Rose Weekend

Take a walk through our rose arbour with experts from the renowned David Austin, who will be talking all about our different rose varieties, from how to choose the right rose for your garden all the way through to how to nurture and care for them, ensuring your plants thrive and flower. We are very proud to house the largest collection of David Austin Roses outside of their own gardens in Shropshire. With over 150 roses to choose from, join us to truly immerse yourself and learn in our Rose Garden.

We will have a mixture of hourly talks from 11am, both seated and on foot throughout our Rose Collections (where the weather will allow). All talks are free to attend and do not require a ticket. Suitable for all ages and abilities, please gather at the front of our Bulb Market just before each talk begins.

Saturday 13th June

• 11am - Our favourite roses (walking talk if weather allows, if not, we'll stay dry in our Bulb Market!)
• 12pm - Caring for roses and how they are created (seated talk in our Bulb Market)
• 2pm - Cottage Garden Planting (seated talk in our Bulb Market!)
• 3pm - Rose Fragrances and the Shape of their Blooms (walking talk if weather allows, if not, we'll stay dry in our Bulb Market!)

Sunday 14th June - At the moment the weather is looking to be much brighter, so our walking talks will begin at the front of our Rose Arbour

• 11am - Our favourite roses (walking talk if weather allows, if not, we'll stay dry in our Bulb Market!)
• 12pm - Caring for roses and how they are created (seated talk in our Bulb Market)
• 2pm - Cottage Garden Planting (seated talk in our Bulb Market!)
• 3pm - Rose Fragrances and the Shape of their Blooms (walking talk if weather allows, if not, we'll stay dry in our Bulb Market!)

David Austin have been breeding roses for over sixty years. Universally loved by gardeners all around the world, they are synonymous with beautiful, exuberant English roses; but have you ever wondered about the man behind the name or what it takes to create a new rose? Take a seat with the David Austin team as they discuss their history, heritage, what goes into developing the roses we all love and how best to care for them.

If you’re looking for some special advice for your roses at home or how to work naturally in your garden with companion planting, our friendly team will be on hand to de-mystify and help with all your rose related queries, as well as any other gardening questions.

Join us for the rare opportunity to meet the family behind Barbary Pots and discover more about the craftsmanship behind their beautifully hand-thrown Moroccan terracotta pots. Celebrated for their distinctive forms, velvety texture, and unmistakable pale blush colouring, these timeless pieces make the perfect companion to a newly chosen rose.

Naturally, our celebrations will grow throughout the store…pamper garden-weary hands with our Bath and Body collection scented with delicate rose fragrances. Indulge in tasters of Hipsterra Cello and Luscombe drinks, sample sweet rosy delights in our Food Hall and Café and take a break in the shade of our blooming plants area with a spot of artisan gelato.