THE ESTATE
Nestled in Suffolk, the Estate’s enduring appeal is created by blending history, nature and sustainable practices with family-friendly events.
A Suffolk Country Estate
Rougham Estate, located a few miles from Bury St Edmunds, is a rural haven epitomising the timeless charm and natural beauty of East Anglia.
It boasts a rich history dating back through the ages to Roman times. The Estate’s centrepiece, Rougham Hall, although ruined, stands as a testament to its heritage, with the Blackthorpe Barn and the WWII airfield control tower adding unique historical interest.
Besides the fascinating history, the Estate takes its rural responsibilities seriously, ensuring a harmonious balance in its natural surroundings complemented by sustainable forestry and wildlife management. The working farm contributes to the agricultural legacy, while dedicated conservation efforts underscore the commitment to preserving the Estate’s ecological diversity.
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ROUGHAM ESTATE TRUST
The Rougham Estate Trust was established by George Agnew and his late brother John, to safeguard the Estate into the future. Committed to maintaining the Estate’s environment and landscape for the benefit of the public, the Trust also supports cultural and educational initiatives by inspiring young local musicians and preserving the history of the area.
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Simon Eddell
Estate / Christmas Tree Manager
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Shop Manager
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Have you had a look at our outdoor living furniture and accessories? This bistro set makes a lovely addition to your garden. With the splash of colour and a suitable size for most spaces. Grab it before it’s gone.
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Have you had a look at our outdoor living furniture and accessories? This bistro set makes a lovely addition to your garden. With the splash of colour and a suitable size for most spaces. Grab it before it’s gone.
#BistroSet #OutdoorLiving #RoughamEstate #GardenRoomShop #GardenRoom #AlfrescoDining #DontMissOut #summervibes☀️
An afternoon well spent…
Ady, George and Suzy were delighted to be invited to the beautiful Somerleyton Hall to raise a glass to 25 years of @suffolkmag. It was a lovely celebration filled with Prosecco, canapés, and kind words shared.
They wandered through Lord Somerleyton’s breathtaking gardens, where the roses were bursting into bloom and the magnificent Tulip Tree stood proud in flower. A magical setting and a memorable day — Suffolk, you do it so well. 🌸🍾🌳
#SuffolkMagazine #SomerleytonHall #GardenWanderings #RosesInBloom #TulipTreeMagic #CountryLife #CharmingDays #SuffolkStyle
An afternoon well spent…
Ady, George and Suzy were delighted to be invited to the beautiful Somerleyton Hall to raise a glass to 25 years of @suffolkmag. It was a lovely celebration filled with Prosecco, canapés, and kind words shared.
They wandered through Lord Somerleyton’s breathtaking gardens, where the roses were bursting into bloom and the magnificent Tulip Tree stood proud in flower. A magical setting and a memorable day — Suffolk, you do it so well. 🌸🍾🌳
#SuffolkMagazine #SomerleytonHall #GardenWanderings #RosesInBloom #TulipTreeMagic #CountryLife #CharmingDays #SuffolkStyle
Happy Father’s Day!
To celebrate why don’t you pop to Roots Cafe where we have a special offer on 2 for £7 on @humberdoucybrew beer and a steak and egg special.
Tie it in with a lovely walk as the sun is shining.
#fathersday #rootscafe #specialoffer #special #Roughamestate
Happy Father’s Day!
To celebrate why don’t you pop to Roots Cafe where we have a special offer on 2 for £7 on @humberdoucybrew beer and a steak and egg special.
Tie it in with a lovely walk as the sun is shining.
#fathersday #rootscafe #specialoffer #special #Roughamestate
Meet Our Planting Heroines: Nicola and Lucy
Nicola and Lucy are the green-fingered force behind the planting of the Sunken Garden at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate — a hidden pocket of peace, beauty, and resilience.
The garden’s design and layout were created by the Rougham Estate team, transforming what was once a dried-up pond and unofficial dumping ground into a thoughtfully structured space. Lucy and Nicola then stepped in with their planting expertise to bring it to life.
Lucy, with over 20 years in horticulture, brings a deep-rooted passion for plants and the natural world. Nicola, equally devoted to the outdoors, has spent the last decade working with landscapes and learning from nature’s rhythms.
Together, they created the planting plan in early spring 2024 — a labour of love, crafted through one of the wettest winters and springs on record. They were met with compacted ground, poor soil, relentless sun in summer, and waterlogged patches in winter — a real test of gardener’s grit.
With a “right plant, right place” approach, Lucy and Nicola chose hardy perennials, grasses, and bulbs to suit the challenging conditions, support wildlife, and ensure seasonal interest. Over a thousand plants and just as many bulbs later, the garden is now in its second year — thriving, buzzing with life, and truly coming into its own.
A wild triumph. A gentle wonder. A garden with heart, history — and deep roots in teamwork.
#GardenHeroes #Teamwork #Horticulture #NatureLovers #GardeningJourney #SustainableGardening #WildlifeGarden #PlantingPassion
Meet Our Planting Heroines: Nicola and Lucy
Nicola and Lucy are the green-fingered force behind the planting of the Sunken Garden at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate — a hidden pocket of peace, beauty, and resilience.
The garden’s design and layout were created by the Rougham Estate team, transforming what was once a dried-up pond and unofficial dumping ground into a thoughtfully structured space. Lucy and Nicola then stepped in with their planting expertise to bring it to life.
