Christmas Tree Sales
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20th Nov - 23rd Dec
09:30 - 17:00
Sundays: 09:30 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Selection of approximate Cut Tree prices
Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce 6-7ft ~ £tbc 7-8ft ~ £tbc 8-9ft ~ £tbc
Norway Spruce 6-7ft ~ £tbc 7-8ft ~ £tbc 8-9ft ~ £tbc
Selection of approximate Potted Tree prices
Small trees from ~ £12
Nordmann Fir 60-80cm ~ £tbc80-100cm ~ £tbc
Norway Spruce 60-80cm ~ £tbc80-100cm ~ £tbc
The full range of trees in all sizes is available at Blackthorpe Barn. See below regarding trees over 10ft tall.
About our Christmas Trees
For over forty years Rougham Estate has specialised in growing Christmas Trees, becoming a recognised expert in the field. Renowned for their quality and longevity, our Nordmann Firs and Norway Spruce are carefully nurtured year-round right here on the Estate.
Grown within a mile of Blackthorpe Barn, our Christmas trees are freshly cut within days of going on sale. The only “transporting” involved is by you as you take one home!
NORDMANN FIR
Available from late November
This is the most popular tree in Scandinavia and rapidly gaining in popularity here in the UK. As people put up their trees earlier and earlier, the need for needle retention gets more important. Nordmann Firs retain their needles better than other trees, so for many customers, this makes them a winner.
Nordmann Fir trees will be on sale for the whole time period of selling Christmas trees, subject to availability.
Norway Spruce
Available from early December
These traditional Christmas trees have a really festive scent. We advise you not to bring them indoors too soon, and they will require watering to stay fresh.
We also have some Fraser Fir and Blue Spruce cut.
Sizes
All of our Christmas trees are available from Blackthorpe Barn and range in size from 3 – 25 foot tall.
Come and choose your tree, where you can both see and smell how fresh they are.
Don’t forget to bring your gloves!
POtted Trees
Potted trees of various sizes, up to about 1m tall, are available in the Courtyard between the Christmas Tree area and the Christmas Shop. These are available while stocks last.
Christmas Trees on Rougham Estate
PYO Christmas Tree on the Plantation
Each year, on two weekends in early November you can come and choose your tree on the plantation where it has been growing, before it is cut. This is a wonderful pre-Christmas event for all the family.
Find out more here.
Important information
The Christmas Tree Sales area opens on 20th November 2026 until 23rd December 2026
Any trees over 10ft tall must be ordered directly from Simon.
Simon Eddell – Email: [email protected]
Rougham Estate Gift Vouchers are available which can be used towards buying freshly-cut Christmas trees.
The vouchers can also be spent in the Christmas Shop and Roots Café and are valid for 12 months.
➡️ Click here to find out more and to buy vouchers (opens in new tab).
We offer a tree delivery service within a 30 mile radius of Blackthorpe Barn; costs are dependent on the delivery location.
Contact Simon Eddell, our Christmas Tree manager directly.
Email: [email protected]
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Reasons to buy a locally-grown real tree
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Rougham Estate cultivates Christmas trees as a sustainable horticultural crop, not sourced from existing woodlands.
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Grown in fields, not factories, our trees take about 10 years to reach 6ft, providing a habitat for wildlife during the growing years.
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As the trees are growing, they contribute to the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
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Year-round pruning and nurturing support rural employment and the local economy.
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For every harvested tree, a new one is planted, contributing to sustainable horticulture.
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Thousands of new trees are planted annually on approximately 20 hectares of land.
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All trees are grown within 1 mile of Blackthorpe Barn and are freshly cut a matter of days before sale.
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Real trees offer a delightful scent and feel, and they are fully recyclable.
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Rougham Estate is a proud member of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Award Winning Trees
In 2002 Rougham Estate became British Christmas Tree Grower of the Year and provided the magnificent tree that stood outside No.10 Downing Street in London, featuring in many broadcasts at the time. The tree was of such good quality that the Estate was asked to provide the tree for Downing Street twice more in 2004 and 2006.
Eco-friendly Christmas tree netting
Where possible, Rougham Estate is proud to be using VacuBioNet® Christmas tree netting to wrap most of our trees:
- 100% biodegradable Christmas tree netting
- 100% Compostable in commercial facilities
- 65% less energy used to make it than conventional netting
- 75% fewer greenhouse gases
Made from plant-based starch polylactic acid, PLA
Another reason why buying a real tree is good for the planet!
Over-sized Trees and Tree Delivery
If you have specific requests regarding your Christmas tree we will try and accommodate them, if possible.
