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21st - 29th Sep
10:00 - 17:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Free Entry
About this event
With its reputation for high standards of fresh and contemporary work, Artworks East seeks to interest and inspire in a wide range of media created by 30 of East Anglia’s leading artists.
A highlight of the East Anglian art scene, this is a great opportunity to see contemporary 2D and 3D work by 30 of East Anglia’s established and popular artists. All the exhibits are new to the Artworks each year and are for sale.
A great favourite of the exhibition is the Mini Artworks Prize Draw; thirty mini artworks created by the Artworks artists will be on display during the main exhibition and the proceeds benefit their Schools Programme and a chosen East Anglian charity.
There are also daily opportunities to meet the artists at the exhibition, who will be demonstrating how they create their work:
Saturday 21 September – Laurie Rudling and Lucy Perry
Sunday 22 September – Lyn Aylward
Monday 23 September – Eileen Revett and Judith Glover
Tuesday 24 September – Martin Coe
Wednesday 25 September – Val Armstrong
Thursday 26 September – Cathy d’Arcy
Friday 27 September – Chris Gamble and Terry Bryan
Saturday 28 September – Christine McKechnie and Val Armstrong
Sunday 29 September – Hazel Bradshaw and Sue Caddy
The setting for the exhibition is the spectacular thatched, late medieval Blackthorpe Barn, part of the Rougham Estate.
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Gallery
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.
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At Roots Café, we’re serving up delicious, hearty, and flavour-packed vegan dishes that even non-vegans will love!
Maple and Rosemary Granola Bowl – A nourishing mix of spiced baked apples & pears, yoghurt, with winter berry compote and chia seeds, for the perfect start to your day.
Kimchi Pancakes - utterly moreish, these crispy pancakes come with ashian slaw, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.
Sweet Potato Tagine – a rich and fragrant North African-inspired stew, slow-cooked with warming spices, tender sweet potato, dates, chermoula and toasted almonds.
Pulled Jackfruit Ciabatta – with avocado, labneh, harissa salsa and gem lettuce, this really is tasty sandwich.
Whether you`re a lifelong vegan or just looking to try something new, our menu proves that plant based food can be bold, exciting, and absolutely delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
#VeganFood #PlantBased #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #DeliciouslyVegan #RootsCafe #GoodLocalFood #localbusiness

At Roots Café, we’re serving up delicious, hearty, and flavour-packed vegan dishes that even non-vegans will love!
Maple and Rosemary Granola Bowl – A nourishing mix of spiced baked apples & pears, yoghurt, with winter berry compote and chia seeds, for the perfect start to your day.
Kimchi Pancakes - utterly moreish, these crispy pancakes come with ashian slaw, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.
Sweet Potato Tagine – a rich and fragrant North African-inspired stew, slow-cooked with warming spices, tender sweet potato, dates, chermoula and toasted almonds.
Pulled Jackfruit Ciabatta – with avocado, labneh, harissa salsa and gem lettuce, this really is tasty sandwich.
Whether you`re a lifelong vegan or just looking to try something new, our menu proves that plant based food can be bold, exciting, and absolutely delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
#VeganFood #PlantBased #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #DeliciouslyVegan #RootsCafe #GoodLocalFood #localbusiness
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a special afternoon tea at Roots Café.
Spend some quality time together while enjoying a delicious spread of handmade treats, freshly prepared in our kitchen with love.
Our afternoon tea includes a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, indulgent sweet and savoury bites, and a wide variety of teas to choose from.
Want to make it even more special? Add a glass of fizz for just £5 and raise a toast to the most important woman in your life.
Available on Sunday 30th March, it`s £30 per person and we have two seatings available: 12pm & 2pm.
Reservation is essential as spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment! Email hello@roughamestate.com to book.
You can find more information on the link in our bio.
Give your mum the treat she deserves. Book now to avoid missing out!
#MothersDay #AfternoonTea #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #LocalProduce #foodspecial #specials

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a special afternoon tea at Roots Café.
Spend some quality time together while enjoying a delicious spread of handmade treats, freshly prepared in our kitchen with love.
Our afternoon tea includes a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, indulgent sweet and savoury bites, and a wide variety of teas to choose from.
Want to make it even more special? Add a glass of fizz for just £5 and raise a toast to the most important woman in your life.
Available on Sunday 30th March, it`s £30 per person and we have two seatings available: 12pm & 2pm.
Reservation is essential as spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment! Email hello@roughamestate.com to book.
You can find more information on the link in our bio.
Give your mum the treat she deserves. Book now to avoid missing out!
#MothersDay #AfternoonTea #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #LocalProduce #foodspecial #specials
Dress your door with a stunning creation that is made by your own fair hands.
Join Suzy for a relaxing half-day workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique wreath using a delightful selection of dried flowers, all sourced from our very own Suffolk fields.
This half-day workshop is perfect with friends, family or on your own.
#WreathMaking #DIYWreath #CraftWorkshop #DriedFlowers #SuffolkFlowers #HandmadeHome #FloralDesign #CreativeCommunity #ArtisanCrafts #FlowerPower #HomeDecor #CraftingJoy #NatureInspired #SuffolkArt #WreathOfTheMonth #RoughamEstate

