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Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 3
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When:
Date:
Time:
30th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
1st 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 3 of Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn
A visit to Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn offers a delightful mix of tradition and artistry.
Set within the beautiful, historic barn, it is filled with stalls showcasing handcrafted goods, from pottery and glassware to unique textiles and artwork with each maker present to talk about their craft.
The cozy, rustic atmosphere enhances the experience, making it a perfect outing for discovering one-of-a-kind pieces and meeting talented local artisans. With its seasonal charm and creative offerings, Blackthorpe Barn is an ideal spot for finding special gifts or simply enjoying a leisurely day of browsing.
MAKERS at the barn for Weekend 3
All About the Beads
Birdfeeder Tree
Carol Page
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramics Buy Anja
Chloe Scott Woven Design
Christine Pike
Clare McEwan Illustration
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Country Charm-Cottage Clothing
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Dee Ayles Jewellery
Dejay Brinkley Woodturning
Elaine Humpleby Ceramic Artist
Fiona Kingdon - Artist in Wood
Hannah Dowding Furniture
Hassina Khan Glass
Honeybee Natural Beauty
Julia Hulme
Juliet A Gorman
Kate Wrigglesworth
Kathy Scott
Katie Millard - Organiser
Kev Colbear Design
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
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.
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.
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.
Most of the makers prefer to take cards, but it is up to each maker how they wish to take payment.
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.)
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.
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!
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 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.
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It’s a bustling time of year for us!
Not only have we been busy with our Christmas shop, tree sales, and café, but the farm has kept us busy too!
After planting our sugar beet, we’ve ploughed and sown our final field of winter wheat—the fantastic KWS Cranium variety, perfect for Group 4 hard feed. This wheat will help nourish our furry friends in East Anglia!
Let the festive fun and farming adventures continue!
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It’s a bustling time of year for us!
Not only have we been busy with our Christmas shop, tree sales, and café, but the farm has kept us busy too!
After planting our sugar beet, we’ve ploughed and sown our final field of winter wheat—the fantastic KWS Cranium variety, perfect for Group 4 hard feed. This wheat will help nourish our furry friends in East Anglia!
Let the festive fun and farming adventures continue!
#FarmLife #ChristmasSpirit #WinterWheat #SugarBeet #EastAnglia #SustainableFarming #HappyHarvest #FarmingFun
Roots Cafe is back open today and every day, including Bank Holidays, from 09:00 to 16:00.
We very much welcome dogs, but please keep their paws on the floor 🐾
While you’re here why not stretch your legs with your family and explore the beautiful walks around the estate. Different options available for all abilities and more can be found on the link in our bio. You can grab a takeaway drink with you.
We hope to see you soon.
#DogWalkers #BlackthorpeBarn #GoodFood #roughamestate #RoughamEstate #walks #RootsCafe #EastAnglia #Suffolk #plannedwalks
Roots Cafe is back open today and every day, including Bank Holidays, from 09:00 to 16:00.
We very much welcome dogs, but please keep their paws on the floor 🐾
While you’re here why not stretch your legs with your family and explore the beautiful walks around the estate. Different options available for all abilities and more can be found on the link in our bio. You can grab a takeaway drink with you.
We hope to see you soon.
#DogWalkers #BlackthorpeBarn #GoodFood #roughamestate #RoughamEstate #walks #RootsCafe #EastAnglia #Suffolk #plannedwalks
We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas 🎄
Don’t forget Roots Cafe will be back open tomorrow - Saturday 28th from 9am til 4pm.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some walks on the Estate followed by a brunch or lunch in the cafe.
More info on our walks or Roots menu can be found on our website.
#GoodFood #walks #DogWalkers #BlackthorpeBarn #roughamestate #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate
We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas 🎄
Don’t forget Roots Cafe will be back open tomorrow - Saturday 28th from 9am til 4pm.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some walks on the Estate followed by a brunch or lunch in the cafe.
More info on our walks or Roots menu can be found on our website.
#GoodFood #walks #DogWalkers #BlackthorpeBarn #roughamestate #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate
And that’s a wrap for Christmas 2024! 🎅🎁😁
As the doors close on the Christmas Festival for another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it so fantastic and to wish you a splendid Christmas time however you may be celebrating🎄.
This goes out to all our wonderful customers, as well as our dedicated staff and amazing suppliers, and your families.
Remember, Roots Café will reopen on Saturday 28th December at 9am for breakfast and will be open every day 9am-4pm, including New Year`s Eve and New Year`s Day.
