National Vintage Tractor Run 2025: Easter Sunday
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When:
Date:
Time:
20th Apr
09:00 - 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Vintage Tractors at Rougham Estate this Easter
Around 300 fabulous vintage tractors from around the UK will be gathering at Blackthorpe Barn this Easter for the 36th National Vintage Tractor Run on Easter Sunday. It will be a sight not to be missed!
Join us as these magnificent machines congregate at the Barn before setting off on their nostalgic journey through Suffolk’s scenic countryside.
Timings and Route
09:30 – Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate
10:00 – Thurston
10:15 – Pakenham
10:40 – Norton
11:00 – Elmswell
11:15 – Wetherden
11:30 – Haughley
12:00-13:30 – Food Museum, Stowmarket
14:00 – Harleston
14:30 – Woolpit
15:00 – Tostock
15:15 – Beyton
15:30 – Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate
(Times are approximate and subject to change)
The event is raising funds for the local Suffolk Charities:
SARS999 and
St Nicholas Hospice in Bury St Edmunds. Please donate if you can.
The tractors will return to the Barn mid afternoon, to be seen once again before they leave.
It promises to be a wonderful event, with a charming display of beautifully restored tractors and plenty of opportunities to chat with their passionate owners. Come and soak up the nostalgic atmosphere celebrating our rich agricultural heritage.
There is no entrance fee to come to Blackthorpe Barn, with free parking.
Roots Café will have special opening times on Easter Sunday, from 8am until 5pm.
The Garden Room Shop will be open as usual from 10am – 4pm.
The walks around the Estate are open at all times, but please be aware that the car parks are locked when the café is closed.
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Where to find us
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.
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Then we would love to hear from you!
You will be supporting the Café Manager in daily operations and delivering outstanding customer service, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for our lovely guests.
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Step into nature this National Walking Day!
What better way to celebrate than exploring the beautiful Rougham Estate?
With a variety of walks for all abilities, you can take in the stunning countryside, enjoy the changing seasons, and even learn a little history along the way.
Each walk starts at Blackthorpe Barn and follows existing pathways, with detailed routes available as downloadable PDFs and Google Maps links to guide you. Designed by George Agnew and fully tested by Bolly the cavapoo, you’ll find plenty to discover, from historic landmarks to hidden gems.
And after your walk, why not stop by Roots Café or the Garden Room shop, open all year round for a well-earned treat?
Find your perfect walk and start exploring today!
If you`ve already been on one of our walks, share you pics here and let us know your favourite route!
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Step into nature this National Walking Day!
What better way to celebrate than exploring the beautiful Rougham Estate?
With a variety of walks for all abilities, you can take in the stunning countryside, enjoy the changing seasons, and even learn a little history along the way.
Each walk starts at Blackthorpe Barn and follows existing pathways, with detailed routes available as downloadable PDFs and Google Maps links to guide you. Designed by George Agnew and fully tested by Bolly the cavapoo, you’ll find plenty to discover, from historic landmarks to hidden gems.
And after your walk, why not stop by Roots Café or the Garden Room shop, open all year round for a well-earned treat?
Find your perfect walk and start exploring today!
If you`ve already been on one of our walks, share you pics here and let us know your favourite route!
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The Easter holidays are nearly here. 🐣
If you’re looking at decorating your home or getting Easter ready, then look no further than our Garden Room Shop.
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The Easter holidays are nearly here. 🐣
If you’re looking at decorating your home or getting Easter ready, then look no further than our Garden Room Shop.
It’s packed with Easter and spring goodies!
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We have a new menu at Roots Café!
From lunch to brunch, to a fantastic selection of Ciabattas in the two for £20 deal (Mon-Thurs), you’ll want to give it a try.
There’s something for everyone.
Open 9am to 4pm daily. To view full menu visit the link in our bio.
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Exciting news…
We have a new menu at Roots Café!
From lunch to brunch, to a fantastic selection of Ciabattas in the two for £20 deal (Mon-Thurs), you’ll want to give it a try.
There’s something for everyone.
Open 9am to 4pm daily. To view full menu visit the link in our bio.
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🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful ladies out there! 🌸
If you`re joining us for Afternoon Tea at Rougham Estate`s Roots Café, we hope you have a delightful experience filled with laughter, joy, and delicious treats.
Here’s to making beautiful memories with loved ones today! Enjoy every moment!
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🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful ladies out there! 🌸
If you`re joining us for Afternoon Tea at Rougham Estate`s Roots Café, we hope you have a delightful experience filled with laughter, joy, and delicious treats.
Here’s to making beautiful memories with loved ones today! Enjoy every moment!
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Enjoy Rougham Estate in the sunshine this weekend!
Whether you come for breakfast, a walk a takeaway or to visit the Garden Room Shop, we look forward to welcoming you!
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Enjoy Rougham Estate in the sunshine this weekend!
Whether you come for breakfast, a walk a takeaway or to visit the Garden Room Shop, we look forward to welcoming you!
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Little treasures for little ones in the Garden Room Shop
Our Garden Room Shop is full of beautiful finds for children of all ages. From adorable baby gifts to fun and educational treats for toddlers and beyond, there’s something for every little explorer.
Find soft toys and cosy blankets for the tiniest ones, plus puzzles, books, and maps to spark curiosity as they grow. We also have lovely decorations for children`s rooms – from charming prints to playful accessories that make their space feel special.
Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little something to brighten up their room, pop in and take a look.
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Little treasures for little ones in the Garden Room Shop
Our Garden Room Shop is full of beautiful finds for children of all ages. From adorable baby gifts to fun and educational treats for toddlers and beyond, there’s something for every little explorer.
Find soft toys and cosy blankets for the tiniest ones, plus puzzles, books, and maps to spark curiosity as they grow. We also have lovely decorations for children`s rooms – from charming prints to playful accessories that make their space feel special.
Whether you’re looking for a gift or a little something to brighten up their room, pop in and take a look.
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Spring has finally arrived at Rougham Estate, and our farm team is hard at work planting this season`s sugar beet.
Unlike our cereals and oilseed rape, sugar beet is planted using a highly mechanised precision drill. This advanced equipment spaces the seeds 16 cm apart within each row, with the rows set exactly 50 cm apart. To achieve this level of precision, the seeds are coated in clay, ensuring they are perfectly round and uniform.
The sugar beet will be harvested between October and January and delivered to the Bury St Edmunds factory to be transformed into Silver Spoon Sugar. Interestingly, this field is just 2 miles away from the factory, providing a lovely backdrop for our work!
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Spring has finally arrived at Rougham Estate, and our farm team is hard at work planting this season`s sugar beet.
Unlike our cereals and oilseed rape, sugar beet is planted using a highly mechanised precision drill. This advanced equipment spaces the seeds 16 cm apart within each row, with the rows set exactly 50 cm apart. To achieve this level of precision, the seeds are coated in clay, ensuring they are perfectly round and uniform.
The sugar beet will be harvested between October and January and delivered to the Bury St Edmunds factory to be transformed into Silver Spoon Sugar. Interestingly, this field is just 2 miles away from the factory, providing a lovely backdrop for our work!
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