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.
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.
With handmade wreaths and Christmas craft workshops available – you don’t want to miss Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn this autumn!
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
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Rougham Pumpkins are open this weekend, 17th & 18th October, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
🎃9am-5pm · Free entry · Free parking · No booking needed
Games, bale pyramids, room to run and play, thousands of pumpkins.
Face painting by @faceitfaceart
🎵Saturday 17th 2pm-4pm
Chill out to live music from the wonderful @Megan_Rae_music
🕺Saturday 17th 6pm-9pm
Enjoy the Pumpkins by Torchlight and boogie on down to the Silent Disco. Free entry, no booking needed to come for the evening, but headsets need to be booked.
Some tickets still available and going fast.
Book via the link in our bio.
🍔Look at the huge range of tasty fabulous food trucks here this weekend.
These are here both days as well as for the evening event:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@ItsOtisBreading – sourdough toasties
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees
These trucks are here both days this weekend:
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks by the swing and pyramid at the Pitch in the Patch
Joining us for Sunday 18th only:
@GreysCoffee_ – coffees and cakes
If you are here at 5pm on Saturday and want to stay for the evening, you are welcome to stay until 6pm but please be aware we will be doing some rearranging and you may need to move. The food trucks will close for a break and some will be leaving the patch, so be particularly careful at this time.
🎃Find the Pumpkin Patch on Elderstub Lane, Rougham – SatNav IP30 9HX.
Maps and directions on our website.
🏃On Sunday morning, the Bury St Edmunds half-marathon will be going down Sow Lane from Junction 45, A14, and past the entrance to Blackthorpe Barn. Please drive very slowly while runners are there.
Then the patch is open for the last time, daily from 24th-31st October, with another evening event on the 24th. All the details from our website.
See you soon!
#roughampumpkins #suffolkevents #burystedmunds #suff
5 days to go!
The most wonderful time of the year is getting closer!
This Christmas, we’re inviting you to step inside a story, with beautifully styled rooms, festive treasures and inspiration for making your own Christmas feel special.
From traditional charm to contemporary colour and cosy alpine styling, there’s plenty to discover at Blackthorpe Barn.
Our Christmas Shop opens on Monday 19 October. Start planning your festive visit!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasCountdown
One week today the magic of Christmas arrives at Blackthorpe Barn, here at Rougham Estate. ✨
You’ll be able to step into the story of Christmas as the beautiful old barn comes alive with festive displays, sparkling decorations and inspiration for the season ahead.
Behind the scenes, the elves are doing the finishing touches ready for you to explore and discover those special pieces that make Christmas feel like magic.
The countdown is on!
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasShop #BlackthorpeBarn SuffolkChristmas
With Weekend 2 of the pumpkins finished, it’s time to think about next weekend’s fun already, and it will be a step-up again 🎃🎉🕺
Yesterday we had @thephonks playing some cool tunes on the Saturday afternoon.
Next Saturday (17th) the brilliant @Megan_Rae_Music will be playing live from 2-4pm.
It’s still free entry, no booking needed. If you want some great autumn festival vibes, come along, enjoy the entertainment while feasting on fabulous food.
Then, why not stay on for Pumpkins by Torchlight and the first of the two famous Rougham Pumpkins Silent Discos this year. From 6pm-9pm the patch will be open for you to search for your pumpkin in the dark. Free entry and no booking needed, but if you want headsets for the silent discos, you need to book these soon (tickets selling fast). Book on our website.
There will be a waiting list for headsets on the night, if you don’t manage to book in advance, and 3 different channels of music playing, with one specifically child-friendly.
If you prefer not to be bothered by music when looking for pumpkins by torchlight, don’t worry – you’ll be surprised at how silent the silent disco really is.
Don’t forget to dress warmly, dress up if you want, pull on your wellies and bring your torches.
Pumpkins by Torchlight is happening on the 17th and 24th October. We can’t wait to see everyone boogying around and having a good time.
