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Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 3 2024
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When:
Date:
Time:
29th Nov
10:00 - 16:00
30th 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 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
Birdfeeder Tree
Carol Page
Ceramics Buy Anja
Claire Porter Ceramics
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Danielle Hopkinson
Dee Ayles Jewellery
Donna Goymer Art
Feather and Hare
Flossy Felts
Hannah Dowding Furniture
Hassina Khan Glass
Helen Maxfield
hiro ceramics
Jasmin Rowlandson
Julia Hulme
Juliet A Gorman
Kate Wrigglesworth
Katie Millard - Organiser
Kev Colbear Design
KEZ PRINT (fka Anna Bird Textiles)
Lindsay Duff
Lizzie Brown Ceramics
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.
The Barn is down the avenue, on the right.
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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Whether you’re popping in to visit the Estate to get your Christmas Tree, go for a walk, visit the Christmas shop or that you’re already visiting Roots café, don’t miss out on our specials this week.
Our Brunch special is pulled curried chicken, with garlic coriander butter flatbread, mango chutney, pickled red onion and a poppadom.
On the Sandwich special we have Chipotle BBQ pork belly with basil aioli, lettuce, beef tomato and Emmental cheese.
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It’s just over a week until we bring out our advent calendars.
Have you got yours?
If not, for something a bit different, we have a range in the shop from candles to build-your-own paper ornaments in our Christmas shop.
Make sure you’re ready for the Christmas countdown! 🎄🎅🏼
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Despite the rain, that was a fabulous day at Arts&Crafts; there are some stunning collector’s pieces here, made by master craftsmen, as well as small gifts and fabulous artworks.
Don’t miss out on these lovely items - these makers are with us for their last day tomorrow, Sunday 23rd November:
@tonylaverickceramics Gabriella Lane @clare_mcewan_artist @jacquiemcneill_glass @sheilamadder @aulwyndbindery @anthony_gray_furniture @rosebeeceramics @handanssparksilver @honeybee_johneldred @ClaireFolkesCeramics @fairy_kaff @janeshandmadehats @kgweaves @heirloom__fairies
Doors open 10am - 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
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What are you doing this weekend? There’s plenty on at Rougham Estate to get you into the Christmas spirit!
🌲Freshly-cut Christmas Trees from our own Estate for sale, daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
Nordmann Fir only at the moment. Spruce will be cut in December.
Potted trees available up to about 1m in height.
🚩PYO trees: RED label trees have been cut and are waiting for you here until Thursday afternoon.
No booking needed, free entry, with tree crèche and tree-loading car park.
🛍️The magical Christmas Shop is just next door for all your decoration needs and wants, open daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
More decorations than you can dream of, with gifts and lights too.
No booking needed, free entry.
🎁For gifts, don’t miss the stunning crafts handmade by artisans from around the country who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend. From furniture and jewellery to ceramics, glass, toys, clothing and food, you’ll be impressed with the quality.
Open weekends 10-4, entry £3 on the door / £2.50 online, free for 16s and under.
🍽️Roots Café open daily 9-5 (4 on Sundays) for delicious sit-down meals and tasty snacks.
☕️Roots&Co Kiosk serving warming drinks and snacks in the courtyard.
⭐️Roots Special this weekend: Duck & Plum Burger with rich soy sauce, mayo, lettuce, beef tomato and Emmental cheese, served with sweet potato fries.
🅿️Plenty of free parking and everything within walking distance in a lovely rural setting.
🐕 Dogs welcome everywhere outside and in the café (paws on the floor); dogs must be carried in the shop; only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts event due to the fragile nature of many items.
There’s so much to do here - come and enjoy all the festive preparations … because Santa is coming soon!
We’re just off the A14, junction 45, east of Bury St Edmunds
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This weekend is Week 2 of Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate.
Blackthorpe Barn is full of artisans from around the country, coming together to show and sell their handcrafted work and often happy to take commissions.
With almost 50 makers here this weekend, many for here for the first time this year, the selection shown here is just a small part of what’s on offer, from furniture to fudge, artworks, jewellery, leatherwork, ceramics and much more - you won’t be disappointed.
Showcased here:
@sheilamadder @cpedecorativeglass @cyndispeer @leatherdesigncraft CarolPage @anthony_gray_furniture @wendytheobaldwildlife @j.w.h.mccaughan @juliahulmesculpture @lindsay_duff_jewellery @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Doors open 10am - 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
The medieval Barn looks magnificent in its Christmas finery!
Come and enjoy the Christmas market, both for gift buying and for the experience.🎄🎁
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Rougham Estate Christmas trees are now on sale! From today until 23 December, every day, you can come and wander amongst the trees to find your perfect one🌲
We have potted trees, and freshly cut trees grown right here on our Estate.
Nordmann Fir are available now, with spruce arriving early December.
Buying a locally-grown real tree is not only fun, but is a good option for the environment. Our trees don’t have huge transport miles behind them, they have been growing here and providing habitat for local wildlife for years and can be chipped and mulched afterwards.
Open every day 9:30-5 (until 4 on Sundays).
Free parking, no booking needed.
Christmas shop and Roots Café next door and the Arts&Crafts Fair at the weekends.
Christmas is coming! 🎅🎄
#roughamestate #roughamestatechristmastrees #realchristmastree #locallygrownchrostmastree #suffolkchristmastree #christmastreefarm
This weekend artisans from around the country are coming to Blackthorpe Barn to sell their work. Arts&Crafts on Rougham Estate is the perfect place to come and find that quality, handmade gift.
This is a small selection of the makers who are with us this weekend:
@mattbrownmakes @patsouthwood @merrywoodhandmade @ceramicsbuyanja @tuliphousenorfolk @fairy_kaff @kgweaves @peter.dibble.basketmaker @katiemillardartist @honeybee_johneldred @mariannelakerdesigns @trucklecheese
Doors open 10am - 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
With Rougham Estate Christmas trees on sale this weekend and the famous Christmas Shop just next door, this is where Christmas comes alive!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkevents #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket #christmasgifts #handmadecrafts #handmadegifts #handcraftedintheuk #meetthemakers #artisanmarket #artisanmade
Freshly cut Christmas trees from Rougham Estate are on sale from tomorrow (21st of November until the 23rd of December).
Come and choose your tree - all grown within a mile of Blackthorpe Barn and cut only days before they are on sale. You can’t get much fresher than that!
We have Nordmann fir and potted trees for sale, and Norway Spruce from early December.
More information can be found from the link in our bio.
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