Events throughout the year

Christmas Shop
Date: 19th Oct – 23rd DecFree admission and parking
9.30am – 5pm open daily Open to 4pm on Sundays Everything you could desire for the festive season

Pick your own Pumpkins
Date: 24th Oct – 31st OctFree admission, Free parking
9am – 5pm daily Come and wander in the Rougham Pumpkin Patch just before the end of October

Pumpkins by Torchlight & Silent Disco
Date: 24th Oct
Free entry, no booking needed
6pm – 9pm Pumpkins at night! Book headset tickets for silent disco £6

SEN-friendly Pumpkin Sessions
Date: 27th Oct
Price: Free entry, booking essential
9am – 10am Visit the pumpkins in a calm and supportive environment Book free tickets

SEN-friendly Pumpkin Sessions
Date: 29th Oct
Price: Free entry, booking essential
9am – 10am Visit the pumpkins in a calm and supportive environment Book free tickets

Fermentation Workshop
Date: 31st Oct
Price: £38.00
11am – 12:30pm Chef Rowen Halstead (Waste Not Rowen) teaching NEW techniques in this hands-on autumn workshop

Magical Fairy Workshop
Date: 3rd Nov
Sold out
10am – 3:30pm Whole-day workshop to make your own fairy with WildWoodMaker, Sara Sherriff

Wake Up to Your Dreams
Date: 7th Nov
Price: £15.00
9:15am – 12:00pm An interactive talk by Gilly Crow to help you understand just how important dreams can be

Pick your own Christmas Tree
Date: 7th Nov – 8th Nov
Tickets available mid October
10am – 3pm Weekend 1 to visit the plantation and choose your tree Booking Essential

Pick your own Christmas Tree
Date: 14th Nov – 15th Nov
Tickets available mid October
10am – 3pm Weekend 2 to visit the plantation and choose your tree Booking Essential

Willow Weaving Workshops: Star Decorations
Date: 14th Nov
Price: £54.00
10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Half-day willow weaving workshops to learn weaving and have fun

Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 1
Date: 14th Nov – 15th Nov
Price: £2.50
10am – 4pm The first weekend of Arts & Crafts Tickets Online: £2.50 / On the door: £3

Summer Sunflowers
In mid-summer the beautiful sunflower field opens where you can immerse yourself in a sea of vibrant gold. The sight of towering sunflowers, swaying gently in the breeze, creates a picturesque landscape.
The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers, and the warm sunlight adds a golden glow. There’s plenty of space for children to run and play, with coffee and food available. Entrance and parking are free.

Autumnal Pumpkins
Just in time for autumn, the huge pumpkin patch opens with thousands upon thousands of coloured pumpkins dotting the field, ready for picking. The crisp air is filled with the scent of earth and the promise of Halloween.
It is wonderful family fun to come and find the perfect pumpkins for carving or decoration. With space to play and delicious food and drink on offer, it has a fabulous festival feeling. Entrance and parking are free.

