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.
WHAT’S ON AT 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 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!
WHAT’S ON AT CHRISTMAS
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.
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.
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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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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This weekend it’s the penultimate Arts&Crafts of 2024 – hasn’t that come around quickly.
If you haven’t been yet, now is the time to come; if you have, there are loads of new makers here this weekend. Here is just a selection of them!
If you’re looking for quality, hand-crafted gifts, you won’t be disappointed here. Come and meet the makers who create each item.
Shown here:
@louisepettersson_craftsperson @pinnielove @luvdaisydaisy @HelenMaxfield @bellearrayjewellery @throw.glaze.fire @bitesizebakehouse @stained_glass_studio @hedkasedesigns @wildknightdistillery @thepinkhareuk PennyWilliams @chamaeleonco
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free of charge. Assistance dogs only.
Find us just outside Bury St Edmunds, off Junction 45 of the A14.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #craftmarket #christmasmarket #lovechristmas #handmadegifts #findagift #suffolkliving #suffolkdaysout
This weekend it’s the penultimate Arts&Crafts of 2024 – hasn’t that come around quickly.
If you haven’t been yet, now is the time to come; if you have, there are loads of new makers here this weekend. Here is just a selection of them!
If you’re looking for quality, hand-crafted gifts, you won’t be disappointed here. Come and meet the makers who create each item.
Shown here:
@louisepettersson_craftsperson @pinnielove @luvdaisydaisy @HelenMaxfield @bellearrayjewellery @throw.glaze.fire @bitesizebakehouse @stained_glass_studio @hedkasedesigns @wildknightdistillery @thepinkhareuk PennyWilliams @chamaeleonco
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free of charge. Assistance dogs only.
Find us just outside Bury St Edmunds, off Junction 45 of the A14.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #craftmarket #christmasmarket #lovechristmas #handmadegifts #findagift #suffolkliving #suffolkdaysout
If you haven’t got your real Christmas tree yet, we have Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce on sale from Saturday (7th December).
You can’t beat the fresh Christmas tree smell!
And while you are here, why not pick up a new bauble to add to your collection from our Country Christmas Shop?
#ChristmasTree #ChristmasIsComing #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasTreeSales #DecorateYourHome
If you haven’t got your real Christmas tree yet, we have Blue Spruce and Norway Spruce on sale from Saturday (7th December).
You can’t beat the fresh Christmas tree smell!
And while you are here, why not pick up a new bauble to add to your collection from our Country Christmas Shop?
#ChristmasTree #ChristmasIsComing #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasTreeSales #DecorateYourHome
Don’t miss out seeing these craft makers at the Arts &Crafts Fair today. Open 10-4, with some new craftspeople next weekend.
#ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping
Don’t miss out seeing these craft makers at the Arts &Crafts Fair today. Open 10-4, with some new craftspeople next weekend.
#ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping
It’s the season for giving! These amazing artisans are only at Blackthorpe Barn for one more day – Sunday 1st December – so come and see them!
The Barn is filled with over 50 talented craftspeople, so you’re sure to find that perfect gift here.
Shown here:
@allaboutthebeads @tim_plunkett_designer_maker @artyactivist_creations @hassinakhanglass @chloescottwovendesign @christine_pike_sculpture @sophiesmithceramics @xuellajewellery @clare_mcewan_artist @waves_of_wood_ltd @kez_print @lizziebrownceramics @matthewread42 @sheilamadder @cpedecorativeglass @ocutterdesign @michelledanielsobypotter @wendytheobaldwildlife @beadedgarden @scofinn RosemarysBears CarolPage @jagorman2019 @megancrooktextiles
Doors open 10-4
Tickets online or on the door. Assistance dogs only.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts #supportindependent #handmade
It’s the season for giving! These amazing artisans are only at Blackthorpe Barn for one more day – Sunday 1st December – so come and see them!
The Barn is filled with over 50 talented craftspeople, so you’re sure to find that perfect gift here.
