Events
Throughout the year there are many different events happening at Rougham Estate; join us for seasonal fun.
Events throughout the year
The Reset Retreat
Date: 20th Feb – 21st Feb
Price: £95.00
Come to restore, refresh and reconnect with your body and mind Full day 09:45 – 15:00
The Roaming Sauna at Rougham Estate
Date: 21st Feb – 22nd Feb
Price: £17.00 (social) / £105.00 (private)
Social and private wood-fired sauna sessions.A simple, restorative experience available to book all weekend.
Willow Weaving Workshop: Flowers
Date: 7th Mar
Price: £48.00
Half-day willow-weaving workshops Saturday morning: 10:00-13:00 Saturday afternoon: 14:00-17:00
Ramble and Roots
Date: 16th Mar
Free to join
Short guided walk followed by time at Roots Café Time to chat in a relaxed setting Please email to register interest
Fused Glass Workshop: Flowers
Date: 25th Mar
Price: £65.00
Half-day Glass Fusing workshops Wednesday morning: 10:00-12:30 Wednesday afternoon: 13:30-16:00
Willow Weaving Workshop: Swifts
Date: 11th Apr
Price: £48.00
Half-day willow-weaving workshops Saturday morning: 10:00-13:00 Saturday afternoon: 14:00-17:00
Ramble and Roots
Date: 20th Apr
Free to join
Short guided walk followed by time at Roots Café Time to chat in a relaxed setting Please email to register interest
Fused Glass Workshop: Garden Flowers
Date: 24th Apr
Price: £75.00
Half-day Glass Fusing workshops Friday morning: 10:00-12:30 Friday afternoon: 13:30-16:00
Fused Glass Workshop: Cactus Sculpture
Date: 13th May
Price: £65.00
Half-day Glass Fusing workshops Wednesday morning: 10:00-12:30 Wednesday afternoon: 13:30-16:00
Willow Weaving Workshop: Mini Baskets
Date: 16th May
Price: £48.00
Half-day willow-weaving workshops Saturday morning: 10:00-13:00 Saturday afternoon: 14:00-17:00
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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Since the Barn rethatch has been so popular, we’ve decided to share regular updates on our progress and answer some of your questions.
While you can see the transformation in person (but only from the ground), these posts are for those who can’t stop by regularly and for those who want to see it from a bird’s eye view. They also serve as a wonderful visual record of the project.
As you drive down the avenue towards Blackthorpe Barn, you’ll notice the piles of straw waiting to be transported to the Barn by digger. Progress is well underway and we’re looking forward to sharing the milestones with you!
To answer some of your questions:
Is it full of life?
Absolutely. The old thatch is a bustling habitat for spiders, beetles, moth larvae, and more. It’s its own little ecosystem!
Can we watch?
We’d love for you to see the progress! You and your children are more than welcome to observe from our designated safe zones.
Does the new thatch go on top of the old?
Yes! As long as the base layer is still in good condition, they don`t need to strip it back to the rafters. We remove the weathered surface and fix the new thatch directly into the sturdy old layer. It’s a bit like adding a fresh, protective coat over a solid foundation.
Keep your questions coming. We love to answer them!
#Rethatch #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #restoringheritage
Before the first customer walks through the door, the Rougham Estate is already buzzing with the morning hustle, shared laughs, and a brew or two.
It’s the hidden energy, the morning prep, and the care poured into every single corner.
We love the buzz of a busy day and the team that brings it all to life. It’s what we do, and we love every second of it!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #roughamestateshop #shopinburystedmunds
Our special for this week has a Mediterranean twist.
Get an early taste of summer with this dish of greek giant beans on toasted sourdough with cashew cream, tzatziki, pickled red onions and dill.
Only available this week at Roots Café so don’t miss out.
#Suffolkfood #BrunchSpecials #Eatlocal #Rootssuffolk #RoughamEstate
Sauna season has arrived back at Rougham Estate and is back for February & March.
The Roaming Sauna, led by Sophie, was recently featured by Muddy Stilettos as one of Suffolk’s local wellness experts.
Set against the peaceful backdrop of the Estate, this experience combines the deep heat of a wood-fired sauna with invigorating cold-water plunge tubs providing a powerful contrast therapy experience designed to:
– Boost circulation
– Ease tired muscles
– Clear the mind
– Leave you feeling completely reset
Whether you come with friends, family or simply for some quiet time to yourself, this offers a simple but powerful way to restore balance at this in-between seasonal moment.
You can find the sauna here on:
• 21st & 22nd February
• 7th & 8th March
• 14th & 15th March
• 21st & 22nd March
Book via link in bio or visit www.theroamingsauna.com
Tag someone who needs this or save this for your next reset!
#SuffolkWellness #VisitSuffolk #WoodFiredSauna #ThingsToDoInSuffolk ContrastTherapy
Happy Valentines Day! ❤️
There’s loads we love on the Estate but with new stock arriving all the time in the Rougham Estate Shop, we went to find out what new items are our team’s favourite.
What’s yours?
#roughamestate #valentinesday #lifestyle
This Valentine’s Day, share the love with our specials – only available this weekend, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Feb.
We have:
🍰 Waffle, strawberries, raspberries, Chantilly cream, Nutella sauce, white chocolate and vanilla sauce, and sprinkled with chocolate soil.
☕️Marimba vanilla ruby mocha.
🍷 Prosecco, elderflower cordial, raspberry syrup with mint – if you’re after something with a kick.
Don’t miss out.
#RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #valentinesday
Have you noticed that there are some new dishes on our menu at Roots Café? The newcomer for breakfast time is the Breakfast Bun; perfect for smaller appetites when a full fry-up is too much, or perhaps as a mid-morning snack to keep you going.
It includes grilled sausage meat, black treacle bacon, a fried egg, roasted beef tomato and marinara mayo all nestled inside a toasted brioche bun.
Available all day from 9am. Why not order it the next time you’re here!
Don’t forget our 10% off promotion for your second visit is still running until the end of February.
We’re just off the A14, J45, east of Bury St Edmunds – the perfect breakfast pit-stop.
#suffolkfood #suffolklife #roughamestate
It’s been just over a week since the master thatchers @dodsonbrosthatchers arrived at the Estate to start work on our much loved Blackthorpe Barn.
Watching this ancient craft unfold is a rare privilege for the Estate so we wanted to share the journey so far with you, as it’s not every day you get to see a piece of history being preserved quite like this.
If there is anything you’d like to know about the thatching leave a comment and we’ll try and include the answer in our next update post.
#thatching #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn
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