We look forward to welcoming you back for Estate walks as well - great for getting some fresh air after the festivities.
Have a fabulous time; we are closed for 3 days now - but see you again soon!
All the info from the link in our profile.
#roughamestate #BlackthorpeBarn #thankyou #thatsawrap #RootsCafe #DogWalkers #walks #GoodFood
And that’s a wrap for Christmas 2024! 🎅🎁😁
As the doors close on the Christmas Festival for another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it so fantastic and to wish you a splendid Christmas time however you may be celebrating🎄.
This goes out to all our wonderful customers, as well as our dedicated staff and amazing suppliers, and your families.
Remember, Roots Café will reopen on Saturday 28th December at 9am for breakfast and will be open every day 9am-4pm, including New Year`s Eve and New Year`s Day.
We look forward to welcoming you back for Estate walks as well - great for getting some fresh air after the festivities.
Have a fabulous time; we are closed for 3 days now - but see you again soon!
All the info from the link in our profile.
#roughamestate #BlackthorpeBarn #thankyou #thatsawrap #RootsCafe #DogWalkers #walks #GoodFood
A massive thank you to everyone who generously donated to the RNLI during our festive weekends.
Thanks to your incredible support, we all raised an amazing £1,395!
These funds are essential for our volunteer crew and lifeguards to continue their vital work in saving lives.
Once again, thank you all for your generosity!
#RNLI #savinglives #SavingLivesAtSea #charity #seasonforgiving #roughamestate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastime
A massive thank you to everyone who generously donated to the RNLI during our festive weekends.
Thanks to your incredible support, we all raised an amazing £1,395!
These funds are essential for our volunteer crew and lifeguards to continue their vital work in saving lives.
Once again, thank you all for your generosity!
#RNLI #savinglives #SavingLivesAtSea #charity #seasonforgiving #roughamestate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastime
As our Country Christmas Shop closes for another year - and our Christmas Tree sales wrap up too, we would like to say a MASSIVE thank you all for visiting and shopping local.
However…
Roots cafe will stay open until Christmas Eve so please do stop by - and don’t forget the walks make a great addition to visiting the cafe.
#Roughamestate #ChristmasCountryShop #endofyear #ShopLocal #roughamestate #ChristmasTime #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #ChristmasTree #ChristmasTreeSales #Christmas #BlackthorpeBarn
As our Country Christmas Shop closes for another year - and our Christmas Tree sales wrap up too, we would like to say a MASSIVE thank you all for visiting and shopping local.
However…
Roots cafe will stay open until Christmas Eve so please do stop by - and don’t forget the walks make a great addition to visiting the cafe.
#Roughamestate #ChristmasCountryShop #endofyear #ShopLocal #roughamestate #ChristmasTime #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #ChristmasTree #ChristmasTreeSales #Christmas #BlackthorpeBarn
When you visit our Christmas Country Shop, you will see a small section dedicated to our award winning Garden Room Shop - showcasing some of our new stock and a reminder of the transition in the new year.
The Garden Room Shop will be reopen on 6th January at 10am, replacing the Christmas Country Shop.
#ChristmasCountryShop #GardenRoomShop #NewYearShopping #ShopLocal #SneakPeek #Roughamestate Blackthorpebarn
When you visit our Christmas Country Shop, you will see a small section dedicated to our award winning Garden Room Shop - showcasing some of our new stock and a reminder of the transition in the new year.
The Garden Room Shop will be reopen on 6th January at 10am, replacing the Christmas Country Shop.
#ChristmasCountryShop #GardenRoomShop #NewYearShopping #ShopLocal #SneakPeek #Roughamestate Blackthorpebarn
Roots Café will be OPEN between Christmas and New Year - from the 28th and thereon into the New Year from 9-4pm.
Whether you’re looking to unwind after Christmas activities or fuel up for your New Year’s adventures, we’ve got just what you need. You could also tie it in with a walk on the Estate with the family and your furry friends. 🐕🐾
So… join us for a warm and inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and comforting drinks to keep the festive spirit alive.
We can’t wait to see you!
Roots Café will be OPEN between Christmas and New Year - from the 28th and thereon into the New Year from 9-4pm.
Whether you’re looking to unwind after Christmas activities or fuel up for your New Year’s adventures, we’ve got just what you need. You could also tie it in with a walk on the Estate with the family and your furry friends. 🐕🐾
So… join us for a warm and inviting atmosphere, delicious food, and comforting drinks to keep the festive spirit alive.
We can’t wait to see you!
Tag us @RoughamEstate
