Arts and Crafts Fair
Come and buy directly from some of the best designer-makers in the UK at Blackthorpe Barn, listed in the “10 Christmas crafts fairs to get you in the festive spirit” by the Crafts Council UK.
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
15th – 16th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
22nd – 23rd Nov
10:00 – 16:00
29th – 30th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
6th – 7th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
13th – 14th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Entrance from the main car park, opposite the walkway to the overflow car parks.
MapPricing:
Day tickets:
Advance (Online) £2.50
On the door £3.00
Age 16 and under free
Season ticket (entry for all 10 days):
Advance (Online) £10
On the door £12
Age 16 and under free
Quality craftsmanship in a charming medieval barn
Opening again in November 2025
If you would like to apply for the 2025 event please submit an application form
This event is an amazing five weekends celebrating some of the best artisan crafts from across the country. The festive, unspoilt 16th century Barn is filled with talented, independent makers selling their own handcrafted work directly to visitors.
We are proud to have been showcasing art and craft as part of Christmas on Rougham Estate for over 30 years, starting in 1991.
Each designer-maker is carefully selected to ensure quality and to provide the ultimate eclectic mix of pieces to enjoy.
This year there are many new makers alongside some popular regulars, each with intriguing pieces for sale. The mix of makers changes each weekend, so there is always something new to see each time you visit.
The Art and Craft Fair is only open at the weekends to allow the makers time during the week to practise their craft and make their wares.
The modest entrance price, compared to similar craft shows, distributes the costs of maintaining the ancient barn and hosting the event here, directly benefiting the makers by ensuring reasonable stall-holder fees. Children aged 16 and under are admitted free of charge.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Tickets bought on the door cost more than tickets bought online
Tickets and Details for each weekend
MEET THE MAKERS
Every independent designer-maker is thoughtfully selected, ensuring both the quality of their work and a wide range of pieces crafted for your enjoyment. All the makers will be personally present, ready to meet visitors and engage in conversations about the inspiration behind their wonderful creations.
Discover an array of crafts ranging from weaving, ceramics, glassware and metalwork, wood creations, natural beauty products, leather items, jewellery, books, foods, baskets and much more. These beautiful items for home and garden are perfect for gifting or perfect for keeping yourself.
Makers’ Grid 2025
- See which makers are coming to Arts and Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn this year by using the grid below. Makers are still being added as the application process proceeds.
- Sort the makers by the Week that they are at the Barn, or by Craft, or search by Name in the Search box, by using the controls at the top of the grid.
- Find out more about Featured Makers, marked with the tag “Featured”, by clicking on their name or picture.
Makers’ Grid for Nov/Dec 2025
Art and Weaving by Katie Green
Baadninish Weaving
BeeInspired
Birdfeeder Tree
Carol Page
Carola Smedjebacka Design
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramics Buy Anja
Claire Folkes Ceramics
Claire Pirie Ceramics
Claire Porter Ceramics
Clare McEwan Illustration
Cleo and Bel
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Danielle Hopkinson
Dee Ayles Jewellery
Dominic Upson Pottery
Donna Goymer Art
Elsie & Tom
Erica Just
Flossy Felts
Forever Garden Metal Artwork
Gabriella Lane
Gallery
We bought a season ticket and attended each and every arts and crafts weekend. Well worth the money and a fantastic event. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work.”
– KM
Rougham Estate really understand Art & Crafts”
– JH
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of free parking on site
Please keep to the 5mph speed limit
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
The car parks close when Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time
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.
The Barn is down the avenue, on the right.
2025 ARTS & CRAFTS APPLICATION
If you want to apply for the 2025 Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate, held in Blackthorpe Barn, please fill in the online application form.
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Celebrate Vegetarian Day today, as well as the 1st October!
One of our delicious specials this week is the perfect dish for this and for enjoying the best of autumn ingredients: whipped ricotta with truffled wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and a balsamic glaze.