Lucy, with over 20 years in horticulture, brings a deep-rooted passion for plants and the natural world. Nicola, equally devoted to the outdoors, has spent the last decade working with landscapes and learning from nature’s rhythms.
Together, they created the planting plan in early spring 2024 — a labour of love, crafted through one of the wettest winters and springs on record. They were met with compacted ground, poor soil, relentless sun in summer, and waterlogged patches in winter — a real test of gardener’s grit.
With a “right plant, right place” approach, Lucy and Nicola chose hardy perennials, grasses, and bulbs to suit the challenging conditions, support wildlife, and ensure seasonal interest. Over a thousand plants and just as many bulbs later, the garden is now in its second year — thriving, buzzing with life, and truly coming into its own.
A wild triumph. A gentle wonder. A garden with heart, history — and deep roots in teamwork.
#GardenHeroes #Teamwork #Horticulture #NatureLovers #GardeningJourney #SustainableGardening #WildlifeGarden #PlantingPassion
It’s national gin day today…
So what does that mean?
It means we need to celebrate with a special gin drink.
Rosie and Peach Gin Cocktail is a lovely refreshing drink on a hot summers day so don’t miss out while it lasts.
With Rosemary, Peach with Melfords Dry Gin and Breckland Ginger Beer, it’s a winner!
#NationalGinDay #RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #GinSpecial #Cocktail #WhileStocksLast #SummerDrink
It’s national gin day today…
So what does that mean?
It means we need to celebrate with a special gin drink.
Rosie and Peach Gin Cocktail is a lovely refreshing drink on a hot summers day so don’t miss out while it lasts.
With Rosemary, Peach with Melfords Dry Gin and Breckland Ginger Beer, it’s a winner!
#NationalGinDay #RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #GinSpecial #Cocktail #WhileStocksLast #SummerDrink
Father’s Day is this Sunday so we have a special Fathers Day dish available…
Steak, egg and hash. Don’t miss out!
If you haven’t sorted a gift yet, don’t forget we have lots of goodies in our shop and pantry, or vouchers are available.
#fathersday #gift #roughamestate #gardenroomshop #vouchers #rootscafe #treat
Father’s Day is this Sunday so we have a special Fathers Day dish available…
Steak, egg and hash. Don’t miss out!
If you haven’t sorted a gift yet, don’t forget we have lots of goodies in our shop and pantry, or vouchers are available.
#fathersday #gift #roughamestate #gardenroomshop #vouchers #rootscafe #treat
On the farm side of the estate we are always looking at investing in the future of farming – not just to grow crops more efficiently, but to do so in a way that benefits the environment.
We work closely with organisations like Syngenta, Bayer, Omex, Ryvita and the British Beet Research Organisation to trial new technologies and systems that move farming forward.
One of the latest innovations we’ve had on the estate is a camera-controlled spot sprayer, tested in partnership with Syngenta.
As you can see in action, this highly advanced machine uses 156 individual nozzles to precisely target tiny 6cm x 6cm areas, identifying weeds among sugar beet plants and spraying only where needed – all while moving at 7kph across a 6-metre working width.
The level of precision means we can significantly reduce pesticide use, which is a huge win for the environment. Less chemical use, better results, and a lighter touch on the land.
We take real pride in improving the health of our soils, crops and wider landscape – and continuing to invest in technology like this is a key part of that mission.
#RoughamEstate #SustainableFarming #FarmInnovation #EnvironmentalStewardship #PrecisionFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgTech #FarmingForTheFuture #BritishFarming
On the farm side of the estate we are always looking at investing in the future of farming – not just to grow crops more efficiently, but to do so in a way that benefits the environment.
We work closely with organisations like Syngenta, Bayer, Omex, Ryvita and the British Beet Research Organisation to trial new technologies and systems that move farming forward.
One of the latest innovations we’ve had on the estate is a camera-controlled spot sprayer, tested in partnership with Syngenta.
As you can see in action, this highly advanced machine uses 156 individual nozzles to precisely target tiny 6cm x 6cm areas, identifying weeds among sugar beet plants and spraying only where needed – all while moving at 7kph across a 6-metre working width.
The level of precision means we can significantly reduce pesticide use, which is a huge win for the environment. Less chemical use, better results, and a lighter touch on the land.
We take real pride in improving the health of our soils, crops and wider landscape – and continuing to invest in technology like this is a key part of that mission.
#RoughamEstate #SustainableFarming #FarmInnovation #EnvironmentalStewardship #PrecisionFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgTech #FarmingForTheFuture #BritishFarming
Struggling to find something for Father`s Day?
Why not treat him to a voucher that can be used in Roots Café, our Garden Room shop or the Pantry?
If you`d prefer to get him something to open, we also have a fantastic range of gifts in store from edible treats to outdoor items.
We are open daily and 2 minutes from the A14😊
#FathersDay #GiftIdeas #ShopLocal #FathersDayGifts #RootsCafe #GardenRoomShop #ThePantry #SupportLocal #GiftVouchers #TreatDad
Struggling to find something for Father`s Day?
Why not treat him to a voucher that can be used in Roots Café, our Garden Room shop or the Pantry?
If you`d prefer to get him something to open, we also have a fantastic range of gifts in store from edible treats to outdoor items.
We are open daily and 2 minutes from the A14😊
#FathersDay #GiftIdeas #ShopLocal #FathersDayGifts #RootsCafe #GardenRoomShop #ThePantry #SupportLocal #GiftVouchers #TreatDad
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