Special Community Weekend at RHS Rosemoor opens gardens to all for just £1

Residents are warmly invited to come and watch spring unfurl at RHS Rosemoor for just £1 on the weekend of 2-3 March. The special discounted tickets are available through advance booking only and all ticket holders will receive their entrance fees back in the form of catering vouchers to use during their visit.

At this time of year, the beautiful gardens in the valley below Great Torrington are literally bursting into life. You can relax on a peaceful lakeside stroll and admire the sunny swathes of daffodils as you go or marvel at the magnolias and smell the subtle scent of wisteria blooms opening.

You might prefer to take in the first burst of blossom in the Cherry Garden and follow the upper Woodland Walk to see an amazing variety of rhododendrons and camellias. Or catch some colour as the spring bulb season starts in the different ‘garden’ rooms – thousands are planted in beds and containers throughout the 65 acre site every year.

Families can enjoy free drop-in craft or planting sessions near the Learning Centre from 10.30 – 1.00 and 2.00- 4.00 or follow a fun leaf-rubbing trail or ‘explorer’ map, letting their imaginations run wild in two dedicated adventure play areas. Or, they can try their hand at den building, visit Mr McGregor’s Garden in the fruit and veg garden, play pooh sticks on the bridges or roll down the sloping lawn of the sprawling Bicentennial Arboretum.

There will also be opportunities to learn about what makes the garden so special, hear about what it takes to care for it and how the RHS team share their love and knowledge of gardening and nature with the communities around them.

Make a day of it and bring a picnic or treat yourselves to a light bite or delicious lunch in the Garden Restaurant, where the menu shines the spotlight on the fresh produce that comes straight from the garden to the kitchen when harvested.

There has never been a better time to visit but, if you already have commitments that weekend, Rosemoor’s event schedule for the year is now confirmed, as follows:

Spring Flower Show, Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 March

The Alpine Garden Society Show, Saturday 23 March        

Easter Holidays - The Giant Egg Hunt, Friday 29 March – Sunday 14 April

The Great Wool Weekend, Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 April

RHS National Rhododendron Show, Saturday 20 - 21 April

Great Hobby Weekend, Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 May

Evening Walkies, Wednesdays 8 May, 12 June, 10 July and 4 September

Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair, Sunday 12 May                            

Rosemoor Live, Thursday 16, Friday 17, Sunday 19 May and Friday 28, Saturday 29 June, Friday 5 July

Summer Half Term - Family Gardening Festival, Saturday 25 May – Sunday 2 June           

Festival of Roses, Saturday 15 June – Sunday 14 July

Vintage Weekend, Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 July*                          

Rosemoor Flower Show, Friday 16 – Sunday 18 August*                           

Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair, Saturday 7 September                           

Discover India Weekend, Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September                 

Festival of Flavours, Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 October                      

Half Term - Spooky Plants, Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November                

Winter Sculpture Exhibition, Saturday 9 November – Tuesday 31 January '25      

Living Sculptures Weekend, Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November                  

Magic of Christmas Craft & Food Fair, Fri 15 - Sun 17 and Fri 22 - Sun 24 November and Saturday 30 November – 1 December                     

Glow 2024, Dates TBC      

Christmas Panto, Sunday 8 December                           

Christmas Carol Concert, Sunday 15 December

*shuttle bus service available

 Whilst admission will return to normal pricing after the Community Open Weekend, Rosemoor offers a 30% discount off garden entry throughout the year to all visitors who can prove they travelled car-free, even on event days! (Excludes specifically ticketed events).

And, as the nation’s largest gardening charity working to open up gardening for anyone, anywhere, £1 tickets are also available throughout the year for those receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit or Employment and Support Allowance – details are available online.

Please note: Tickets to for the Community Open Weekend are limited and must be booked in advance. If you do not have a booking, normal garden admission will apply.

Community Open Weekend

https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=151&ESRC=CMS

Full RHS Rosemoor events listings

https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/whats-on