You can also always find a good range of our usual veggie-friendly favourites at Roots.
Our other special this week is a tasty roasted thyme chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, red pepper, rocket, Emmental cheese and toasted sourdough bread.
Pop by Roots Café at Rougham Estate and treat yourself to a delicious midweek pick-me-up.
We’re just outside Bury St Edmunds, in the glorious Suffolk countryside. No booking needed.
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The draw for the VIP visit to the Christmas Shop is complete!
We’ve selected the winners of the 50 tickets to the Exclusive VIP Christmas Shop Opening at Blackthorpe Barn.
If you entered, keep an eye on your inbox; successful entrants will receive an email with full details very soon.
Thank you to everyone who entered. We can’t wait to welcome the winners for an afternoon of festive treats, inspiration and first access to this year’s Christmas Shop.
The Christmas Shop will be fully open to the public from Monday 20 October, and then every day 9:30-5:00 (4pm on Sundays) until Christmas.
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Pumpkin season has almost arrived at Rougham Estate!
From next weekend you can wander through the patch, finding your perfect pumpkin and soaking up the colours of autumn in the fabulous Suffolk countryside.
📆Open every weekend in October and daily from 27-31st October, 9-5
🎃Pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
🧒Big bale pyramids, pumpkin games, pedal tractors and sandpits; plenty of space to run and play
🎨Face-painting available every day from @faceitfaceart
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🌛Pumpkins by torchlight and silent disco on Sat 18th and Sat 25th October 6-9; headset tickets available very soon
🥙Food from Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @samu_kitchen @geegeebakes @kiernanscoffee with others joining them on coming weekends
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
🎃There are thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes to be found, but this year’s weather has meant there are fewer of the humongous sized ones around. These pics are all of this year’s crop.
🥾We’ve moved the pumpkin patch around a bit this year, using further parts of the field that haven’t been used before, so get your daily steps in to find your perfect pumpkin. Wear boots or wellies, depending on the weather.
🍁Whether you’re after a perfectly-shaped carving beauty or just a few smaller gourds for decorating you’ll find plenty of choice. It’s a great day out for families, friends and anyone who loves the magic of autumn.
All the details from our website
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Delighted to reveal that we are finalists in the Bury Free Press Business awards for:
Investing in West Suffolk Awards
and
The Green Environment Award 🎉🥳
This is an achievement in itself and we are so pleased to be recognised for the work we do.
We find out on the 10th October if we are successful. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
#buryfreepress #BuryFreePress #buryfreepresscommunityawards #buryfreepressbusinessawards #buryfreepressawards
Massive congratulations to Zac who produces the honey on Rougham Estate!
He has won First Prize for both Liquid Honey and Soft Set Honey at the recent West Suffolk Honey Show, beating more than 20 other entries!
Congratulations to Zac for creating such award-winning honey – a true taste of Rougham Estate!
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We love supporting local, and this week we’re shining a spotlight on Burnt House wines that we sell in the pantry shop and Roots Cafe.
George and Marnie recently visited Burnt House to learn more about their wines and he picks out his personal favourite.
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So yesterday was Ady’s birthday 🎂
But it is also another significant time…
It’s 30 years since he has been involved with Rougham Estate! An incredible journey with lots of stories along the way – including the development of the estate including the award winning Garden Room Shop.
Here’s the teaser but the full version is on our website.
https://roughamestate.com/rougham-post/30-years-at-rougham-estate/
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New specials at Roots Café this week include…
Our Sandwich Special (part of the 2 for £20 deal, Monday to Thursday) is a crispy Tempura Fried White Fish with Thai Green Curried Mayo and fresh Asian Slaw – full of flavour and crunch!
For Brunch, we’ve got Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Bao Buns with Pineapple Salsa and Pickled Red Onions – the perfect mix of smoky, sweet and tangy.
Perfect for a midweek treat or a weekend catch up.
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