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Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 1
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16th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
17th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
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Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Day tickets
Online: £2.50
On the door: £3
No charge for children 16 and under
Weekend 1 of Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn
Rougham Estate is renowned for its captivating arts and crafts events that bring together artists, craftsmen, and enthusiasts from all around. Nestled in a picturesque setting, these events offer a unique platform for creativity to flourish. From workshops led by skilled artisans, where participants can learn traditional techniques and modern innovations, to vibrant art exhibitions showcasing a diverse range of visual expressions, Rougham Estates’ arts and crafts events provide an immersive experience for all.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist looking to refine your skills or simply an admirer of the creative process, these events offer a wonderful opportunity to engage with the world of art and crafts in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
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MAKERS at the barn for Weekend 1
Art and Weaving by Katie Green
Aurora Lombardo Designs
Carola Smedjebacka Design
Caroline Brogden - Contemporary Jewellery
Ceramics Buy Anja
Clare Wainwright Stained Glass
Colin Boatman Woodturner
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Dejay Brinkley Woodturning
Donna Goymer Art
Feather and Hare
Graham Portlock Photographer
Hazel Bay
Honeybee Natural Beauty
Jenny Portlock Wood Engravings and Linocuts
John Gray Furniture
Julia Hulme
Kate Keller
Kate Welton Ceramics
Katie Bagstaff
Katie Millard - Organiser
Kev Colbear Design
L K Renshaw Pottery
Leather Design and Craft
Where to find us
Plenty of free parking on site
Please keep to the 5mph limit
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
The Arts and Crafts Fair attracts a wide range of very talented artisans, some of whom are local to the area and others travel considerable distances to join us.
Find out which makers are joining us on each weekend by seeing the Arts and Crafts Fair page.
You can sort the makers by week and by craft.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Yes, there is a different mix of makers at the Barn every weekend.
A very few makers stay with us all 5 weekends, but most makers are at the Barn for one or two weekends, with new makers joining every weekend. This means there is always something new to see each weekend.
See the Arts and Crafts Fair page for more information about which maker is with us on which weekend. You can sort the grid of makers by week and by craft.
Yes, we accept both cards and cash for the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Or you can buy a ticket for a reduced price online.
Children 16 and under are admitted for free.
Most of the makers prefer to take cards, but it is up to each maker how they wish to take payment.
Many of the makers do take commissions, but this is up to each individual maker.
A day ticket for the Arts and Crafts Fair gives you entry to that one day of the Craft Fair, where around 50 makers have gathered.
You can buy the ticket online for £2.50 or for £3 on-the-door.
The season ticket is a great option if you are a fan of quality, handcrafted items.
For £10 (online) or £12 on-the-door, the season ticket gives you access to all 5 weekends (10 days) of the Arts and Crafts Fair. (This price is less than a single day ticket for many equivalent craft fairs in the region.)
There is a wide range of arts and crafts for sale at the fair, from jewellery and ceramics to leather-, glass-, metal- and woodwork, food and drink, art and much more.
Each maker is specifically selected to ensure quality and variety.
You can see more about the makers on the Arts and Craft Fair page.
The cost of the maintenance of an ancient barn such as this one is considerable, as is running an event like the Arts and Crafts Fair.
In order to support the makers and artisans we distribute these costs over both the stall-holders and visitors, thereby keeping the stall-holder fees down.
We charge a small entry fee for every visitor over 16, pricing our tickets very modestly compared to most other craft shows of this calibre.
The £2.50 (online) or £3 on-the-door day-ticket price is less than, for example, standard online postage costs, dropping to £1 per day for an online season ticket. That’s significantly less than a cup of coffee!
Our prices have remained the same over the past years despite the costs rising. By contributing the small entrance cost, you are supporting both Suffolk heritage and the talented craft-makers.
Thank you!
Makers sell their creations from individual stalls directly to visitors, using the days between the weekends to replenish their stock.
Yes, the different parts of the Barn has heating; Roots Café and the toilets have underfloor heating, the shop and the long barn have gas heating and the thatched barn has radiant electric heaters.
