Summer holiday fun at RHS Rosemoor

The Great Garden Adventure with Shaun the Sheep

Join the fun and frolics with Shaun this summer as he learns top tips about how to grow scrumptious fresh food from the garden to keep him in great condition

27 July – 1 September 2024
10am – 6pm, daily
Activities and times vary – see below

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Come and have fun learning top growing tips with Shaun this summer holiday at  RHS Garden Rosemoor. Join in fun farm games, create your own model of Shaun and enjoy family theatre shows. Little nature lovers can enjoy Woodland Wednesdays or join a Summer Stomp through the garden.

Find the Flock by hunting down the three decorated sculptures of Shaun in the garden and meet him ‘in the fleece’ to get a cheeky selfie. 

Garden admission applies. Free to RHS members and children under 5.

Activities are included with garden admission unless marked *

Family trail

Daily, Saturday 27 July – Sunday 1 September
10am – 6pm, self-led trail


Come and join Shaun on his adventure though the garden as he learns what is needed to grow the best fruit and veg to keep him and his friends in tip top condition.

Suitable for all the family

Hide and Sheep Zone

Daily, Saturday 27 July Sunday 1 September
10am – 6pm, around the garden

Play hide and seek with friends and family using the character boards for cover. For even more fun, use Aardman’s free interactive, augmented reality app to bring Shaun to life in 3D, pose for a photo opportunity and complete the stamp collection. See how to download Aardman’s augmented reality app below.

Download Shaun’s Hide & Sheep AR Trail app

Aardman’s Shaun the Sheep Hide and Sheep A.R. Trail app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play or alternatively, scan the QR code at the garden. Once downloaded, enter the RHS Rosemoor location code 1988 and follow the markers at the garden to interact with Shaun in augmented reality.

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Marvellous Eventures Character walkabouts

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Drop-in activities, 11am – 4pm, Learning Centre lawn
Meet Shaun, 30-minute sessions, 11am, 12noon, 2pm and 3pm​

Meet Shaun the Sheep as well as other farmer characters and play tractor-themed games.

Suitable for all the family

Hot Rock interactive theatre performances

Drop-in, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 2.00pm and 2.45pm, in the Learning Centre

Pigging out on the farm 

Monday 29 July, Tuesday 6, Monday 19 and Tuesday 27 August 

Truffles the pig is a bit greedy. Every day on Misty Meadows Farm he eats his way through everyone’s breakfast. Join Mr Puddleford the farmer and his team as they finally teach Truffles to share.

Suitable for all the family

The chicken that forgot how to chicken

Tuesday 30 July, Monday 12 and Tuesday 20 August 

Mr Puddleford and his team can’t find Chicken anywhere. There won’t be enough eggs for everyone if she doesn’t come back soon. Can you help them find her in time for tea?

Suitable for all the family

Reduce, Re – Ewes, Recycle

Monday 5, Tuesday 13 and Monday 26 August

Sheep like to keep their farm nice and tidy, but people keep on messing it up. Join the sheep as they find inventive ways to reuse all the unwanted treasures they find on the farm.

Suitable for all the family

Summer stomp*

Tuesday 30 July, 6, 20 and 27 August
10.30am – 12noon, and 2pm – 3.30pm, starts at Peter Buckley Learning Centre

Join the Education Team for a Summer Stomp - a family version of our popular Welly Walks.

Each Summer Stomp will have a different theme, and will include time spent exploring the Garden, finding out about the plants and wildlife that grow and live at RHS Rosemoor, and finishing with some creative or planting activities.

*£3 per child; suitable for families with children aged 3-11
90 minutes sessions, pre-booking essential

 

Captain Coconut’s Bubble show with face painting*

Wednesday 31 July
10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, in the Garden Room

An unmissable show filled with bubbles and fun plus an opportunity to get your face painted and join the flock.

*£3 per child; suitable for all the family
Pre-booking essential

Woodland Wednesdays*

Wednesday 31 July, 7, 21 and 28 August
90-minute sessions, starts at Peter Buckley Learning Centre

Woodland Wednesdays will have different themes throughout the summer, and will include time spent exploring the woodlands, finding out about the woodland habitat at RHS Garden Rosemoor, and taking part in some creative woodland activities.

*£3 per child; suitable for ages 8-16, pre-booking essential

Claystation sessions*

Thursday 1, 22 and 29 August
10.30am, 12noon and 2.30pm, in the Garden Room

Get creative with this model-making activity where you can make your very own miniature Shaun the Sheep clay figure.

*£2 per person; suitable for children aged 6+
Pre-booking essential

Exmoor Zoo creatures up close*

Friday 9 and 30 August
10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, in the Garden Room

Meet some real animals up close and personal with Steve Eddy from Exmoor Zoo and learn more about some amazing creatures.

*£3 per child; suitable for all the family
Pre-booking essential

Fizz Science Show*

Thursday 22 August
10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, in the Garden Room

This interactive science show returns with even more fascinating fun to entertain all the family.

*£3 per person; suitable for children aged 6+
Pre-booking essential

Did you know?

RHS members get free admission to all non-ticketed events at any RHS Garden, making the membership worth it after just two visits. Additionally, you can get a 30% discount on entry if you travel car-free by showing your bus ticket or bicycle. If you or a family member receive specific income support or benefits, up to six family members can visit for just £1 each with proof.


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