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When:
Closed until October 2025
2024 Opening Times:
Date: Time:
21 Oct – 22 Dec 09:30 – 17:00
Sundays: 09:30 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Entrance to the shop next to Roots Café, from the atrium.
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Free to enter. Items in the shop priced individually
The famous Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, Suffolk
Experience the magic of the Rougham Estate’s Christmas Shop where everything for a special festive season awaits. From candles and decorations to lighting, aromatics, gift-wrap and handmade gifts, immerse yourself in Christmassy loveliness.
Decorations
Be enchanted by the many themed areas, each showcasing creativity and meticulous attention to detail and offering an elegance of its own. There are stunning collections of individual pieces that can be used as an exclusive colour palette, or mixed and matched to create your own unique blend of Christmas delights.
Fair-trade and Craft Kits
Enjoy exploring our fair-trade decorations, supporting global communities, as well as British-made products, or get creative yourself with a range of crafting supplies and ready-made kits.
Gifts
Discover an abundance of gifts at our shop, ensuring you find the perfect, delightfully unique present. Explore wide selections for everyone, including men and furry friends too.
For hand-crafted gifts, don’t miss the 5 weekends of Arts and Crafts. Purchases over £75 in the Christmas Shop qualify to receive 2x one-day tickets to Arts and Crafts.
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What can I find in the shop?
Advent calendars, angels, baubles, candle rings, candles, crackers, cuddly toys, foliage, garlands, gift tags, gingerbread decorations, lanterns, LED lights, lighting, napkins, ornaments, present sacks, ribbons, snow globes, stockings, sweets, tea-light holders, tree toppers, wrapping paper, wreaths … and much, much more!
Handmade Wreaths
From the end of November, handmade wreaths are available to buy from the shop. These often sell as soon as they are made; they are not something that is kept “in stock”.
If you would like to make your own Christmas wreath, each Christmas we offer wreath workshops – click here to find out more.
More Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn
Weekends closer to Christmas
The shop can get very busy at the weekends, especially at the end of November and through into December.
We ask for your patience at these times and a queue for entry will be created when the shop reaches its maximum capacity. As soon as there is space, you will be allowed in.
Sometimes there are breakages, which means that there can be shards on the floor, so please carry any dogs with you.
Mobility Scooters
We understand and respect the challenges faced by those with mobility needs and we strive to make our shop as welcoming and accessible as possible. However, due to the nature of the shop being housed in a historic farm building, navigating with mobility scooters can be difficult, especially during the weekends.
To ensure the safety of all our customers, it might be easier to visit on quieter days during the week where we can better assist you with access, or use an alternative mobility aid, if possible.
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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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Happy weekend!!
Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
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Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
#unforeseencircumstances #RootsCafe #GoodFood #localfood #EatLocal #Ciabatta #brunch #CakeLovers
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We are looking for art and craft of the highest standard, especially contemporary design. You must make all your work yourself and be available to be at your stall all weekend.
The event is held over 5 weekends from 15th November to 14th December.
We love to welcome new makers to the atmospheric medieval Blackthorpe Barn, as well as seeing old friends again.
The first tranche of stalls will be allocated by the selection committee in the next month or so. All the details can be found on our website: roughamestate.com/welcome
From textiles to glasswork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, metalwork, art, sculpture and more, send in an application to join the talented craftspeople this coming Christmas.
Please share this reel with makers who would be interested in joining us.
Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
#suffolkcraftsociety #craftscouncil #lovehandmade #handmade #craftsmanship #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #suffolkartisanmakers #eastanglianartists #craftfair #artsandcraftsmovement #artisanmade

Applications are now open for Arts and Crafts on Rougham Estate 2025, held at Blackthorpe Barn near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
We are looking for art and craft of the highest standard, especially contemporary design. You must make all your work yourself and be available to be at your stall all weekend.
The event is held over 5 weekends from 15th November to 14th December.
We love to welcome new makers to the atmospheric medieval Blackthorpe Barn, as well as seeing old friends again.
The first tranche of stalls will be allocated by the selection committee in the next month or so. All the details can be found on our website: roughamestate.com/welcome
From textiles to glasswork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, metalwork, art, sculpture and more, send in an application to join the talented craftspeople this coming Christmas.
Please share this reel with makers who would be interested in joining us.
Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
#suffolkcraftsociety #craftscouncil #lovehandmade #handmade #craftsmanship #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #suffolkartisanmakers #eastanglianartists #craftfair #artsandcraftsmovement #artisanmade
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Sausage and egg muffin with a twist! Served with garlic spinach and madras shallots, it’s a delight for your taste buds!
Don’t miss out. Available all week from 9am-4pm at Roots.
#TreatYourself #GoodFood #localfood #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #EatLocal #LocalIngredients #foodspecial
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Only available from Monday to Thursday - for a limited time only.
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Only available from Monday to Thursday - for a limited time only.
Made with fresh, local ingredients, it’s a perfect excuse to treat yourself!
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Here at Rougham Estate we offer a range of walks for all abilities to suit all the family.
Why not stop off for a coffee in our Roots Cafe for a full breakfast to set you up for the day before or after that walk!?
Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor!
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It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday. Perfect for a day taking in some vitamin D and fresh air!
Here at Rougham Estate we offer a range of walks for all abilities to suit all the family.
Why not stop off for a coffee in our Roots Cafe for a full breakfast to set you up for the day before or after that walk!?
Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor!
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