Run Vibes 5K Run at the Sunflowers
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
7th Aug
17:30 - 22:00
Where:
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field
Just south of Junction 45 of the A14,
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds
Detailed directions with the map below
For your SatNav, use the postcode: IP30 9HX
Pricing:
Tickets
per person for the run only £5
per person for the run and a bagel £14.50
Book directly through Eventbrite
Running through the sunflowers
This summer the sunflower field at Rougham Estate is the setting for something a little different. Run Vibes brings their relaxed and sociable 5k trail run to the Estate, taking runners through the sunflower fields, along paths and out into the surrounding Suffolk countryside.
The run is open to all abilities and all paces, whether you cover the route in 18 minutes or an hour, you’re equally welcome here.
The run sets off at 6.30pm, but arrive from 5.30pm to settle in and soak up the atmosphere. After the run, the real magic begins. The Roots&Co Kiosk at the sunflower field will be serving freshly prepared bagels, drinks will be flowing and Solis DJs will be spinning chilled music as the sun sets over the sunflowers. It’s the kind of evening that’s as much about the people and the place as it is about the running.
Spaces are limited, so if an evening of good company, great food and a gentle run through one of Suffolk’s most beautiful summer landscapes sounds like your kind of thing, don’t leave it too long to book.
TICKETs
This event is organised and run by RunVibes.
Tickets are booked directly with Run Vibes on Eventbrite – link here.
Important information
How it Works
01
Come to the Rougham Sunflower field
Postcode for your SatNav: IP30 9HX
02
The event opens at 17:30
03
The run briefing is scheduled for 18:20
04
The Run itself will start at 18:30
Please don’t worry if you’re running late – you can join the run later on as we’ll have extra runners as well and the route will be signposted.
05
Afterwards, unwind with freshly prepared bagels from Roots&Co, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Discounted food prices are available when pre-ordering. Additional bagels may be available on the night at full price.
Bagel fillings:
1. Ham and cheese/ plain cheese
2. Ham, Emmental cheese, wholegrain mustard mayo, gherkins, sauerkraut
3. Pesto, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, lemon sumac & red onion.
4. Falafel, vegan mint yoghurt, pickled red cabbage, iceberg, sriracha hot sauce.
06
Enjoy the chilled music from Solis DJ's in the field as the sun sets across the sunflowers.
07
Sunflowers available for sale at the usual price
£2 each
£8 for 5 stems
£12 for 10 stems
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, south of A14, Junction 45
Elderstub Land, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HX
On arriving at the Sunflower and Pumpkin Field you will be directed by a member of staff to park; there is ample parking on grass.
The sunflowers and pumpkins are in a new field for 2026
The field is just east of Bury St. Edmunds, easily accessible from the A14 and clearly sign-posted from Junction 45.
From J45, A14 Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn left (first exit) on the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go under the A14 bridge
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
From the J45, A14 Westbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the end of the A14 slip road
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
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It’s the news you have been waiting for!!
The sunflower field is BACK and we can confirm its opening will be next Monday 27th July! 🌻
Please note it is at a new field so simply follow the signs from the A14, junction 45. It’s still very close to Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
Free to attend and free parking. You only pay for the sunflowers you pick and food you wish to buy.
Open every day for 2-3 weeks from 9am-5pm, and 10am-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The 9am - 10am hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for SEN-friendly sessions, which need to be booked (tickets are free).
Don’t miss out.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead, but we ask they are kept within the designated doggy areas. They are welcome in the big picnic area and in the little dog path through the sunflowers, but not in the main sunflower maze due to problems in previous years.
There will be some wonderful evening events coming too - keep your eyes open for details coming very soon!
We look forward seeing you then!
Full details can be found on our website in the link in our bio.
These pics were taken just a few days ago at the field. The flowers are beginning to open, with more opening each day.
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We’ve got two tasty specials this week you won’t want to miss…
Salad of the week
A sweet and zingy salad of pineapple, avocado, cucumber, red onion, chilli, mixed leaves with a hot honey dressing.
Or
Chipotle roasted chicken, guacamole, spinach, feta, fried egg and salsa verde
Pop in and don’t miss out! Open daily until 4pm.
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We’re hiring here at Roots Cafe, Rougham Estate.
Two exciting vacancies are now available - Sous Chef and Chef De Partie.
Great chance to join a friendly team in a beautiful Estate setting.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity and want to be part of a well-loved local business, apply now through Indeed.
These roles are open to applicants aged 18 and over, and full details are available on the job listings link in our profile. Don’t miss your chance to apply.
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One of the best things about walking around Rougham Estate is that every visit offers something different.
As you wander through the Estate, you get to experience lovely views like this one, with our nosy cattle grazing peacefully in the evening light, alongside woodland, open countryside and plenty of nature to enjoy.
Whether you’re walking the dog, stretching your legs or simply taking some time out, why not finish your visit with a coffee, lunch or a sweet treat at Roots Café?
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Sunflowers…
They’re growing nicely!
Our sunflowers are making great progress, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for this year’s Pick Your Own Sunflowers event at our new location. It won’t be long before the fields are bursting with colour, creating the perfect spot for picking your own blooms, capturing some beautiful photos and making summer memories.
Keep an eye on our social channels and website for opening dates. We promise it’ll be worth the wait.
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Exactly a week on from the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards, we’ve received the official photographs from the evening, and they were too good not to share.
Congratulations once again to our owner George Agnew on being named Business Person of the Year. It was a proud moment and a wonderful recognition of his leadership, vision and commitment to the future of Rougham Estate.
Thank you to the East Anglian Daily Times for a fantastic evening celebrating businesses from across the region.
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Looking for a reason to get outdoors?
Don’t forget, Ramble and Roots returns on Monday.
Why not join us for a relaxed guided walk around the beautiful Rougham Estate, taking in the countryside, enjoying good company and getting some fresh air along the way.
After the walk, why not stay for a coffee, breakfast or lunch at Roots Café? Well-behaved dogs are welcome too.
The walk is free to join, but we’d appreciate it if you could register your place in advance by booking a free ticket on our website.
We look forward to seeing you.
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It’s National Ice Cream Day, and with the sunshine sticking around, there’s no better excuse to treat yourself - and your dog!
At Roots Café, we’re serving handcrafted, award-winning Saffron ice cream in a delicious range of flavours, including Vanilla, Chocolate, Lemon Curd & Meringue, Mint Chocolate, Salted Butter Caramel, Strawberries & Cream and Vegan Vanilla.
And because no family member should miss out, we also sell dog-friendly ice cream available, so your four-legged companion can enjoy a cool treat too.
Why not call in after a walk around the Estate and celebrate National Ice Cream Day with us?
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