Art and Craft
Throughout the year, the tranquil surroundings of Blackthorpe Barn provide the perfect backdrop for discovering unique works of art or learning new skills. From annual exhibitions and regular craft workshops to the famous Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair over five weekends, talented artisans from around the country gather here.
Whether you’re an enthusiast or a casual visitor, experiencing the creativity of arts and crafts at Rougham Estate promises inspiration, cultural enrichment and fun.
Christmas
From late October, step into the festive magic of Rougham Estate’s Christmas events, held at Blackthorpe Barn. The magical Christmas shop opens first, followed by the fun PYO Christmas Tree weekends. Throughout November and December the inspirational Rougham Art and Crafts Fair is held in the impressive thatched barn and our freshly cut Rougham Estate Christmas trees are available for weeks.
The air is filled with festive joy as the whole Barn area transforms into a winter wonderland. Bring family and friends to create lasting memories and enjoy the seasonal cheer at Rougham Estate’s Christmas celebrations.
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Tomorrow, the story begins!
The elves are packing up as we’re getting ready to welcome you into our Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn.
Discover beautifully styled festive rooms, thousands of decorations, unique gifts and inspiration for your own Christmas. From traditional charm to contemporary colour and cosy alpine styling, there’s something to enjoy around every corner.
And when you need a festive pit stop, Roots Café will be ready to welcome you, too.
We open tomorrow, Monday 19 October!
Opening times:
Monday–Saturday, 9.30am–5pm
Sunday, 9.30am–4pm
Free entry and free parking. We can’t wait to see you!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasShop
Wow – what a day we had yesterday!
From blue skies and sunshine, to a couple of short showers followed by a stunning rainbow, and ending with the amazing Pumpkins by Torchlight.
@megan_rae_music put on a wonderful show in the afternoon and it was great to see those with silent disco headsets singing and dancing after dark.
All these pics were taken yesterday-did you get any good ones?
We are open again today, Sunday 18th October, 9am-5pm. There are still thousands upon thousands of pumpkins, all wanting to be chosen and taken home by you.
Please be careful driving to the patch this morning. The Bury half marathon is running under the A14 at Junction 45, where you turn off to come to us, so please drive very slowly there.
And just look at this feast selection of food we have for you at the patch today:
Roots&Co – venison and beef burgers, bagels, breakfast baps, soup, drinks including a bar – cider, lager, wine.
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@badboiburritos – toasted burritos
@pigs_in – from pulled pork to sausages and bacon
@tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
@itsotisbreading – sourdough toasties
@thecreperieshack – sweet & savoury crepes
@geegeebakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@fullthrottlecoffeeco – coffees
@greyscoffee_ – coffees and cakes
@kiernanscoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
Not forgetting face painting all day by @faceitfaceart .
Free entry, free parking, no booking needed. Satnav: IP30 9HX.
Then we are open again from 24th every day to 31st, 9am-5pm, with another Pumpkins by Torchlight with silent disco next Saturday, 24th. Last few headset tickets available.
On 27th and 29th, 9am-10am, we are holding SEN hours where entry is by ticket only.
Book all tickets on our website.
Come along and enjoy the great autumnal outdoors.
We can’t wait to see you 🎃👋
All the details on our website.
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #suffolkevents #burystedmunds
Have you been to Rougham Pumpkins yet? Now is the time to visit (again)!
🎵Saturday 17th 2pm-4pm
Enjoy live music from @megan_rae_music singing both country and Disney songs to join in with. Free entry.
🕺Saturday 17th 6pm-9pm
Pumpkins by Torchlight and the Silent Disco. Free entry, no booking needed to come for the evening. All headsets now booked, but there’ll be a waiting list at the event.
There’s another Silent Disco and Pumpkins by Torchlight on 24th.
Open 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday: free entry, free parking, no booking needed.
Games, bale pyramids, room to run and play, thousands of pumpkins, face painting by @faceitfaceart , plenty of photo ops, thousands of pumpkins waiting to be picked.
🍔Look at the huge range of fabulous food here this weekend.
Here both days as well as Saturday evening:
Roots&Co – venison burgers, beef burgers, bagels, baps, crumble, drinks including a bar – cider, lager, wine.
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@ItsOtisBreading – sourdough toasties
@tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
@thecreperieshack – sweet & savoury crepes
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@fullthrottlecoffeeco – coffees
These trucks are here both days this weekend:
@pigs_in – all your pork favourites
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
Joining us on Sunday 18th:
@greyscoffee_ – coffees and cakes
🎃Find the Pumpkin Patch on Elderstub Lane, Rougham – SatNav IP30 9HX.
Maps and directions on our website.
You are welcome to stay between 5pm-6pm on Saturday but please be aware we will be rearranging the area and you may need to move. The food trucks will close for a break and some will be leaving the patch, so be particularly careful at this time.
On Sunday morning, the Bury St Edmunds half-marathon will be going down Sow Lane from Junction 45, A14, past the entrance to Blackthorpe Barn. Please drive very slowly while runners are there.
The pumpkins are open again 24th-31st Oct every day 9am-5pm, with bookable SEN hours on 27th and 29th.
See you here!🎃
#burystedmunds #suffolkevents #roughamestate
Rougham Pumpkins are open this weekend, 17th & 18th October, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
🎃9am-5pm · Free entry · Free parking · No booking needed
Games, bale pyramids, room to run and play, thousands of pumpkins.
Face painting by @faceitfaceart
🎵Saturday 17th 2pm-4pm
Chill out to live music from the wonderful @Megan_Rae_music
🕺Saturday 17th 6pm-9pm
Enjoy the Pumpkins by Torchlight and boogie on down to the Silent Disco. Free entry, no booking needed to come for the evening, but headsets need to be booked.