Shown here:
@allaboutthebeads @tim_plunkett_designer_maker @artyactivist_creations @hassinakhanglass @chloescottwovendesign @christine_pike_sculpture @sophiesmithceramics @xuellajewellery @clare_mcewan_artist @waves_of_wood_ltd @kez_print @lizziebrownceramics @matthewread42 @sheilamadder @cpedecorativeglass @ocutterdesign @michelledanielsobypotter @wendytheobaldwildlife @beadedgarden @scofinn RosemarysBears CarolPage @jagorman2019 @megancrooktextiles
Doors open 10-4
Tickets online or on the door. Assistance dogs only.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts #supportindependent #handmade
😮Can you believe it’s December tomorrow!!!
🎄Christmas is in full swing here at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend🎄
💍 The Arts&Crafts Christmas fair is hosting over 50 fabulous makers selling everything from cheese to furniture – a perfect place to find gifts and treats!
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 Season tickets £10 online (£3/£12 on the door)
🛍️ The Christmas Shop has almost every decoration you can dream of, in styles to match every home! With handmade wreaths for sale too, this is where Christmas starts🎄
Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 Our Rougham Estate Christmas Trees are on sale now. Each one is grown here on the Estate and has only been cut in the past few days. There are pre-cut trees of all sizes – come and find the perfect one for you, with potted trees available too.
Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays) (Norway Spruce available from 7 December)
🟦🌲 It’s the BLUE weekend for the PYO Christmas Trees, so if you put a blue label on your tree, it’s just been cut and is ready and waiting to be taken home. Find it in the tree sales area, held for you until Thursday 5th at 5pm.
🎄Do send us a pic of your gorgeous tree in its finery😃
👩🎨 In the Meadow Room there are wreath-making workshops with @trudi.edmunds.art and willow-weaving with @the__coddiwomplers
Book online
☕️Roots Café is serving tasty dishes, with an added a marquee to help with seating; at the weekends the Roots Takeaway Hut in the courtyard is open, serving mulled wine and mince pies, sausage rolls, bacon baps and more.
Open every day from 9-5 (4 on Sundays)
🧒 Just beside the play meadow, where there are big straw bales to climb on and benches to sit on, there are visiting food trucks. This weekend we are pleased to welcome:
🥘 @tikka_tonic serving their wonderful New Delhi street food
🌯 @badboiburritos with their marvellous Mexican food
🍕 focaccia toasties and sourdough pizzas
🎄 There’s so much to do at Blackthorpe Barn – come and visit and get your Christmas going!
📍 We’re 2 minutes away from Junction 45 on the A14 – just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
ℹ️ More info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn
😮Can you believe it’s December tomorrow!!!
🎄Christmas is in full swing here at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend🎄
💍 The Arts&Crafts Christmas fair is hosting over 50 fabulous makers selling everything from cheese to furniture – a perfect place to find gifts and treats!
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 Season tickets £10 online (£3/£12 on the door)
🛍️ The Christmas Shop has almost every decoration you can dream of, in styles to match every home! With handmade wreaths for sale too, this is where Christmas starts🎄
Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 Our Rougham Estate Christmas Trees are on sale now. Each one is grown here on the Estate and has only been cut in the past few days. There are pre-cut trees of all sizes – come and find the perfect one for you, with potted trees available too.
Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays) (Norway Spruce available from 7 December)
🟦🌲 It’s the BLUE weekend for the PYO Christmas Trees, so if you put a blue label on your tree, it’s just been cut and is ready and waiting to be taken home. Find it in the tree sales area, held for you until Thursday 5th at 5pm.
🎄Do send us a pic of your gorgeous tree in its finery😃
👩🎨 In the Meadow Room there are wreath-making workshops with @trudi.edmunds.art and willow-weaving with @the__coddiwomplers
Book online
☕️Roots Café is serving tasty dishes, with an added a marquee to help with seating; at the weekends the Roots Takeaway Hut in the courtyard is open, serving mulled wine and mince pies, sausage rolls, bacon baps and more.
Open every day from 9-5 (4 on Sundays)
🧒 Just beside the play meadow, where there are big straw bales to climb on and benches to sit on, there are visiting food trucks. This weekend we are pleased to welcome:
🥘 @tikka_tonic serving their wonderful New Delhi street food
🌯 @badboiburritos with their marvellous Mexican food
🍕 focaccia toasties and sourdough pizzas
🎄 There’s so much to do at Blackthorpe Barn – come and visit and get your Christmas going!
