Christmas Tree Sales
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22nd Nov - 22nd Dec
09:30 - 17:00
Sundays 09:30 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Selection of tree prices
Nordmann Fir 6-7ft ~ £46 7-8ft ~ £55.75 8-9ft ~ £69.75
Norway Spruce 6-7ft ~ £32 7-8ft ~ £36.25 8-9ft ~ £44
About our Christmas Trees
For over forty years Rougham Estate has specialised in growing Christmas Trees, becoming a recognised expert in the field. Renowned for their quality and longevity, our Nordmann Firs and Norway Spruce are carefully nurtured year-round right here on the Estate.
Grown within a mile of Blackthorpe Barn, our Christmas trees are freshly cut within days of going on sale. The only “transporting” involved is by you as you take one home!
NORDMANN FIR
This is the most popular tree in Scandinavia and rapidly gaining in popularity here in the UK. As people put up their trees earlier and earlier, the need for needle retention gets more important. Nordmann Firs retain their needles better than other trees, so for many customers, this makes them a winner.
Nordmann Fir trees will be on sale for the whole time period of selling Christmas trees, subject to availability.
Norway Spruce
These traditional Christmas trees have a really festive scent. We advise you not to bring them indoors too soon, and they will require watering to stay fresh.
Norway Spruce will be only available to buy from early December, subject to availability.
We also have some Fraser Fir trees cut, usually available during December.
All of our Christmas trees are available from Blackthorpe Barn and range in size from three foot tall to 25 foot tall. Come and choose your tree at Blackthorpe Barn where you can both see and smell how fresh they are.
Don’t forget to bring your gloves!
PYO Christmas Tree on the Plantation
Each year, on two weekends in early November you can come and choose your tree on the plantation where it has been growing, before it is cut. This is a wonderful pre-Christmas event for all the family. Find out more here.
Important information
Any trees over 10ft tall must be ordered directly from Simon.
Simon Eddell – Email: simon@roughamestate.com
We offer a tree delivery service within a 30 mile radius of Blackthorpe Barn; costs are dependent on the delivery location.
Contact Simon Eddell, our Christmas Tree manager directly.
Email: simon@roughamestate.com
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Reasons to buy a locally-grown real tree
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Rougham Estate cultivates Christmas trees as a sustainable horticultural crop, not sourced from existing woodlands.
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Grown in fields, not factories, our trees take about 10 years to reach 6ft, providing a habitat for wildlife during the growing years.
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As the trees are growing, they contribute to the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
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Year-round pruning and nurturing support rural employment and the local economy.
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For every harvested tree, a new one is planted, contributing to sustainable horticulture.
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Thousands of new trees are planted annually on approximately 20 hectares of land.
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All trees are grown within 1 mile of Blackthorpe Barn and are freshly cut a matter of days before sale.
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Real trees offer a delightful scent and feel, and they are fully recyclable.
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Rougham Estate is a proud member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Award Winning Trees
In 2002 Rougham Estate became British Christmas Tree Grower of the Year and provided the magnificent tree that stood outside No.10 Downing Street in London, featuring in many news broadcasts at the time. The tree was of such good quality that the Estate was asked to provide the tree for Downing Street twice more in 2004 and 2006.
Eco-friendly Christmas tree netting
Rougham Estate is proud to be using this 100% biodegradable Christmas tree netting to wrap our trees:
- 100% biodegradable Christmas tree netting
- 100% Compostable in commercial facilities
- 65% less energy used to make it than conventional netting
- 75% fewer greenhouse gases
VacuBioNet®
Made from plant-based starch polylactic acid, PLA
Another reason why buying a real tree is good for the planet!
Christmas Tree Care
Cut trees
It is essential that cut trees should be freshly cut when purchased (which all of ours are). The needles should not be dull and dried up. The branches should not be brittle. The outer needles should not fall off if the tree is gently shaken.
- After you have bought your tree it should be kept outside in a cool shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors.
- Before bringing the tree indoors it is an advantage if about half an inch is cut off the butt in order to open up the pores of the tree.
- Mount it in a water-holding stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed up newspaper, and place it away from direct heat.
- Keep the container topped up with water every day; you will be surprised how much it needs.
Pot-Grown Trees
These are trees that have been grown for at least one season in their pots. It is often possible to lift the whole root system out of the pot and see the closely woven root which has grown in the pot. The trees themselves should look fresh.
Potted trees will be small and seldom more than four feet tall.
The trees should be watered and cared for as for any house plant.
After Christmas, they can be left to grow in their pot, but it is much better to re-pot the tree in a larger pot. It is seldom possible to re-pot trees in this way for more than one season.