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Exciting news…
We have a new menu at Roots Café!
From lunch to brunch, to a fantastic selection of Ciabattas in the two for £20 deal (Mon-Thurs), you’ll want to give it a try.
There’s something for everyone.
Open 9am to 4pm daily. To view full menu visit the link in our bio.
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Exciting news…
We have a new menu at Roots Café!
From lunch to brunch, to a fantastic selection of Ciabattas in the two for £20 deal (Mon-Thurs), you’ll want to give it a try.
There’s something for everyone.
Open 9am to 4pm daily. To view full menu visit the link in our bio.
#NewMenu #RootsCafé #VeganDishes #VegetarianDishes #RoughamEstate #FoodLover #Foodie
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful ladies out there! 🌸
If you`re joining us for Afternoon Tea at Rougham Estate`s Roots Café, we hope you have a delightful experience filled with laughter, joy, and delicious treats.
Here’s to making beautiful memories with loved ones today! Enjoy every moment!
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🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful ladies out there! 🌸
If you`re joining us for Afternoon Tea at Rougham Estate`s Roots Café, we hope you have a delightful experience filled with laughter, joy, and delicious treats.
Here’s to making beautiful memories with loved ones today! Enjoy every moment!
#MothersDay #RoughamEstate #AfternoonTea #CelebrateMum
Enjoy Rougham Estate in the sunshine this weekend!
Whether you come for breakfast, a walk a takeaway or to visit the Garden Room Shop, we look forward to welcoming you!
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Enjoy Rougham Estate in the sunshine this weekend!
Whether you come for breakfast, a walk a takeaway or to visit the Garden Room Shop, we look forward to welcoming you!
#RootsCafé #suffolkcountryside #RoughamEstate #CafeOpen #BuryStEdmunds #Walks #Sunshine #Breakfast #FamilyTime
Little treasures for little ones in the Garden Room Shop
Our Garden Room Shop is full of beautiful finds for children of all ages. From adorable baby gifts to fun and educational treats for toddlers and beyond, there’s something for every little explorer.
Find soft toys and cosy blankets for the tiniest ones, plus puzzles, books, and maps to spark curiosity as they grow. We also have lovely decorations for children`s rooms – from charming prints to playful accessories that make their space feel special.
Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little something to brighten up their room, pop in and take a look.
#GardenRoomShop #GiftsForKids #LittleExplorers #ChildrensBooks #ToyTreasures #KidsRoomDecor #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #TheGardenRoomShop
Little treasures for little ones in the Garden Room Shop
Our Garden Room Shop is full of beautiful finds for children of all ages. From adorable baby gifts to fun and educational treats for toddlers and beyond, there’s something for every little explorer.
Find soft toys and cosy blankets for the tiniest ones, plus puzzles, books, and maps to spark curiosity as they grow. We also have lovely decorations for children`s rooms – from charming prints to playful accessories that make their space feel special.
Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little something to brighten up their room, pop in and take a look.
#GardenRoomShop #GiftsForKids #LittleExplorers #ChildrensBooks #ToyTreasures #KidsRoomDecor #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #TheGardenRoomShop
Spring has finally arrived at Rougham Estate, and our farm team is hard at work planting this season`s sugar beet.
Unlike our cereals and oilseed rape, sugar beet is planted using a highly mechanised precision drill. This advanced equipment spaces the seeds 16 cm apart within each row, with the rows set exactly 50 cm apart. To achieve this level of precision, the seeds are coated in clay, ensuring they are perfectly round and uniform.
The sugar beet will be harvested between October and January and delivered to the Bury St Edmunds factory to be transformed into Silver Spoon Sugar. Interestingly, this field is just 2 miles away from the factory, providing a lovely backdrop for our work!