Some tickets still available and going fast.
Book via the link in our bio.
🍔Look at the huge range of tasty fabulous food trucks here this weekend.
These are here both days as well as for the evening event:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@ItsOtisBreading – sourdough toasties
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees
These trucks are here both days this weekend:
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks by the swing and pyramid at the Pitch in the Patch
Joining us for Sunday 18th only:
@GreysCoffee_ – coffees and cakes
If you are here at 5pm on Saturday and want to stay for the evening, you are welcome to stay until 6pm but please be aware we will be doing some rearranging and you may need to move. The food trucks will close for a break and some will be leaving the patch, so be particularly careful at this time.
🎃Find the Pumpkin Patch on Elderstub Lane, Rougham – SatNav IP30 9HX.
Maps and directions on our website.
🏃On Sunday morning, the Bury St Edmunds half-marathon will be going down Sow Lane from Junction 45, A14, and past the entrance to Blackthorpe Barn. Please drive very slowly while runners are there.
Then the patch is open for the last time, daily from 24th-31st October, with another evening event on the 24th. All the details from our website.
See you soon!
#roughampumpkins #suffolkevents #burystedmunds #suff
5 days to go!
The most wonderful time of the year is getting closer!
This Christmas, we’re inviting you to step inside a story, with beautifully styled rooms, festive treasures and inspiration for making your own Christmas feel special.
From traditional charm to contemporary colour and cosy alpine styling, there’s plenty to discover at Blackthorpe Barn.
Our Christmas Shop opens on Monday 19 October. Start planning your festive visit!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasCountdown
One week today the magic of Christmas arrives at Blackthorpe Barn, here at Rougham Estate. ✨
You’ll be able to step into the story of Christmas as the beautiful old barn comes alive with festive displays, sparkling decorations and inspiration for the season ahead.
Behind the scenes, the elves are doing the finishing touches ready for you to explore and discover those special pieces that make Christmas feel like magic.
The countdown is on!
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasShop #BlackthorpeBarn SuffolkChristmas
With Weekend 2 of the pumpkins finished, it’s time to think about next weekend’s fun already, and it will be a step-up again 🎃🎉🕺
Yesterday we had @thephonks playing some cool tunes on the Saturday afternoon.
Next Saturday (17th) the brilliant @Megan_Rae_Music will be playing live from 2-4pm.
It’s still free entry, no booking needed. If you want some great autumn festival vibes, come along, enjoy the entertainment while feasting on fabulous food.
Then, why not stay on for Pumpkins by Torchlight and the first of the two famous Rougham Pumpkins Silent Discos this year. From 6pm-9pm the patch will be open for you to search for your pumpkin in the dark. Free entry and no booking needed, but if you want headsets for the silent discos, you need to book these soon (tickets selling fast). Book on our website.
There will be a waiting list for headsets on the night, if you don’t manage to book in advance, and 3 different channels of music playing, with one specifically child-friendly.
If you prefer not to be bothered by music when looking for pumpkins by torchlight, don’t worry – you’ll be surprised at how silent the silent disco really is.
Don’t forget to dress warmly, dress up if you want, pull on your wellies and bring your torches.
Pumpkins by Torchlight is happening on the 17th and 24th October. We can’t wait to see everyone boogying around and having a good time.
These are the food trucks with us next weekend, 17/18 Oct:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes
@ItsOtisBreading – sourdough toasties
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees
@GreysCoffee_ – coffees and cakes (Sunday 18th only)
We’ve had a great weekend this weekend – thank you to everyone who visited. 🙌
And we can’t wait to really get this festival going next weekend! 🎃🕺🎉
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #suffolkevents #burystedmunds
Weekend 2 of Rougham Pumpkins is already here and it’s a good one! Pick your pumpkins from the patch, right where they’ve been growing.
And there’s so much more! Space to run and play games, climb bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sand pits, football goals (bring your own ball)
📣Live music this Saturday afternoon 10th (not 11th as on the slide 🙈) from the fabulous @thephonks (unmute to hear them) 2pm-4pm
Face painting by @faceitfaceart
Enjoy something delicious from these amazing food trucks this weekend:
Roots&Co – bagels, baps, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@whatthe_peck – Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos – toasted burritos
@Pigs_In – all your pork favourites
@Tikka_Tonic – New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack – sweet & savoury crepes (Saturday 10th only)
@GeeGeeBakes – cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@KiernansCoffee – coffees, drinks & snacks by the swing and pyramid at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo – coffees (Saturday 10th only)
@greyscoffee_ – coffees and cakes (Sunday 11th only)
Bring your own picnic if you like.
🎃NEW FIELD! The pumpkins are in a new field this year, south of J45, A14 on Elderstub Lane. SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Driving directions in a previous reel, maps and directions on our website
🎃Free entry, free parking, no booking needed
🎃Open 9am-5pm each weekend in October and then daily from 24th to 31st. Open until 9pm on Saturdays 17th and 24th
🎃Find the golden pumpkin and win 1 barrow of pumpkins
🎃Pumpkins by Torchlight and Silent Disco on 17th and 24th October 6pm-9pm. Last headset tickets still available
🎃SEN-hours ticketed-entry only on 27th and 29th October 9am-10am
🎃Well-behaved dogs welcome on a short lead in the picnic area and in a small area of the patch
All the details from our website.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Pumpkin Festival!!
See you at the patch 🧡
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolkevents #pickyourownpumpkin
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