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The “Big 24” Quilts Exhibition 2024
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When:
Date:
Time:
26th Apr
10:00 - 16:00
27th Apr
10:00 - 16:00
28th Apr
10:00 - 15:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Sat Nav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Tickets
£5 Cash on the door only
Under 18s free
Exhibition of Quilts
Come and see this wonderful Big 24 Exhibition, a celebration of the fantastic work by quilters throughout East Anglia, including members of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles.
The exhibition will be officially opened by The Quilters Guild President, Sheila Evans, on Friday 26th April, with over 90 individual quilts being shown from members of Region 8 of The Quilters Guild and 19 of its Affiliated Groups within Essex and Suffolk.
Visitors have the opportunity to get involved and vote for their favourite quilt in the “Visitors’ Choice” competition and to enter a daily Sewing Themed Tombola, Handmade Bag Auction and Raffle, with tickets £1 each (cash only please).
The Exhibition Competition theme is “8” and has over 30 entries of A3 size quilts, which will be on display in the entrance area and will be judged by Sheila.
Special Exhibitions
There will also be a showcase of the work of former Region 8 committee member Helen Vivian: “A Lifetime in Quilting”, and a chance to see the wonderful Denman Quilt made by members of the Federation of Essex WIs depicting special places of Essex.
Don’t miss this chance to see such an amazing collection in one place.
Gallery
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Traders & Designers
A wide variety of fabric shops and designers will be at The BIG 24 Exhibition
Traders
- Crafty Baba
- Crafty UK
- Daisy May Quilting
- Franklins
- Oliven
- Patch Fabrics
- Simply Haberdashery
- The Cosy Cabin
- The Fabric Fox
Designers
- Helen Howes (Helen Howes Textiles)
- Helen Butcher (Little Patch Pockets)
- Melanie Missin-Keating (Mellymade Designs)
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.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
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What a wonderful year 2025 was, here on Rougham Estate!
Thank you to every one who visited us in the past year, and also to each one who worked hard in the café and shop, who worked on events and on the farm, and so many others who keep things running behind the scenes. Without you, Rougham Estate would not be the same. Thank you!
Here are the past year’s fabulous seasons and events condensed into a minute or two.
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We wish you a very happy new year for 2026 and hope to see you again - we’ve got plenty of new ideas for the coming year😃👍👋
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It’ll soon be time to think about what to do with your real Christmas tree now the festive season is over.
Instead of putting it out for the bin men, how about considering a recycling scheme that helps a fantastic local charity?
The MyWish Charity - Treecycle initiative allows you to responsibly recycle your Christmas trees, benefiting the community and reducing waste.
You can take part in this fantastic scheme by registering here:
http://www.mywishcharity.co.uk/treecycle
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Discover peaceful countryside walks around Rougham Estate, perfect for a dog-friendly day out followed by a cosy stop at Roots Café for drinks and freshly made seasonal food.
There are a range of walks for all abilities with easy to follow paths around Rougham Estate offer rolling farmland, tree-lined avenues and countryside views ideal for walkers and dogs with plenty of history along the way.
Dogs are welcome in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor, please 🐾
To explore the walking options and to plan your route visit https://roughamestate.com/whats-on/blackthorpe-barn/walks/
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We are back open tomorrow!
Roots Café will be open from 9am til 4pm daily, and we are offering 10% Off cards for January and February. Pick one up on your first visit to Roots and use it on your next visit (valid only during Jan and Feb).
Also don’t forget to grab a loyalty card and get your 8th coffee free. 🙌
There’s a good excuse to come to Rougham Estate!
Also while you’re here, why don’t you enjoy one of our walks around the Estate? There’s 18 miles of public footpaths and cycling routes to enjoy. There are routes tried and tested on our website or you can enjoy your own! Perfect to burn off some of that Christmas pudding!
We hope to see you soon.
Please note we will be closed 5th January for maintenance.
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We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you to those who have visited us over the festive period. We hope your day is truly magical!
#merrychristmas
Well, that’s it from us this year as we closed the doors for Christmas.
It’s been another fantastic year made possible by our incredible team across the Estate.
Thank you all for your loyalty and custom and making Christmas so magical.
We will be closed on the 24th, 25th and 26th December and look forward to welcoming you all back to Roots cafe on the 27th December.
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄
#2026 #thatsawrap #thankyou
Still struggling with the last minute Christmas gift?
A Rougham Estate gift voucher is flexible option, perfect for anyone who loves good food, and home and lifestyle treats.
It can be used in the Roots Café or across the Estate shops, from festive finds in the Christmas Shop (for next year) to treats in the Pantry and Garden and Lifestyle Shop.
Valid for 12 months and usable over multiple visits, it’s a gift they can enjoy in their own time.
Purchase here roughamestate.com/welcome - link in profile
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If you’re planning a festive visit to Rougham Estate, please note our opening times over Christmas and the New Year.
We’ll be taking a short break on 24th, 25th and 26th December (and the 5th January for essential maintenance).
On all other days, including bank holidays, we’re open from 9am to 4pm.
Whether you’re popping in for a winter walk or a seasonal treat, we look forward to seeing you over the festive period.
The Rougham Estate Shop will be closed from tomorrow, 23rd December until the 6th January when we restock for some very beautiful and desirable lifestyle goodies.
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