Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 2
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When:
Date:
Time:
22nd Nov
10:00 - 16:00
23rd Nov
10:00 - 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Day Tickets (usually made available during September)
Online: £2.50
On the door: £3
No charge for children 16 and under
Weekend 2 of Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn
A visit to Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn is like stepping into a world where history and creativity come alive.
Embedded in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, this centuries-old barn brims with the energy of skilled artisans showcasing their finest handcrafted treasures—delicate ceramics, intricate textiles, and beautifully crafted woodworks.
The warm glow of the Barn’s rustic timbers, combined with the festive atmosphere, creates an enchanting setting for discovering one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether you’re hunting for unique gifts or simply soaking in the charm, Blackthorpe Barn’s craft fair is a captivating celebration of artistry and tradition and just perfect for a Christmas outing!
MAKERS at the barn for Weekend 2
Art and Weaving by Katie Green
Birdfeeder Tree
Carol Page
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramics Buy Anja
Claire Folkes Ceramics
Clare McEwan Illustration
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Dee Ayles Jewellery
Elaine Humpleby Ceramic Artist
Gabriella Lane
Hand and Spark Silver
Hannah Dowding Furniture
Hassina Khan Glass
Heirloom Fairies
Honeybee Natural Beauty
Jacquie McNeill Glass Design
Janet Powell
Jasmin Rowlandson
John Gray Furniture
Julia Hulme
Juliet A Gorman
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 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.
Makers sell their creations from individual stalls directly to visitors, using the days between the weekends to replenish their stock.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
Most of the makers prefer to take cards, but it is up to each maker how they wish to take payment.
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.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
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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Well that’s a wrap…
Harvest is complete! Well done to the team who have worked hard day and night to ensure that the crops have been brought into storage safely and in the dry.
In total we’ve harvested a whopping 818 hectares which equates to approximately the same area as 10,225 football pitches!
The hard work doesn’t stop here, preparations have already begun for next year’s harvest with cultivations taking place ready for sowing in late September /early October.
One crop that we have already planted for next year’s harvest is our Oilseed Rape and before we know it the landscape will be glowing yellow again. First we need some rain for the small seed to grow
#HarvestSeason #FarmingLife #RoughamEstate #BuryStEdmunds #teamwork
Well that’s a wrap…
Harvest is complete! Well done to the team who have worked hard day and night to ensure that the crops have been brought into storage safely and in the dry.
In total we’ve harvested a whopping 818 hectares which equates to approximately the same area as 10,225 football pitches!
The hard work doesn’t stop here, preparations have already begun for next year’s harvest with cultivations taking place ready for sowing in late September /early October.
One crop that we have already planted for next year’s harvest is our Oilseed Rape and before we know it the landscape will be glowing yellow again. First we need some rain for the small seed to grow
#HarvestSeason #FarmingLife #RoughamEstate #BuryStEdmunds #teamwork
More and more sunflowers are opening🌻
The sunflower field is open all weekend, including on Bank Holiday Monday, from 9-5 and on into next week.
🌻Come along and enjoy the fabulous Suffolk outdoors, with space to run and play and plenty of photo opportunities.
🌻Roots&Co is serving delicious coffees and snacks, cakes, strawberries and ice creams every day.
📆Next Friday, 29th August, there’ll be a Supper at Sundown evening when the field will stay open until 9pm. Food will be bbq with burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, pulled jackfruit and veggie burgers. It’s first come first served; no booking or tickets needed, just come along and pay for what you want or bring a picnic if you’d like. We’ll also be joined by @geegeebakes and her mouth-watering cheesecakes and crumbles, so get the date in your diary and fingers crossed for good weather.🤞
🌻Sunflowers are sold by the stem, well-behaved dogs are welcome (not in the main maze), free parking and free entrance.
🌻We’re looking forward to seeing you😃👋
All the most up-to-date details on our website.
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #sunflowerfield #sunflowerlove #burytstedmundsandbeyond #burystedmunds #suffolkcountryside
More and more sunflowers are opening🌻
The sunflower field is open all weekend, including on Bank Holiday Monday, from 9-5 and on into next week.
🌻Come along and enjoy the fabulous Suffolk outdoors, with space to run and play and plenty of photo opportunities.
🌻Roots&Co is serving delicious coffees and snacks, cakes, strawberries and ice creams every day.
📆Next Friday, 29th August, there’ll be a Supper at Sundown evening when the field will stay open until 9pm. Food will be bbq with burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, pulled jackfruit and veggie burgers. It’s first come first served; no booking or tickets needed, just come along and pay for what you want or bring a picnic if you’d like. We’ll also be joined by @geegeebakes and her mouth-watering cheesecakes and crumbles, so get the date in your diary and fingers crossed for good weather.🤞
🌻Sunflowers are sold by the stem, well-behaved dogs are welcome (not in the main maze), free parking and free entrance.
