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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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Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
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Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
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Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
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We love to welcome new makers to the atmospheric medieval Blackthorpe Barn, as well as seeing old friends again.
The first tranche of stalls will be allocated by the selection committee in the next month or so. All the details can be found on our website: roughamestate.com/welcome
From textiles to glasswork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, metalwork, art, sculpture and more, send in an application to join the talented craftspeople this coming Christmas.
Please share this reel with makers who would be interested in joining us.
Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
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Here at Rougham Estate we offer a range of walks for all abilities to suit all the family.
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Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor!
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