We offer a tree delivery service; costs are dependent on the delivery location.
Any trees over 10ft tall must be ordered directly.
Contact Simon Eddell, our Christmas Tree manager, for delivery or over-sized tree requests.
Simon Eddell – Email: [email protected]
Christmas Tree Care
Cut trees
It is essential that cut trees should be freshly cut when purchased (which all of ours are). The needles should not be dull and dried up. The branches should not be brittle. The outer needles should not fall off if the tree is gently shaken.
- After you have bought your tree it should be kept outside in a cool shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors.
- Before bringing the tree indoors it is an advantage if about half an inch is cut off the butt in order to open up the pores of the tree.
- Mount it in a water-holding stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed up newspaper, and place it away from direct heat.
- Keep the container topped up with water every day; you will be surprised how much it needs.
Pot-Grown Trees
These are trees that have been grown for at least one season in their pots. It is often possible to lift the whole root system out of the pot and see the closely-woven roots which have grown in the pot. The trees themselves should look fresh.
- Potted trees will be small and seldom more than four feet tall.
- The trees should be watered and cared for as for any house plant.
- After Christmas, they can be left to grow in their pot, but it is much better to re-pot the tree in a larger pot. It is seldom possible to re-pot trees in this way for more than one season.
In the best case these trees would like to be planted out in the garden or some other space after Christmas, as they cannot exist in the pot indefinitely.
Please remember, however, that these are potentially forest trees and will eventually reach a considerable height perhaps 60ft or 20m, so position them in the garden with care.
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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.
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Believe it or not, the 2027 harvest is already underway!
The first crop to be planted this season is our Oilseed Rape (OSR), which means those famous sea of yellow fields will be back before we know it.
OSR is usually planted in early to mid-August, but after such a dry summer, we had to wait for the right conditions. Planting was delayed until late August and into early September.
One of the challenges with growing OSR is the Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle, a pest that can cause significant damage to young plants. Rather than relying on broad-spectrum insecticides, we’ve sown a companion crop of buckwheat alongside the OSR. The idea is to confuse the beetles and hopefully reduce their impact on the crop.
It’s early days, but we’ll be watching it closely as it gets established. The yellow fields of 2027 might seem a long way off, but the work starts now!
#RoughamEstate #Farming #SuffolkFarming
Next weekend - Rougham Pumpkins opens next weekend! 🎃🎉 Who else can’t wait?
The pumpkins are looking fabulous and everyone is busy making the field ready for you.
We’re open weekends from Saturday 3rd Oct 9am-5pm and then daily from 24th-31st.
Come and wander amongst 1000s and 1000s of pumpkins, squashes and gourds.
You’ll find a whole autumn festival with the big bale pyramids, sandpits, pedal tractors, football goals, space to run and play and face painting by @faceitfaceart
These wonderful food trucks will be here every weekend:
Roots&Co - coffee, cakes, snacks, drinks (soft & alcoholic)
@whatthe_peck - Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@BadBoiBurritos - toasted burritos
@Pigs_In - all your pork favourites
@GeeGeeBakes - cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@KiernansCoffee - coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo - coffees & snacks
On selected days:
@Tikka_Tonic - New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack - sweet & savoury crepes
@itsotisbreading - sourdough toasties & salads
@greyscoffee_ - coffees and homemade bakes
Or bring your own picnic if you like.
🔦 Pumpkins by Torchlight & Silent Disco
On two spooky Saturday evenings, 17th & 24th October, 6pm–9pm, bring your torches, wear your wellies and enjoy the pumpkin patch after dark with a silent disco.
Disco headsets need to be booked - tickets coming very soon.
🧡 SEN-Friendly Sessions
9am-10am on Tues 27th & Thurs 29th October, entry to the patch will be ticketed to give a quieter time for those who benefit from a calmer, more relaxed visit.
Free tickets must be booked in advance.
Open 9am–5pm on
Sat 3 – Sun 4 October
Sat 10 – Sun 11 October
Sat 17 – Sun 18 October
Daily Sat 24 – Sat 31 October (10am-5pm on 27th & 29th)
Free entry, free parking, no booking required (except headsets and SEN hours).
📍Remember - the pumpkins are in the NEW Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, south of J45, A14, Elderstub Lane, SatNav: IP30 9HX
🐕 Dogs welcome in the picnic area and the small doggy patch, but not in the main patch.
All the details from our website - link in bio.