Dress your door with a stunning creation that is made by your own fair hands.
Join Suzy for a relaxing half-day workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique wreath using a delightful selection of dried flowers, all sourced from our very own Suffolk fields.
This half-day workshop is perfect with friends, family or on your own.
#WreathMaking #DIYWreath #CraftWorkshop #DriedFlowers #SuffolkFlowers #HandmadeHome #FloralDesign #CreativeCommunity #ArtisanCrafts #FlowerPower #HomeDecor #CraftingJoy #NatureInspired #SuffolkArt #WreathOfTheMonth #RoughamEstate
Special dish for this week is a twist on a Carbonara…
Carbonara Potato Hash - diced fried potato, with red onion, cherry tomato, guanciale, carbonara Sauce and parmesan.
Available all week in Roots Cafe!
Don’t miss out.
#LunchSpecial #LunchTime #FoodieFavourites #CafeDeals #EatLocal #RootsCafe #SuffolkFood #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #EatLocal

Special dish for this week is a twist on a Carbonara…
Carbonara Potato Hash - diced fried potato, with red onion, cherry tomato, guanciale, carbonara Sauce and parmesan.
Available all week in Roots Cafe!
Don’t miss out.
#LunchSpecial #LunchTime #FoodieFavourites #CafeDeals #EatLocal #RootsCafe #SuffolkFood #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #EatLocal
Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
If you are struggling for ideas, we have a selection of thoughtful gifts in our Garden Room Shop.
Whether you`re looking Mother’s Day items, unique home décor, or something special, we have plenty of options to choose from that will make a her smile.
Also, don’t forget to check out The Roots Café, where we’ll be offering a special treat for Mother’s Day. Stay tuned for more details!
#MothersDay #GiftIdeas #RoughamEstate #GardenRoomShop #TheRootsCafe #CelebrateMum #Gifts #Presents #ShowYourLove

Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
If you are struggling for ideas, we have a selection of thoughtful gifts in our Garden Room Shop.
Whether you`re looking Mother’s Day items, unique home décor, or something special, we have plenty of options to choose from that will make a her smile.
Also, don’t forget to check out The Roots Café, where we’ll be offering a special treat for Mother’s Day. Stay tuned for more details!
#MothersDay #GiftIdeas #RoughamEstate #GardenRoomShop #TheRootsCafe #CelebrateMum #Gifts #Presents #ShowYourLove
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who help drive Rougham Estate forward.
From launching and making the Garden Room Shop award-winning to opening and running Roots Café, as well as the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly, their impact is felt across the estate.
More than ever, they are shaping our future.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication, talent, and passion. Their contributions make a real difference every day. Here’s to their hard work and the progress still to come. 🙌
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #RoughamEstate #CelebratingWomen

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who help drive Rougham Estate forward.
From launching and making the Garden Room Shop award-winning to opening and running Roots Café, as well as the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly, their impact is felt across the estate.
More than ever, they are shaping our future.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication, talent, and passion. Their contributions make a real difference every day. Here’s to their hard work and the progress still to come. 🙌
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #RoughamEstate #CelebratingWomen
Some positive news following from our post last year on the invasive Spruce Bark Beetle which sadly required us to remove some Norway Spruces to stop the spread, as directed by the Forestry Commission.
We are now replanting the bridge embankments with native trees to replace the ones that were removed. You may see the young trees as you walk the Estate’s countryside.
In a few years they will be nicely established and in full growth offering wildlife a home and helping the sustainability on the Estate.
#TreeManagement #RoughamEstate #Biodiversity #Environment #Sustainability #Wildlife #Nature #Farming #CO2 #TreesPlanting

Some positive news following from our post last year on the invasive Spruce Bark Beetle which sadly required us to remove some Norway Spruces to stop the spread, as directed by the Forestry Commission.
We are now replanting the bridge embankments with native trees to replace the ones that were removed. You may see the young trees as you walk the Estate’s countryside.
In a few years they will be nicely established and in full growth offering wildlife a home and helping the sustainability on the Estate.
#TreeManagement #RoughamEstate #Biodiversity #Environment #Sustainability #Wildlife #Nature #Farming #CO2 #TreesPlanting
Happy World Book Day!
Books aren’t just for kids—they’re for everyone!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your gardening skills, learn how to plant for wildlife, attract more birds and bees, dive into a fascinating dog book, or challenge your mind with a puzzle book, we’ve got something for every interest.
Plus, we have a fantastic selection of activity books, perfect for both kids and adults to get creative, solve problems, and have fun!
And why not pick up a book from our Garden Room Shop and enjoy reading it in Roots Cafe?
#WorldBookDay #BooksForAll #LearningThroughBooks #Gardening #Wildlife #PuzzleBooks #ActivityBooks #ChildrensBooks #GrowYourMind #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe

Happy World Book Day!
Books aren’t just for kids—they’re for everyone!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your gardening skills, learn how to plant for wildlife, attract more birds and bees, dive into a fascinating dog book, or challenge your mind with a puzzle book, we’ve got something for every interest.
Plus, we have a fantastic selection of activity books, perfect for both kids and adults to get creative, solve problems, and have fun!
And why not pick up a book from our Garden Room Shop and enjoy reading it in Roots Cafe?
#WorldBookDay #BooksForAll #LearningThroughBooks #Gardening #Wildlife #PuzzleBooks #ActivityBooks #ChildrensBooks #GrowYourMind #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe
Tag us @RoughamEstate