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7th Dec
10:00 - 16:00
8th Dec
10:00 - 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Day Tickets
Online: £2.50
On the door: £3
No charge for children 16 and under
Weekend 4 of Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn
Visiting the Arts and Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn is a charming experience, blending history and creativity in a beautiful rural setting. The 16th-century barn, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, provides a perfect backdrop for showcasing the work of talented artisans.
Visitors can explore stalls filled with unique handmade items, meeting the makers who crafted each piece, from ceramics and textiles to jewellery and home décor.
The warm, rustic atmosphere makes it a delightful spot to find one-of-a-kind gifts, meet craftspeople from around the country, and enjoy the festive ambiance.
MAKERS at the barn for Weekend 4

Art and Weaving by Katie Green

Belle Array Jewellery

Birdfeeder Tree

Bitesize Bakehouse

Caroline Hyde-Brown

Ceramics Buy Anja

Chamaeleon & Co

Claire Pirie Ceramics

Claire Porter Ceramics

Cyndi Speer Fine Artist

Danielle Hopkinson

Dee Ayles Jewellery

Dejay Brinkley Woodturning

Erica Just

Fiona Kingdon - Artist in Wood

Flossy Felts

Forever Garden Metal Artwork

Hannah Dowding Furniture

Hedkase

Helen Maxfield

Honeybee Natural Beauty

Julia Hulme

Kate Wrigglesworth

Kathy Scott
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.
FAQs
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.
Makers sell their creations from individual stalls directly to visitors, using the days between the weekends to replenish their stock.
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!
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 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.)
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.
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.
Many of the makers do take commissions, but this is up to each individual maker.
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Looking for a unique experience this spring? You’ll find a selection of stunning craft workshops here at Blackthorpe Barn, designed to inspire your inner artist:
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Bring along friends, family or simply enjoy a peaceful, creative escape on your own. No experience required—just come and discover a new passion with the help of our friendly, expert tutors.
Spaces are filling fast, so secure your place today!
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👉 DM for a link or visit our website to book now
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Our spring/summer menu has been out nearly two weeks and is proving to be big hit. So if you haven’t been in to try it out yet, why not this weekend?
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More detailed timing and the full route can be found on our website.
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