From the Blackmore Vale area, we take you directly to RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, North Devon. Nestled in a Devon valley, Rosemoor blends formal and informal plantings to a magical effect

The original garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor was created by Lady Anne Berry and is a true plantsman’s garden. The whole of Rosemoor is surrounded by woodland, and the acidic soil and valley-bottom location proffer their own challenges, as, despite a generally mild climate, the garden is subject to frosts from October through to May. Highly ornamental gardens with shrubs, roses, perennials and bulbs were established during the first ten years of the gardens’ life, and now the emphasis has shifted to more extensive, long-term projects. The woodlands surrounding the garden have been purchased and are being carefully managed to reintroduce native trees and wildflowers and encourage wildlife.

Stream and rock gully – The stream runs alongside the main pathway leading to Lady Anne’s Garden, it was landscaped using boulders to achieve the effect of walking through a deep rock gully.

Woodland garden – The woodland garden and woodland banks sit on a steep west-facing slope and form part of Lady Anne’s original garden. The planting features a huge variety of ornamental woodland trees and shrubs.

Included:

• Entry to RHS Hyde Hall Show
• Complimentary drinks on the coach when feasible
• Return travel
• Packed lunch

Depart Stalbridge: 08:00
Return Stalbridge: 19:00 approx

All itineraries are approximate and subject to change