Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 4
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5th Dec
10:00 - 16:00
6th Dec
10:00 - 16:00
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Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Day Tickets
Online: ÂŁ2.50
On the door: ÂŁ3
No charge for children 15 and under
Weekend 4 of Arts & Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn
Visiting the Arts and Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn is a charming experience, blending history and creativity in a beautiful rural setting. The 16th-century barn, nestled in the Suffolk countryside, provides a perfect backdrop for showcasing the work of talented artisans.
Visitors can explore stalls filled with unique handmade items, meeting the makers who crafted each piece, from ceramics and textiles to jewellery and home décor.
The warm, rustic atmosphere makes it a delightful spot to find one-of-a-kind gifts, meet craftspeople from around the country, and enjoy the festive ambiance.
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MAKERS at the barn for Weekend 4
Birdfeeder Tree
Carola Smedjebacka Design
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramic Obsessions
Ceramics Buy Anja
Claire Pirie Ceramics
Claire Porter Ceramics
Danielle Hopkinson
Dee Barnes Designs
Erica Just
Forever Garden Metal Artwork
Hannah Dowding Furniture
Hedkase
Helen Maxfield
hiro ceramics
Janet Powell
Jasmin Rowlandson
Julia Hulme
Kate Keller
Kate Wrigglesworth
Katie Millard - Organiser
KEZ PRINT (fka Anna Bird Textiles)
KFD Jewellery
Kittiwake Jewellery
Where to find us
Plenty of free parking on site
Please keep to the 20mph 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
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.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
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.
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.
Most of the makers prefer to take cards, but it is up to each maker how they wish to take payment.
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 ÂŁ2.50 (online) or ÂŁ3 on-the-door day-ticket price is less than, for example, standard online postage costs, dropping to ÂŁ1 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.
The season ticket is a great option if you are a fan of quality, handcrafted items.
For ÂŁ10 (online) or ÂŁ12 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.)
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 ÂŁ2.50 or for ÂŁ3 on-the-door.
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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ArtWorks @artworkseast is back at Blackthorpe Barn, opening next Saturday, 12th September.
Now in its 26th year, this much-loved exhibition brings together 28 established artists from across East Anglia for two weeks of beautiful contemporary art in one of Suffolk’s most special settings. From abstract paintings and botanical illustrations to ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and much more, there are over 300 artworks to discover and everything is available to buy.
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đź“Ť Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate, SatNav: IP30 9HZ
🎟️ Free entry and plenty of free parking
🍰 Roots Café nearby, open every day
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
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Join us for a day of weaving, nature and quiet creativity at Blackthorpe Barn.
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Limited places - book on our website, link in profile.
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Free entry and plenty of free parking.
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