Rougham Estate in the heart of Suffolk

Spanning over 3,000 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside, there’s something new to explore every time you visit Rougham Estate. Enjoy meadow walks and delicious food, set against a fascinating historical backdrop.

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Unleash your creativity at Rougham Estate with craft workshops, find supplies in the shop for making your own displays and be inspired by art and craft exhibitions.

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From sunny days amongst the sunflowers to autumnal strolls through ancient Suffolk woodlands, Rougham Estate is the perfect location to enjoy with friends and family. Roots Cafe is open all year for breakfasts and lunches, coffee and cake.

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TODAY’S OPENING TIMES

  • Roots Café 09:00 – 17:00
  • Christmas Shop 09:30 – 17:00 View
  • Arts and Crafts Season Ticket 10:00 – 16:00 Book
  • Arts and Crafts Day Ticket 10:00 – 16:00 Book
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CHRISTMAS AT BLACKTHORPE BARN

As the nights draw in and the temperatures start dropping, Christmas really comes alive on Rougham Estate again, at Blackthorpe Barn.

The renowned Christmas Shop opens its doors on 21 October, with new magic and a whole world full of glorious decorations for you to select from.

In early November you can come to the Christmas Tree plantation and select the very tree you’d like to adorn your home and from the end of November our famous Rougham Estate Christmas Trees go on sale.

For 5 weekends in November and December the well-respected Arts & Crafts Fair is held in the magnificent medieval Blackthorpe Barn itself, with both new and familiar makers joining us on different weekends; this is the place to come to find quality gifts.

With handmade wreaths and Christmas craft workshops coming soon – you don’t want to miss Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn this autumn!

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WONDERFUL WALKS

For time out in nature, the walks around Rougham Estate are a pleasure for all walkers, whether with your dog, family or friends. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the wonderful Suffolk countryside.

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ABOUT ROUGHAM ESTATE

Spanning over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside, Rougham Estate features ancient meadows, green lanes, oak-lined hedgerows, bluebells and orchids, parkland and arable fields. It is proud of its rich historic legacy and works for a sustainable, regenerative future with an emphasis on nurturing, protecting and improving the environment, through both education and example. Visitors are welcome to share these wonders and engage in events throughout the year.

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THE FASCINATING HISTORY

The Rougham Estate traces its history back to Roman times and has seen both Saxons and Vikings and was owned by the local abbey for 600 years. During World War Two an airfield was built and Rougham Hall was bombed. It has been owned by the Agnew family since 1904.

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Where to find us

Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Phone: 01359 270880

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The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding. 
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend. 
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!

Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd

Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.

Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.

Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil

The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding. 
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend.
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!

Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd

Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.

Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.

Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile

#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil

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It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit! 

#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit

It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit!

#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit

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💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better! 
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by. 
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge - there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.

🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday. 
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door. 
Children 16 and under, free. 
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.

🧑‍🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree

ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile

📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. 
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!

#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil

💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better! 
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by.
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge – there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.

🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday. 
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door. 
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.

🧑‍🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree

ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile

📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. 
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!

#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil

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As you explore the country Christmas shop do you notice the different areas that have a story behind them?

Like the gingerbread house which was designed with much thought and inspiration you can’t miss it #CountryChristmasShop #ChristmasShopping #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #GingerbreadHouse

As you explore the country Christmas shop do you notice the different areas that have a story behind them?

Like the gingerbread house which was designed with much thought and inspiration you can’t miss it #CountryChristmasShop #ChristmasShopping #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #GingerbreadHouse

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Don’t miss out on what’s on offer this weekend. This fantastic range of crafts will be here again today. Next weekend there will be some new stall holders showcasing and selling their crafts. #ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping

Don’t miss out on what’s on offer this weekend. This fantastic range of crafts will be here again today. Next weekend there will be some new stall holders showcasing and selling their crafts. #ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping

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Oh yes, there’s more - more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend! 

From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling. 

Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.

Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry

Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.

With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here! 

All the info from 
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile

#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn

Oh yes, there’s more – more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend! 

From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling.

Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.

Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry

Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.

With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here!

All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile

#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn

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