of nature with her poetic storytelling style
- Sunday 28 June: Roseanna Ball – singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist rooted in folk and counytry music
Gardening advice
You can speak to the friendly RHS Advisory team every Thursday to get expert advice on how to care for your roses at home.
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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