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Run Vibes 5K Run at the Sunflowers
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
7th Aug
17:30 - 22:00
Where:
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field
Just south of Junction 45 of the A14,
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds
Detailed directions with the map below
For your SatNav, use the postcode: IP30 9HX
Pricing:
Tickets
per person for the run only £5
per person for the run and a bagel £14.50
Book directly through Eventbrite
Running through the sunflowers
This summer the sunflower field at Rougham Estate is the setting for something a little different. Run Vibes brings their relaxed and sociable 5k trail run to the Estate, taking runners through the sunflower fields, along paths and out into the surrounding Suffolk countryside.
The run is open to all abilities and all paces, whether you cover the route in 18 minutes or an hour, you’re equally welcome here.
The run sets off at 6.30pm, but arrive from 5.30pm to settle in and soak up the atmosphere. After the run, the real magic begins. The Roots&Co Kiosk at the sunflower field will be serving freshly prepared bagels, drinks will be flowing and Solis DJs will be spinning chilled music as the sun sets over the sunflowers. It’s the kind of evening that’s as much about the people and the place as it is about the running.
Spaces are limited, so if an evening of good company, great food and a gentle run through one of Suffolk’s most beautiful summer landscapes sounds like your kind of thing, don’t leave it too long to book.
TICKETs
This event is organised and run by RunVibes.
Tickets are booked directly with Run Vibes on Eventbrite – link here.
Important information
How it Works
01
Come to the Rougham Sunflower field
Postcode for your SatNav: IP30 9HX
02
The event opens at 17:30
03
The run briefing is scheduled for 18:20
04
The Run itself will start at 18:30
Please don’t worry if you’re running late – you can join the run later on as we’ll have extra runners as well and the route will be signposted.
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Afterwards, unwind with freshly prepared bagels from Roots&Co, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Discounted food prices are available when pre-ordering. Additional bagels may be available on the night at full price.
Bagel fillings:
1. Ham and cheese/ plain cheese
2. Ham, Emmental cheese, wholegrain mustard mayo, gherkins, sauerkraut
3. Pesto, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, lemon sumac & red onion.
4. Falafel, vegan mint yoghurt, pickled red cabbage, iceberg, sriracha hot sauce.
06
Enjoy the chilled music from Solis DJ's in the field as the sun sets across the sunflowers.
07
Sunflowers available for sale at the usual price
£2 each
£8 for 5 stems
£12 for 10 stems
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, south of A14, Junction 45
Elderstub Land, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HX
On arriving at the Sunflower and Pumpkin Field you will be directed by a member of staff to park; there is ample parking on grass.
The sunflowers and pumpkins are in a new field for 2026
The field is just east of Bury St. Edmunds, easily accessible from the A14 and clearly sign-posted from Junction 45.
From J45, A14 Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn left (first exit) on the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go under the A14 bridge
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
From the J45, A14 Westbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the end of the A14 slip road
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
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Make this Christmas a little more unique, make something beautiful and create memories along the way.
Our festive workshops at Rougham Estate are a chance to take time out, try something new and make decorations that will become part of your Christmas for years to come.
From weaving willow stars and making your own Christmas wreath to creating beautiful fused glass decorations, there’s a lovely choice of workshops still available.
Whether you come with friends, family or enjoy a little creative time to yourself, you’ll be guided by talented makers and have something special to take home at the end.
Forget buying everything ready-made this year. Make it yourself, make it personal and make some lovely Christmas memories.
Places are limited and some workshops are already fully booked, so book early to avoid missing out.
Find out more by visiting our website ☺️
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Looking for a thoughtful gift this Christmas? Don’t forget we have gift vouchers available online, so you can give them a little piece of Rougham Estate.
Our gift vouchers are a lovely way to treat someone special, whether they enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch at Roots Café, browsing our lifestyle shop or simply spending time discovering everything the Estate has to offer.
Perfect for friends, family or that person who is always tricky to buy for, a Rougham Estate gift voucher gives them something lovely to look forward to.
A little thought, a lot of choice, and a reason to visit us again.
Valid for 1 year. Can be used over multiple visits in the Lifestyle shop, the Christmas shop, the Pantry, the Café and for Christmas trees.
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It’s less than 2 weeks until the Rougham Estate Arts&Crafts Fair 2026 starts!
There are many makers around the country right now, working hard to design and make beautiful new things for you to admire and buy. It’s the perfect place to find presents, or treat yourself.
Each weekend there is a new mix of designer/makers at the medieval thatched Barn, in the most Christmassy atmosphere, selling jewellery, clothing, ceramics, food, artworks, leatherworks, housewares, garden items, and much more.
Come and meet the makers, be inspired, find quality hand-crafted gifts and get into the Christmas spirit!
Season ticket for all 10 days: £10 online, £12 on the door
Day Tickets: £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 15 and under, free. Assistance dogs only.
