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.
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.
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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Rougham Estate Gift Vouchers
Treat someone special to a memorable visit to Rougham Estate with a gift voucher that can be used in both Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop.
Whether it’s coffee and a tasty brunch at Roots Café, a unique find from the Lifestyle and Garden Shop, something beautiful for Christmas (mid-October to December, including Christmas trees) or a luxury treat from the Pantry Shop, your gift voucher is valid for 1 year from the time of purchase and can be used over multiple visits.
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.
THE FASCINATING HISTORY
The Rougham Estate traces its history back to Roman times. It 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. The Estate has been owned by the Agnew family since 1904.
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.
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Ground Plan of Blackthorpe Barn, including parking
THE ROUGHAM POST
Keep up to date with all things on the Rougham Estate.
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 mid-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. Applications now open for 2026.
With handmade wreaths and Christmas craft workshops available – you don’t want to miss Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn this autumn!
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NEVER MISS A THING
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As we come to the end of our thatching today, we have last week’s progress videos to share with you. While things may look as though they’ve slowed down, it’s quite the opposite, we’re now into the finer finishing details.
The thatch has taken on a beautiful golden colour and the roof is now fully watertight. We’re so pleased with how everything is coming together and can’t wait to share the final video with you in the next few days once the scaffolding is down.
#thatching #heritagecraft #traditionalbuild #restorationproject
If you’ve been thinking “I need a day to reset…” this is it.
A full day at Rougham Estate this coming Sunday is the perfect opportunity to slow down, breathe, and properly switch off.
Woodland walk in the spring sunshine, yoga, sauna + cold plunge, sound bath… and a nourishing lunch to finish the day off.
A few spaces are still available but not many. So if you would like to join us book now via the website ☺️
#reset #wellbeingday #roughamestate
If you have been watching the rethatch with interest and are wanting to see it in action – then don’t wait any longer. The thatching is set to finish on Tuesday next week!
As we’ve been on our thatching journey, we’ve been asked plenty of questions and we’ve discovered even more along the way. It’s been a real learning curve for everyone on the Estate and George has been right at the heart of it answering as many questions as he can.
You can watch the full video on our website in The Rougham Post (link in bio), but here’s a little taster of some of the questions we’ve been asked.
#RoughamEstate #ThatchingJourney #TraditionalCrafts #HistoricBuildings
Chefs… still working nights?
There’s another way.
At Roots Café, we’re looking for a Chef de Partie to join a kitchen built around daytime hours, proper food and a place that lets you breathe.
Set in the Suffolk countryside, this is hospitality with a different rhythm.
No late nights.
Seasonal, creative cooking.
A team that genuinely cares.
If you’re ready for a change – or know someone who is – this could be the one.
👉 Apply via the link in our bio
👉 Or tag a chef who needs this
#chefdepartie #chefjobsuk #suffolkjobs #burystedmunds #worklifebalance❤️
After a week of chocolate, half-term chaos, and at least 47 “I need a minute” moments… this is your sign.
@the_roaming_sauna_ is back this weekend – wood-fired, tucked into the meadow and ready to sort you out.
Hot sauna.
Cold plunge.
Repeat until you feel like a new human.
No emails.
No noise.
Just heat, cold and a bit of Suffolk calm.
Go on… you’ve earned it.
📅 ⏰
10th Apr 18:00 – 21:00
11th Apr 09:00 – 19:00
12th Apr 11:00 – 16:00
17th Apr 18:00 – 21:00
18th Apr 11:00 – 20:00
👉 Limited spaces – don’t hang about
Book direct with The Roaming Sauna @the_roaming_sauna_
#RoughamEstate #saunalife #reset #roamingsauna
This is going to be a banger…
Forget the Great British Bake Off, make room for the Great Rougham Sausage Vote.
Our chefs, alongside Thurston Butchers have been busy dreaming up some seriously creative flavours for a brand new exclusive Rougham sausage and now it’s down to you to finish the creativity off.
Vote for your favourite flavour in the poll on stories, or comment below and the winning sausage gets made into a limited edition weekly special, right here at the café.
We’re heading to @thurstonbutchers next week to bring the winning sausage to life, so your vote actually matters!
The contenders are:
1. Nduja & Burrata
2. Bloody Mary
3. Smoked Cheddar & Apple
4. Spiced Lamb & Mint
5. Chipotle & Brie
6. Fajita
7. Apple & Cranberry
So, what’s your favourite?
Poll closes Thursday 16th April – so vote and rope in your mates, and may the best banger win.
#poll #sausageflavours #roughamestate #rootscafe
We’ve had lots of interest in our upcoming Cherry Blossom workshop that we can taste the Prosecco!
For those who haven’t heard the news, The Canvas Club is our brand-new social painting experience hosted at our popular Roots Café on April 24th.
We are pairing professional art guidance from Day Design with the cosy, rustic atmosphere of Blackthorpe Barn for a night of acrylic painting, grazing, and sipping.
Every guest gets their own masterpiece to take home, fueled by a glass of bubbly and a curated selection of tapas.
If you’ve been thinking about trying something new or just need a creative night out, we’d love to see you there.
Seats are filling up, so head to the link in our bio to make sure you’re part of our very first session!
#proseccoevening #tapasnight #roughamestate
We’ve featured our new adults’ menu, but we also have a new children’s menu.
There’s plenty on the list to satisfy all types of little eaters.
So if you fancy a day out this week, you can rely on Roots Café to be a safe destination for all the family. We also welcome well-behaved dogs.
Have a walk around our beautiful Estate first, perhaps?
#Rootscafe #roughamestate #kidsmenu #newdishes
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