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Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops : Stars 2024
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
16th Nov
09:30 - 12:30
16th Nov
13:30 - 16:30
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £48
Each person attending requires a ticket
Bookings close on 14th November
Christmas Willow Stars Workshop
This Christmas come and join Stuart Fidler and Emma Booth – the Coddiwomplers – for a fun, relaxed willow weaving workshop.
Stuart and Emma are two experienced basketmakers who enjoy teaching and they are looking forward to guiding you into making wonderful stars that can be displayed inside or out.
What Will I do?
- Learn some basic skills and techniques of willow weaving
- make a selection of willow stars for your home
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- People aged 16 and over
- Beginners; no experience necessary
- Some manual dexterity and strength is required for weaving the willow
Important information
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How it Works
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Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
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Make your way to the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café
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Enjoy making your Christmas stars and go home feeling proud at what you have achieved
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Browse around the Christmas shop or the Arts and Crafts Fair, or have a coffee at Roots Café
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Secateurs, if you have some
What is provided
- All materials
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
Where to find us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
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.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
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We are excited to announce a new event here at Rougham Estate.
On Friday 20th February 2026, we’re hosting a Reset Retreat, a one-day retreat designed to help you slow down, reset and reconnect. Set in the Suffolk countryside, the day runs from 9.45am to 3pm and brings together gentle movement, time outdoors and deep relaxation.
The experience includes a guided mindful walk, a balanced yoga class with @thecreatespacecollective , sauna and cold plunge sessions with @the_roaming_sauna_ , a soothing sound bath, and plenty of space to pause and breathe. The day finishes with a late, light lunch, thoughtfully prepared to nourish and restore.
There are limited spaces available to keep the experience calm and personal. So book fast.
You can find out more and book online at https://roughamestate.com/events/the-reset-retreat/
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For when walks turn into chats!
As it’s National #BrewMonday on the 19th January - a day encouraging people to connect over a cuppa and take a moment to check in with themselves and others, we’re using this opportunity to kick off a monthly walk, followed by a brew at Roots Café.
We welcome anyone who would like come for the walk and stay for the chat. An opportunity to meet new people, enjoy some company, get outside in nature, and be a part of the Rougham community.
The walk starts at 10am with a relaxed, guided route around the Estate, led by a friendly face from Rougham Estate. It’s a great chance to enjoy the outdoors, get some gentle exercise, meet new people, and make a regular outing part of your month. Well-behaved dogs on short leads are very welcome.
We’ll be running these walks every month, so this first one on Brew Monday is the perfect place to start. If you can’t make it, the next walk will be on 16th February.
To join, we only ask that you register your interest by emailing events@roughamestate.com.
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Following on from our veganuary dish last week, we think you will be equally as delighted with this one.
A fresh and zesty meal of Tomato and Paprika Potato Hash with Citrus Mayo and Coriander is a winner.
Only available this week at Roots Cafe - so don’t miss out!
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Sitting proudly here all year, our tree sculpture can often be missed by visitors, but this is a lovely time of year to slow down and really explore the Estate and grounds.
Forest Floor is a sculpture commissioned by Rougham Estate in 2021 to mark thirty years of Arts and Crafts events at Blackthorpe Barn. Created from an old oak tree grown on the Estate, it has been cut along its entire length to open like a book. And like a book, it tells a story – the hidden life beneath the ground in an ancient woodland. Look closely and you’ll spot a face at one end, along with details of the oak’s structure and growth.
At its heart, the piece is about discovery. It reminds us that a woodland or forest is one vast, connected organism which, when left undisturbed, can survive for thousands of years. A precious link to the past, and one that feels especially relevant now and for the future.
You can find Forest Floor at Blackthorpe Barn, in the meadow just across the car park. Visitors are very welcome to wander between the ‘pages’ and take it all in.
For more information on it, https://roughamestate.com/rougham-post/tree-trunk-sculpture/
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Stay cosy and look great!
You’ll find a range of knitwear in the Rougham Estate Shop to keep you warm from in this wet and cold weather.
Great for when you take a walk around the Estate - on one of our routes suitable for all abilities. You can then warm them up further in Roots Cafe with a hot drink and a delicious meal. 10% off in January in February after your first visit and grab a loyalty card to get your 8th coffee free.
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This week’s dish is roasted butternut squash with chipotle jam quinoa, chermoula garlic mayo, pickled red onion and coriander. Packed with flavour and a brilliant option whether you’re fully vegan or just fancy a change.
Pop in for your first visit and you’ll receive a 10% voucher to use across January and February. While you’re here, grab a coffee loyalty card too – your 8th coffee is free.
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A reminder for anyone planning a trip to Rougham Estate, we are closed tomorrow (Monday 5th of January) for essential maintenance. We will reopen again on Tuesday 6th as normal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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