#RoughamEstate #SugarBeet #Farming #SpringPlanting #Agriculture #PrecisionFarming #SustainableFarming #HarvestSeason #BuryStEdmunds #FarmLife #SilverSpoonSugar #BritishFarming #FieldToFactory #CropGrowing
Spring has finally arrived at Rougham Estate, and our farm team is hard at work planting this season`s sugar beet.
Unlike our cereals and oilseed rape, sugar beet is planted using a highly mechanised precision drill. This advanced equipment spaces the seeds 16 cm apart within each row, with the rows set exactly 50 cm apart. To achieve this level of precision, the seeds are coated in clay, ensuring they are perfectly round and uniform.
The sugar beet will be harvested between October and January and delivered to the Bury St Edmunds factory to be transformed into Silver Spoon Sugar. Interestingly, this field is just 2 miles away from the factory, providing a lovely backdrop for our work!
#RoughamEstate #SugarBeet #Farming #SpringPlanting #Agriculture #PrecisionFarming #SustainableFarming #HarvestSeason #BuryStEdmunds #FarmLife #SilverSpoonSugar #BritishFarming #FieldToFactory #CropGrowing
The sun was shining for the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce today for their event in our Meadow room.
If you host corporate days and would like a small intimate space for your events then the Meadow room is perfect. Set in the beautiful countryside. with refreshments provided by our Roots Café it’s ideal.
More info on our website and link in bio.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Events #CorporateDays #MeadowRoom #TrainingDays #TeambuildingDays #SuffolkCountryside #suffolkcountryside
The sun was shining for the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce today for their event in our Meadow room.
If you host corporate days and would like a small intimate space for your events then the Meadow room is perfect. Set in the beautiful countryside. with refreshments provided by our Roots Café it’s ideal.
More info on our website and link in bio.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Events #CorporateDays #MeadowRoom #TrainingDays #TeambuildingDays #SuffolkCountryside #suffolkcountryside
Notice to all our valued customers.
Please note, tomorrow, 26th March, we will be stocktaking in the Garden Room Shop, meaning a large part of the shop will be closed off to allow us to complete this.
However, Roots Cafe, Pantry Shop, and walks will be open as usual.
Thank you for your understanding - the Garden Room Shop will be back open on Thursday 27th March.
#StockTaking #ShopUpdate #CafeOpen #RootsPantry #WalksAvailable #ThankYou #RoughamEstate #Temporary #businessasusualonThursday
Notice to all our valued customers.
Please note, tomorrow, 26th March, we will be stocktaking in the Garden Room Shop, meaning a large part of the shop will be closed off to allow us to complete this.
However, Roots Cafe, Pantry Shop, and walks will be open as usual.
Thank you for your understanding - the Garden Room Shop will be back open on Thursday 27th March.
#StockTaking #ShopUpdate #CafeOpen #RootsPantry #WalksAvailable #ThankYou #RoughamEstate #Temporary #businessasusualonThursday
Specials for this week are…
Prawn Ciabatta with lime & coriander dressing, avocado, lettuce and beef tomato. This is a taste sensation but it makes it even tastier knowing it’s part of the two for £20 deal - available Monday to Thursday only.
We also have the Nacho Bowl with chipotle pulled beef, avocado, cheddar, garlic aioli, jalapeños and pickled red onions. A warming and filling dish.
Roots Cafe is open every day from 9am to 4pm.
#RoughamEstate #LocalProduce #ciabattadeal #Specials #OnOffer #LimitedTimeOnly #Nachos #PrawnSandwich #RootsCafé
Specials for this week are…
Prawn Ciabatta with lime & coriander dressing, avocado, lettuce and beef tomato. This is a taste sensation but it makes it even tastier knowing it’s part of the two for £20 deal - available Monday to Thursday only.
We also have the Nacho Bowl with chipotle pulled beef, avocado, cheddar, garlic aioli, jalapeños and pickled red onions. A warming and filling dish.
Roots Cafe is open every day from 9am to 4pm.
#RoughamEstate #LocalProduce #ciabattadeal #Specials #OnOffer #LimitedTimeOnly #Nachos #PrawnSandwich #RootsCafé
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