SatNav: IP30 9HZ. Just south of the A14,J45. 3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds.
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@dea.and.me @madeleine_tapp_art_textiles @anubis_woodcrafts @clairepirieceramics @sophiecharlottecook @thepinkhareuk @simonemicallefjeweller @potashleather @catherinenicholasdesigns @ginghamandfig @sarahjhollisceramics @myrtleberry_designs @mushipotters
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What a lovely surprise to see Rougham Estate featured across three pages of @suffolkmag
The feature explores everything you can enjoy at Rougham over the Christmas season, from the Christmas shop at Blackthorpe Barn and our Arts & Crafts Fair to festive workshops and plenty of opportunities to make a day of your visit.
If you’d like to find out more, you can pick up a copy of Suffolk Magazine at Roots Café next time you visit.
It’s a lovely way to discover what’s happening across the Estate this Christmas. We look forward to welcoming you!
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From pumpkin picking and Halloween celebrations to welcoming our VIP guests and press for an exclusive first look at the Christmas shop at Blackthorpe Barn, October has certainly kept us busy.
We’ve enjoyed autumn in all its glory, celebrated some special milestones and now, with the Christmas shop open for another year, we’re ready to embrace the festive season.
There’s plenty more to look forward to, with our 35th Arts & Crafts Fair beginning on 14 November, alongside all the Christmas magic that makes this time of year so special at Rougham Estate.
Thank you to everyone who has visited us this month – we look forward to seeing you in November. Now, let the countdown to Christmas begin!
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Just two weeks to go until our Arts & Crafts Fair returns to Blackthorpe Barn!
There’s something lovely about taking your time to wander around the Barn, discovering things you hadn’t expected to find and chatting to the people who have made them.
Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift, something beautiful for your home or simply a little inspiration, you’ll find plenty to explore.
Every maker has their own story, and with different exhibitors joining us each weekend, there’s always something new to discover so you may be tempted to visit more than once, our season ticket is just £10 online, giving you entry to all 10 days. Day tickets are £2.50 online, and children aged 15 and under go free.
We open on Saturday 14 November, 10am–4pm, with five weekends of makers and handmade treasures running through to 13 December.
Take a look at our website to explore the fair and book your tickets. We’d love to see you there.
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UPDATE: And that’s a wrap for Rougham Pumpkins 2026!
It’s been such a great season, thanks in a great part to all our wonderful visitors. Thank you to everyone who has come and enjoyed their time here. 🎃🧡🎃
See you at Blackthorpe Barn for Christmas!🎄
It’s the last days of Rougham Pumpkins 2026 and there are still plenty of pumpkins left to be picked, so come along for one last visit!
We are open 9am-5pm on Thursday, Friday and the last day, Saturday 31st October, with gates closing at 4pm each day.
Come and pick your pumpkins from the patch right where they’ve been growing, with space to run and play games, climb bale pyramids, ride pedal tractors, play in sand pits, make memories and take lots of fabulous photos.
Face painting is available every day from @faceitfaceart
There are plenty of picnic benches and these wonderful food trucks are with us each day:
Roots&Co - burgers and toasties, crumble, cakes, drinks including a bar
@geegeebakes - cheesecakes, milkshakes & coffees
@kiernanscoffee - coffees, drinks & snacks
@thecreperieshack - sweet & savoury crepes (Saturday 31st only)
Or bring your own picnic if you like.
We’ve had a great season despite the long dry summer, and it’s been excellent to welcome so many lovely visitors this year. Thank you for coming, for sharing your gorgeous photos and for all the kind comments. We love that you love coming here.
Don’t forget that Christmas is really getting into the swing over at Blackthorpe Barn half a mile away, with the Christmas Shop open every day already, Arts&Crafts open every weekend between 14th Nov-13th Dec in the glorious thatched barn, and our very own Christmas trees on sale from 20 Nov.
But now, for one last time:
🎃The pumpkins are just south of J45, A14 on Elderstub Lane. SatNav: IP30 9HZ
🎃Free entry, free parking, no booking needed
🎃Open 9am-5pm every day until 31st
🎃Find the golden pumpkin and win 1 barrow of pumpkins
🎃Well-behaved dogs welcome on a short lead in the picnic area and in a small area of the patch
All the details from our website.
See you at the patch for one last visit🧡🎃👋
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Some Christmas presents are bought in a hurry. Others are discovered when you least expect them.
That’s part of the pleasure of visiting the Christmas shop at Blackthorpe Barn. You might arrive looking for a wreath or a few decorations and leave with a gift for someone special, a new addition to your own Christmas collection or an idea you hadn’t even considered.
With 25 years of Christmas shopping at Blackthorpe Barn behind us, we’ve had plenty of time to make this a seasonal tradition worth returning to.
So, if your Christmas list still has a few gaps, come and see what catches your eye. You never know what you might find.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am–5pm, at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate.
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