RHS Rosemoor hosts Vintage Weekend
Reminisce about the good old days at RHS Rosemoor’s celebration of all things vintage, which returns to the beautiful gardens near Great Torrington on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.
More than 150 authentic vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and other agricultural machinery will grace the gently sloping lawn in the spacious Arboretum. Visitors will be able to meet the owners in person and learn about what it takes to care for these machines and what makes each one so special.
As well as this eclectic range of vehicles, there will be also be entertainment to suit all ages and tastes.
Learn all about civilian life during the Second World War in our Stream Field with 1940's re-enactors. Or, rest awhile in a deckchair and enjoy music from a bygone era, with 1940’s singers and Lindy Hop Dancing. At midday enjoy our mini wartime theatre production then meander around the vintage emporium, where you will find beautiful things for your home.
You can also book onto some special, paid for events:
- Saturday 29 July, 2pm - 4.30pm: Dig for Victory Then and Now
Learn how to make the most of your available growing space and choose the tastiest crops of vegetables, fruit and herbs for year-round production. Members £30, Non-members £42, advance booking recommended.
- Sunday 30 July, 2pm - 4.30pm: Vintage Tea Dance
Learn the foxtrot, waltz or another ballroom classic then relax with a delicious cream tea whilst you watch a dance demonstration. All tickets £15, advance booking recommended.
Family fun includes a Punch and Judy show, steam traction engine rides and vintage games as well as a host of delicious outdoor catering available in Lady Anne’s Garden from 10am–4pm throughout the weekend.
You can also treat yourself to a free ride on a Vintage Bus with a return service shuttle bus running between South Street Carpark in Torrington and Rosemoor. Times are as follows:
Great Torrington South Street Car Park to Rosemoor
10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12noon
Rosemoor to Great Torrington South Street Car Park
1pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm.
All of this is included with normal garden admission (RHS members go free and you can join at the garden). So you can get nostalgicand explore 65 acres of stunning gardens for a great day out! The Vintage events run from 10am–4pm while the gardens stay open until 6pm. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment and also to speed up entry.
Make a day of it on Saturday 29 July and visit Great Torrington’s ‘History Alive’ event where you can discover the town’s fascinating history though walks, talks and exhibitions.
For more information and to book tickets, visit
Vintage Weekend https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=377&ESRC=CMS
‘Dig for victory: then and now’ workshop https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=4097&ESRC=CMS
Vintage Tea Dance https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/viewevent?EFID=82&ESRC=CMS
‘History Alive’ at Great Torrington https://great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk/2023/06/20/history-alive-programme-29th-july-2023/