🌻We’re looking forward to seeing you😃👋
All the most up-to-date details on our website.
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #sunflowerfield #sunflowerlove #burytstedmundsandbeyond #burystedmunds #suffolkcountryside
Don’t miss out… watson_plants are back from tomorrow until bank holiday Monday.
You’ll be able to find beautiful selection of plants in the courtyard from Friday 22nd August until Monday 25th, 10am til 4pm.
Not only can you browse a selection of quality plants, you’ll be able to pick up expert advice to help your garden thrive.
#RoughamEstate #SuffolkEvents #BuryStEdmunds #popupgarden #plantlovers #plantloverscommunity
Don’t miss out… watson_plants are back from tomorrow until bank holiday Monday.
You’ll be able to find beautiful selection of plants in the courtyard from Friday 22nd August until Monday 25th, 10am til 4pm.
Not only can you browse a selection of quality plants, you’ll be able to pick up expert advice to help your garden thrive.
#RoughamEstate #SuffolkEvents #BuryStEdmunds #popupgarden #plantlovers #plantloverscommunity
After our last successful Butchery evening, we`re hosting another but with a slight difference...
It`ll be Butchery, BBQ & Beer with Thurston Butchers at Roots Café.
On Friday 19th September 2025, 6pm–9.30pm, Roots Café is hosting a special evening with Alastair from Thurston Butchers.
Guests will enjoy a live butchery demonstration exploring pork belly, pork shoulder and beef chuck, with the chance to have a go themselves if they wish. Along the way there’ll be small bites to enjoy, followed by a generous BBQ-style main plate created using the very cuts demonstrated.
A complimentary Humber Doucy beer is included (served after the hands-on section), and the evening ends with time to relax, chat and ask questions. Everyone will also head home with a goody bag of meats to enjoy later.
Tickets are £65 per person, available now via the Rougham Estate website. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
roughamestate.com/welcome
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #ThurstonButchers #ButcheryDemo #FoodieEvents #SuffolkFood #BBQNight #FoodLovers #SuffolkEvents #LocalFoodie #BuryStEdmunds #FoodExperience #MeatLovers
After our last successful Butchery evening, we`re hosting another but with a slight difference...
It`ll be Butchery, BBQ & Beer with Thurston Butchers at Roots Café.
On Friday 19th September 2025, 6pm–9.30pm, Roots Café is hosting a special evening with Alastair from Thurston Butchers.
Guests will enjoy a live butchery demonstration exploring pork belly, pork shoulder and beef chuck, with the chance to have a go themselves if they wish. Along the way there’ll be small bites to enjoy, followed by a generous BBQ-style main plate created using the very cuts demonstrated.
A complimentary Humber Doucy beer is included (served after the hands-on section), and the evening ends with time to relax, chat and ask questions. Everyone will also head home with a goody bag of meats to enjoy later.
Tickets are £65 per person, available now via the Rougham Estate website. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
roughamestate.com/welcome
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #ThurstonButchers #ButcheryDemo #FoodieEvents #SuffolkFood #BBQNight #FoodLovers #SuffolkEvents #LocalFoodie #BuryStEdmunds #FoodExperience #MeatLovers
We have another exciting week on our specials board in Roots Cafe, with some flavours from all over the world.
For a taste of Africa, enjoy our warming brunch special - Shakshuka (for tomato lovers) on Sourdough Toast, topped with a perfectly baked egg and flavourful Chermoula.
Or for a taste of Italy, indulge in our Italian Sausage Sandwich, featuring pesto, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, and fresh rocket.
There’s plenty on the menu for all the family and dogs are welcome too.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #BrunchSpecial #SandwichSpecial #BritishCafé #FoodLovers
We have another exciting week on our specials board in Roots Cafe, with some flavours from all over the world.
For a taste of Africa, enjoy our warming brunch special - Shakshuka (for tomato lovers) on Sourdough Toast, topped with a perfectly baked egg and flavourful Chermoula.
Or for a taste of Italy, indulge in our Italian Sausage Sandwich, featuring pesto, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, and fresh rocket.
There’s plenty on the menu for all the family and dogs are welcome too.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #BrunchSpecial #SandwichSpecial #BritishCafé #FoodLovers
Having had tough growing conditions this year, we feel fortunate to be open as many sunflower fields have closed early or not opened at all.
The downside is that flowering has been very slow and our opening date kept being pushed back. We left the opening date as late as possible to be able to get a couple of weeks in for families to enjoy the outdoor space before schools go back.
However, the late blooming means that many flowers are still in bud. They are getting ready to bloom and every day more are popping open, but it’s a little more fun trying to find the ones that are open. There will be plenty more colour to come over the next weeks.