📍 We’re 2 minutes away from Junction 45 on the A14 – just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
ℹ️ More info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn
It’s the 3rd Arts&Crafts weekend, with over 50 artisans from around the country showing and selling their crafts at the Barn, from small stocking-fillers to impressive statement pieces. ✨
Crafts include metalwork, ceramics, clothing, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, artworks, sculpture, leather pieces and food. Whatever you may be looking for – you’ll find it here! ✨
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door), Season tickets for all 6 remaining days £10 online (£12 on the door)
Shown here:
@kez_print @j.w.h.mccaughan @sheilamadder @mattbrownmakes @merrywoodhandmade @cpedecorativeglass @shelley.watts @kevcolbeardesign @juliahulmesculpture @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty CarolPage
Children under 16, free entrance. Assistance dogs only.
Just off the A14, J45, outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #craftinaction #britishcraftfair #christmasmarket #handmade #lovehandmade #suffolkart #suffolkartistsandmakers #makermovement #supportindependent
It’s the 3rd Arts&Crafts weekend, with over 50 artisans from around the country showing and selling their crafts at the Barn, from small stocking-fillers to impressive statement pieces. ✨
Crafts include metalwork, ceramics, clothing, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, artworks, sculpture, leather pieces and food. Whatever you may be looking for – you’ll find it here! ✨
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door), Season tickets for all 6 remaining days £10 online (£12 on the door)
Shown here:
@kez_print @j.w.h.mccaughan @sheilamadder @mattbrownmakes @merrywoodhandmade @cpedecorativeglass @shelley.watts @kevcolbeardesign @juliahulmesculpture @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty CarolPage
Children under 16, free entrance. Assistance dogs only.
Just off the A14, J45, outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #craftinaction #britishcraftfair #christmasmarket #handmade #lovehandmade #suffolkart #suffolkartistsandmakers #makermovement #supportindependent
When you visit Roots Café, you`ll find a collection of sheds, each with their own unique story and significance.
One of these is The Dove Cote.
It features a small sit-in structure with a roof covered in white doves
This charming, secluded space for four, is perfect for those who find it difficult to hear in busy, open areas, offering a cosy and private atmosphere.
On top of the shed, you will see a weathervane pointing in the direction of Rougham Hall. It`s symbolic of the World War II German Bomber that bombed a wing of Rougham Hall on 23 September 1940. Life at the Hall came to an abrupt halt, and the Hall, exposed to the elements, remains a ruin today.
The doves represent peace and freedom of the Estate which outweigh the terrors of the war.
So, you know where to come for some peace, history and fantastic food!
#RoughamEstate #history #dovecote #war #peace #dove #suffolkhistory #roughamhall
When you visit Roots Café, you`ll find a collection of sheds, each with their own unique story and significance.
One of these is The Dove Cote.
It features a small sit-in structure with a roof covered in white doves
This charming, secluded space for four, is perfect for those who find it difficult to hear in busy, open areas, offering a cosy and private atmosphere.
On top of the shed, you will see a weathervane pointing in the direction of Rougham Hall. It`s symbolic of the World War II German Bomber that bombed a wing of Rougham Hall on 23 September 1940. Life at the Hall came to an abrupt halt, and the Hall, exposed to the elements, remains a ruin today.
The doves represent peace and freedom of the Estate which outweigh the terrors of the war.
So, you know where to come for some peace, history and fantastic food!
#RoughamEstate #history #dovecote #war #peace #dove #suffolkhistory #roughamhall
What are you doing this weekend? There’s plenty on at Rougham Estate to get you into the Christmas spirit. We have Christmas trees, arts and crafts fair, the country Christmas shop and roots café, so don’t miss out! #CountryChristmasShop #ArtsAndCraftsFair #CraftMakers #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #MagicalMemories
What are you doing this weekend? There’s plenty on at Rougham Estate to get you into the Christmas spirit. We have Christmas trees, arts and crafts fair, the country Christmas shop and roots café, so don’t miss out! #CountryChristmasShop #ArtsAndCraftsFair #CraftMakers #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #MagicalMemories
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