The best of Time Off in Devon Here’s our very personal choice of the best events worth a trip out to see this summer 1. MONKTON WYLD COURT, nr Charmouth – Garden Work Week


4th – 9th July, Details on 01297 560342


Spend a week working alongside the gardeners in the organic Victorian kitchen garden and grounds. The course is fully residential and attendees will develop their gardening skills as well as enjoying visits to the stunning local Jurassic coast.


2. RHS ROSEMOOR, Great Torrington – The Scented Garden


28th July, 11am Details on 01805 626800


Follow your nose around the dramatic North


Devon garden with David Squire as you learn about the best of scented foliage and flowers in the garden. Plenty of advice will be given on growing the plants featured, and a comprehensive plant list will be provided. Booking essential.


3. NT KNIGHTSHAYES, Tiverton – Topiary Trimming 12th August,1.30pm – 4.30pm Details on 01884 254665


Watch the Knightshayes’ gardeners give the famous topiary its annual trim! Chat to the gardeners as they work, pick up some trimming tricks and maybe have a go yourself!


4. COLYTON COUNTRY MARKET


27th July & 24th August,


9.30am – 1pm


Feast your eyes (and taste buds!) on an amazing range of local produce at one of the biggest outdoor food markets in the


South West. Stallholders from Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall offer a variety of food including fresh fish, rare breed meats, west country cheese and more.


5. HAMPTON COURT PALACE, Surrey – RHS Flower Show


6th – 11th July, Details on


0844 338 7524 No introduction


needed to the world’s largest annual flower show! Now in its 21st year, and with a new layout and a Shakespearean theme, the internationally renowned show offers an amazing collection of show gardens, horticultural exhibitors, trade stands, and the ever-popular Festival of Roses.


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