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.
Join us for a special rose garden talk with one of our expert horticultural team at 12pm every Tuesday and Thursday during the festival to learn more about these wonderful plants.
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 – contemporary Spanish guitarist with a distinctive, original style blending Flamenco, Latin, folk and soul influences
- Saturday 27 June: Lara Conley – North Devon singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose earthy folk and blues sound pairs poetic, nature-inspired storytelling with rhythmic guitar, dulcimer and mesmerising vocals. Sharing music from her latest album White Doe
- Sunday 28 June: Roseanna Ball – Devon-based guitarist known for her peaceful fingerstyle playing, blending folk, country and classical influences in relaxed, partly improvised instrumental sets, with over 20 years’ experience as a performer and teacher
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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