Get dressed up, come along - we can’t wait to see you!🎃🧡
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This is the last weekend to visit ArtWorks @artworkseast at Blackthorpe Barn.
From today, Friday 25th September, you have just three days left to see this wonderful exhibition before it closes on Sunday. If you’ve been meaning to go, now really is the time.
Over 300 original works by 28 established East Anglian artists are on show: paintings, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and more. All of it available to buy, all of it made by people who are brilliant at what they do.
Come and browse, meet the artists, watch them work and find something you love.
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September
10am – 4pm daily
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate - SatNav IP30 9HZ
Free entry and free parking
Roots Café and Rougham Estate Shop next door
All the details from the @artworkseast website
#ArtworksEast #SuffolkArt #BuryStEdmunds #OriginalArt #RoughamEstate
Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you?
This November, Suffolk psychotherapist Gilly Crow brings her warm, fascinating and deeply personal talk on dreams to the Meadow Room on Rougham Estate. It’s an event that could genuinely change the way you see your sleeping hours.
Gilly has spent over 35 years working with clients as a psychotherapist, with dreams at the heart of much of her work. Her first book, Wake Up to Your Dreams, explores what our unconscious might be saying to us while we sleep, and in this interactive talk she shares what she has learned in a way that is accessible, thought-provoking and open to everyone.
Whether you’re haunted by recurring dreams, curious about what’s going on beneath the surface, or simply open to something a little different, this talk is worth your Saturday morning.
Gilly’s book will also be on sale on the day for just £10 (cash only, RRP £12.99). Tea, coffee and mince pies included.
Saturday 7th November
9:15am – 12pm
Meadow Room, Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate
£15 per person
Book on our website, link in profile
#RoughamEstate #WakeUpToYourDreams #GillyCrow #SuffolkEvents #BuryStEdmunds
Our final Plant Pop-Up of the year!
Chris from Watsons Plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn this Friday and Saturday, 25–26 September, for the last Plant Pop-Up of the season.
If you’re looking to add some colour, texture or interest to your garden as we head into autumn, this is your final chance to come along, browse the plants and speak to Chris for some expert advice.
The Plant Pop-Up is free to visit and there’s no need to book. You’ll find Chris just outside Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop, from 10am–4pm.
So if you’ve been meaning to pop along, don’t miss the last one of the year!
#RoughamEstate #WatsonsPlants #PlantPopUp #Gardening #AutumnGarden
Those beautiful autumn colours won’t last forever…
But you can capture them on canvas.
The Canvas Club returns to Rougham Estate on the 10th October for a relaxed afternoon of painting inspired by the rich colours of autumn leaves – think golds, oranges, deep reds and greens.
Artist Sarah Rawlinson will guide you through the painting step by step, with demonstrations and plenty of support along the way.
Everything you need is provided, as well as tea, coffee and sweet treats. And, at the end of the afternoon, you’ll have your own autumnal artwork to take home.
It’s a lovely way to spend an autumn afternoon, with good company, a little time away from the everyday and the satisfaction of creating something yourself.
Friday 10 October
1pm–4pm
Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
£45 per person
Booking essential
Book your place via the link in our bio.
#RoughamEstate #TheCanvasClub #AutumnArt #PaintingWorkshop #SuffolkWorkshops BuryStEdmunds CreativeSuffolk
Today marks the Autumn Equinox - the moment autumn officially begins.
It’s one of those quiet turning points in the year, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and we experience roughly equal hours of day and night.
And while we often think of the equinox as giving us exactly 12 hours of each, it’s not quite that simple - which makes it all the more fascinating.
For centuries, this seasonal shift has been closely linked with harvest time, gratitude, and preparing for the darker months ahead. It’s the point where summer gently gives way, and autumn begins to settle in.
From today onwards, the nights gradually grow longer than the days.
So here’s to crisp mornings, turning leaves, cosy corners, coffee in hand, and all the quiet beauty that autumn brings. 🤎
#AutumnEquinox #HelloAutumn #RoughamEstate #AutumnAtRougham #ChangingSeasons
* Picture taken at Rougham Estate on Tuesday 22 September
For these glorious late summer days you can find some fabulous brunch specials at Roots Café this week.
Choose from the venison burger or the salad:
Rougham Estate venison burger with brie, smoked aioli and salad in a ciabatta bun served with coleslaw and fries.
Maple-roasted pumpkin, flame-grilled sumac, red pepper, radichio leaves, rocket, feta and pumpkin seeds topped with a spiced plum and orange dressing.
Don’t miss them - they’re only available this week.
Good food, good location, good weather… and the full menu is available every day.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
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