Getting to RHS Garden Rosemoor

Where is RHS Rosemoor?

RHS Garden Rosemoor is located in the beautiful Torridge valley just outside the historic town of Great Torrington, nestled between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. You can easily reach us from Barnstaple, Bideford and Exeter as well as Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands, Woolacombe and Ilfracoombe.

Our address

RHS Garden Rosemoor
Great Torrington
Devon
EX38 8PH

Key travel information

  • Visit car-free and save 30% on garden admission
  • Bus service from Barnstaple, Bideford and Exeter
  • Access from the scenic Tarka cyle trail
  • Dedicated cycle parking
  • Free car parking

Getting here car-free and saving on garden entry

Make the journey to Rosemoor, part of your day out. Opt for public transport, bike, or foot to get to the garden and leave your car at home. This will entitle you to a 30% discount on the garden entry fee. Keep copies of your train or bus tickets and request the car-free offer at the welcome desk. For a hassle-free travel plan, try Good Journey.

Getting here by train

Trains to Umberleigh and Barnstaple Stations

Travel by train from Exeter and enjoy a peaceful journey following the scenic river Taw to Umberleigh or Barnstaple, and admire the beautiful Devon countryside.

  • Umberleigh station: This is the closest station, located 10 miles from the garden. There is no regular bus service, please use alternative means of travel – a local taxi, by foot or by bike
  • Barnstaple station: Located 13 miles from the garden; from here you can connect with the Stagecoach bus 5B, or join the Tarka cycle trail
Book directly with GWR and pay no booking fees. GWR also offers a range of railcards to suit your needs. All railcards are available digitally and can save you up to a 1/3 on train tickets, helping unlock affordable adventures all year round. For times, tickets and to plan your visit, see the GWR website.

Please note: GWR is a third party. When booking online you are leaving the RHS website and will be governed by GWR’s terms and conditions and privacy policy.

Getting here by bus

Bus service from Exeter to Barnstaple

Catch the 5B bus service, which runs from Exeter to Barnstaple, stopping at the entrance to RHS Rosemoor, six times a day, Monday–Saturday (excluding public holidays).

For more information visit the Stagecoach website.

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See the bus timetable

Please note: The Stagecoach Bus is not currently able to lower the accessible ramp sufficiently to pick up mobility vehicle and wheelchair users, when traveling in the Barnstaple direction. Efforts are underway to find solutions to resolve this situation as quickly as possible.

Event shuttle bus

Shuttle bus timetable for major events

Getting here by coach

Coach travel is a convenient option if you live a little further away. Sit back and relax while someone else does the driving. Coach day trips from around the UK arrive at RHS Rosemoor every week. Contact your local coach operator and ask them the date of their next RHS Rosemoor visit, and remember to let them know if you’re an RHS member.

Getting here on foot or by bike

Walking and cyling routes

RHS Rosemoor is approximately two miles from the Tarka Trail, one of the country’s longest continuous traffic-free walking and cycling paths, linking the North Devon coast to Okehampton. See the trail map detailing the most off-road route, which utilises the old river path and does not have a finished road surface.

Open-air bike parking facilities are provided. Plan your bike journey to RHS Rosemoor on Cycle Streets’ Journey Planner.

Please note: Access to RHS Rosemoor is via the A3124, which is a busy road without footpaths. This route should only be attempted by confident cyclists and is not recommended for families.

Getting here by car

RHS Rosemoor is signposted at Great Torrington and is situated 1 mile south on the A3124 road, which heads towards Exeter. Car parking is free, but please note it is not shaded.

  • Exit the M5 Southbound Exit at Junction 27, and join the A361 link road signposted Barnstaple/Bideford
  • At Barnstaple join A39 signposted Bideford (Atlantic Highway)
  • Keep heading towards Bideford on the A39 until you reach a roundabout signposted to Great Torrington (B3232)
  • Take this road and follow it into Great Torrington

Charging your electric vehicle

There are currently no electric vehicle charging points at the garden, although we hope to have them in the future. See the Zap Map website to find the nearest electric vehicle charging points.

Plan your visit to RHS Rosemoor

Get involved

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