In the best case these trees would like to be planted out in the garden or some other space after Christmas, as they cannot exist in the pot indefinitely.
Please remember, however, that these are potentially forest trees and will eventually reach a considerable height perhaps 60ft or 20m, so position them in the garden with care.
Over-sized Trees and Tree Delivery
If you have specific requests regarding your Christmas tree we will try and accommodate you, if possible.
We offer a tree delivery service; costs are dependent on the delivery location.
Contact Simon Eddell, our Christmas Tree manager directly.
Any trees over 10ft tall must be ordered directly from Simon.
Simon Eddell – Email: simon@roughamestate.com
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of parking on site
Free to park
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.
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Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.
Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
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✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge - there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.
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🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.
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All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
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Thank you to everyone who came today.
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There’s a great atmosphere in the Barn with so many amazing things to see and buy - perfect for gifts, great as treats for yourself.
Open Sunday 10-4 (and for the next 4 weekends)
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolkarts #suffolkartsandcrafts #christmasmarket
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Day tickets: £2.50 online/£3 on the door, or why not get a season ticket for £10 online to have entry to all 10 days of the whole event (£12 on the door). Open Sat & Sun 10-4
🛍️ The Christmas Shop is brim-full of more decorations than you can dream of, with lighting and gifts too. This is as close as you get to an adult Santa’s Grotto. Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 It’s the last weekend of PYO Christmas tree, with a very few tickets left for Sunday (bookable until 5pm on Saturday evening). Come and find your perfect Christmas tree on the plantation and we’ll cut it a day or two before you collect it.
🎄 Potted Christmas trees are already on sale in the courtyard, with cut trees available from 23rd November.
🧒🏻 The play area with the big bale pyramid and sand pits is set up in the Meadow, with plenty of benches to sit at. Space to run and let off steam, with the beautiful tree trunk sculpture to admire.
🍽️ Roots Café, the sit-down café, is open 9-5 daily (until 4pm on Sundays), with the new Roots&Co takeaway hut open in the courtyard selling tasty treats like Gravy-soaked Turkey & Stuffing in a Roll and mince pies, and mulled wine and coffees. We are joined by @tikka_tonic too, cooking up their delicious New Delhi style street food all made from scratch.
🧑🎨There are still some spaces on the wreath workshops in the coming weeks as well, where you can get crafty yourself.
✨So much Christmas Magic in one place - Rougham Estate is the place to come to make memories.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkcountryside #suffolkmums #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #suffolkshopsmall #christmasfestival #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia #christmashome #suffolkchristmas
✨Blackthorpe Barn is the place to be this weekend!✨
🎄Christmas has landed and the festivities have begun
💍 Arts&Crafts Weekend 1 kicks off with a stellar range of magnificent makers selling their fabulous hand-crafted goods within the setting of the magical medieval thatched Barn. You’ll find quality gifts and treats galore at this Christmas fair.
Day tickets: £2.50 online/£3 on the door, or why not get a season ticket for £10 online to have entry to all 10 days of the whole event (£12 on the door). Open Sat & Sun 10-4
🛍️ The Christmas Shop is brim-full of more decorations than you can dream of, with lighting and gifts too. This is as close as you get to an adult Santa’s Grotto. Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 It’s the last weekend of PYO Christmas tree, with a very few tickets left for Sunday (bookable until 5pm on Saturday evening). Come and find your perfect Christmas tree on the plantation and we’ll cut it a day or two before you collect it.
🎄 Potted Christmas trees are already on sale in the courtyard, with cut trees available from 23rd November.
🧒🏻 The play area with the big bale pyramid and sand pits is set up in the Meadow, with plenty of benches to sit at. Space to run and let off steam, with the beautiful tree trunk sculpture to admire.
🍽️ Roots Café, the sit-down café, is open 9-5 daily (until 4pm on Sundays), with the new Roots&Co takeaway hut open in the courtyard selling tasty treats like Gravy-soaked Turkey & Stuffing in a Roll and mince pies, and mulled wine and coffees. We are joined by @tikka_tonic too, cooking up their delicious New Delhi style street food all made from scratch.
🧑🎨There are still some spaces on the wreath workshops in the coming weeks as well, where you can get crafty yourself.
✨So much Christmas Magic in one place - Rougham Estate is the place to come to make memories.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkcountryside #suffolkmums #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #suffolkshopsmall #christmasfestival #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia #christmashome #suffolkchristmas
Oh yes, there’s more - more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend!
From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling.
Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.
Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry
Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.
With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn
Oh yes, there’s more - more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend!
From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling.
Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.
Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry
Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.
With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn
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