These are the food trucks with us next weekend, 17/18 Oct:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes
@ItsOtisBreading – sourdough toasties
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees
@GreysCoffee_ – coffees and cakes (Sunday 18th only)
We’ve had a great weekend this weekend – thank you to everyone who visited. 🙌
And we can’t wait to really get this festival going next weekend! 🎃🕺🎉
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #suffolkevents #burystedmunds
Weekend 2 of Rougham Pumpkins is already here and it’s a good one! Pick your pumpkins from the patch, right where they’ve been growing.
And there’s so much more! Space to run and play games, climb bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sand pits, football goals (bring your own ball)
📣Live music this Saturday afternoon 10th (not 11th as on the slide 🙈) from the fabulous @thephonks (unmute to hear them) 2pm-4pm
Face painting by @faceitfaceart
Enjoy something delicious from these amazing food trucks this weekend:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes (Saturday 10th only)
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks by the swing and pyramid at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees (Saturday 10th only)
@greyscoffee_ – coffees and cakes (Sunday 11th only)
Bring your own picnic if you like.
🎃NEW FIELD! The pumpkins are in a new field this year, south of J45, A14 on Elderstub Lane. SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Driving directions in a previous reel, maps and directions on our website
🎃Free entry, free parking, no booking needed
🎃Open 9am-5pm each weekend in October and then daily from 24th to 31st. Open until 9pm on Saturdays 17th and 24th
🎃Find the golden pumpkin and win 1 barrow of pumpkins
🎃Pumpkins by Torchlight and Silent Disco on 17th and 24th October 6pm-9pm. Last headset tickets still available
🎃SEN-hours ticketed-entry only on 27th and 29th October 9am-10am
🎃Well-behaved dogs welcome on a short lead in the picnic area and in a small area of the patch
All the details from our website.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Pumpkin Festival!!
See you at the patch 🧡
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolkevents #pickyourownpumpkin
Autumn brings plenty of seasonal ingredients that are perfect for preserving, pickling and fermenting.
Chef Rowen Halstead returns with his popular for a hands-on fermentation workshop at Rougham Estate on Saturday 31 October, where you’ll learn new techniques and create two seasonal ferments to take home: spiced pumpkin sauerkraut and orchard fruit kombucha chutney.
If you’ve joined us for one of our previous fermentation workshops, you’ll be pleased to know this is a new workshop with new techniques. Each session uses different seasonal ingredients and explores new recipes and techniques, so there’s always something new to discover.
It’s suitable for beginners and those with a little more experience, with plenty of practical guidance along the way.
Find out more and book your place on the Rougham Estate website.
#RoughamEstate #FermentationWorkshop #Fermentation
A little autumn atmosphere over our fields…
A special scene of mist rising over a field of freshly drilled Winter Barley, with the soft autumn light, we felt was worth a share!
While the countryside is settling into autumn, the farming year is already looking ahead, with the next crops getting established across the Estate.
#RoughamEstate #AutumnAtRougham #WinterBarley
What if your dreams are trying to tell you something?
On Saturday 7th November, join psychotherapist Gilly Crow for Wake Up to Your Dreams, an interactive talk exploring why our dreams can be so intriguing and what they might tell us about ourselves.
Gilly has spent more than 35 years working as a psychotherapist in the Suffolk countryside, with dreams at the heart of much of her work. Her approach is not about trying to find a neat meaning for every dream, but about exploring what our dreams might reveal and why they can be meaningful.
Whether you have recurring dreams, are curious about your unconscious or simply wonder why we dream at all, this promises to be a fascinating morning.
Saturday 7 November
9.15am–12pm
£15 per person
Tea, coffee and mince pies will be provided, and Gilly’s book will also be available to buy on the day.
Booking is essential.
Find out more via the link in our bio.
#RoughamEstate #WakeUpToYourDreams #GillyCrow
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