Please remember entrance and parking are free, so is exploring the sunflowers. You are welcome to come and enjoy the great outdoors and let the children play and run off some steam, and bring a picnic if you like. You only pay for any picked stems you want to take home or anything you buy at the café.
We are open every day 9-5.
Do come back again in a week or so, to see how the flowers are doing.🌻
See you soon!
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolkcountryside #burystedmunds #thingstodowithkids #suffolklife #suffolksunflowers
Having had tough growing conditions this year, we feel fortunate to be open as many sunflower fields have closed early or not opened at all.
The downside is that flowering has been very slow and our opening date kept being pushed back. We left the opening date as late as possible to be able to get a couple of weeks in for families to enjoy the outdoor space before schools go back.
However, the late blooming means that many flowers are still in bud. They are getting ready to bloom and every day more are popping open, but it’s a little more fun trying to find the ones that are open. There will be plenty more colour to come over the next weeks.
Please remember entrance and parking are free, so is exploring the sunflowers. You are welcome to come and enjoy the great outdoors and let the children play and run off some steam, and bring a picnic if you like. You only pay for any picked stems you want to take home or anything you buy at the café.
We are open every day 9-5.
Do come back again in a week or so, to see how the flowers are doing.🌻
See you soon!
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolkcountryside #burystedmunds #thingstodowithkids #suffolklife #suffolksunflowers
🌻It’s the first weekend of Rougham Sunflowers and we are open every day from 9am to 5pm.
🌻With free entry and free parking, you are welcome to come and enjoy the glorious Suffolk countryside.
🌻Coffees, snacks and strawberries are available at the field. Bring a picnic if you like.
🌻Pick the sunflowers as you walk through the trail and pay per stem, taking photos as you go - tag us with @roughamestate
🌻Plenty of space for children to run and play with sandpits, games, pedal tractors, bale pyramids to climb and football goals.
🌻3 miles outside Bury St Edmunds, just off Junction 45 of the A14.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
See you soon😃🌻
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #suffolkdaysout #suffolksummer #summerholidays2025 #daysoutwithkidssuffolk
🌻It’s the first weekend of Rougham Sunflowers and we are open every day from 9am to 5pm.
🌻With free entry and free parking, you are welcome to come and enjoy the glorious Suffolk countryside.
🌻Coffees, snacks and strawberries are available at the field. Bring a picnic if you like.
🌻Pick the sunflowers as you walk through the trail and pay per stem, taking photos as you go - tag us with @roughamestate
🌻Plenty of space for children to run and play with sandpits, games, pedal tractors, bale pyramids to climb and football goals.
🌻3 miles outside Bury St Edmunds, just off Junction 45 of the A14.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
See you soon😃🌻
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #suffolkdaysout #suffolksummer #summerholidays2025 #daysoutwithkidssuffolk
🌻What a wonderful first day we’ve had at the sunflowers! Thank you if you have visited already.
When you’re at the sunflower field we have drinks and snacks available for you provided by Roots&Co, part of Roots Café down at Blackthorpe Barn, just 2 minutes’ drive away from the field.
🍓How about some luscious, juicy strawberries with a choice toppings including caramel, lemon curd, brownie pieces, meringue, Nutella, white chocolate and more, for a real treat?
Or can we tempt you with a sausage roll, or perhaps pastries, or some cake?
🥂Relax in the sunshine with a glass of Prosecco or perhaps a cold @humberdoucybrew beer, or from a selection of soft drinks too.
🍦Ice cream is perfect for these long sunny days with @saffronicecreamco available in various flavours.
Come and relax in the sunflower field and let the children have space to run and climb and play.
🌻See you soon!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
#roughamsunflowers #roughamestate #summerstrawberries #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolksummer #suffolksunflowers #eastanglia #daysout2025 #kidsdaysout #lovesunflowers
🌻What a wonderful first day we’ve had at the sunflowers! Thank you if you have visited already.
When you’re at the sunflower field we have drinks and snacks available for you provided by Roots&Co, part of Roots Café down at Blackthorpe Barn, just 2 minutes’ drive away from the field.
🍓How about some luscious, juicy strawberries with a choice toppings including caramel, lemon curd, brownie pieces, meringue, Nutella, white chocolate and more, for a real treat?
Or can we tempt you with a sausage roll, or perhaps pastries, or some cake?
🥂Relax in the sunshine with a glass of Prosecco or perhaps a cold @humberdoucybrew beer, or from a selection of soft drinks too.
🍦Ice cream is perfect for these long sunny days with @saffronicecreamco available in various flavours.
Come and relax in the sunflower field and let the children have space to run and climb and play.
🌻See you soon!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
#roughamsunflowers #roughamestate #summerstrawberries #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolksummer #suffolksunflowers #eastanglia #daysout2025 #kidsdaysout #lovesunflowers
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