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The Roaming Sauna at Rougham Estate
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
10th Apr
18:00 - 21:00
11th Apr
09:00 - 19:00
12th Apr
11:00 - 16:00
17th Apr
18:00 - 21:00
18th Apr
11:00 - 20:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
See the map and What3Words for the exact meadow location
See mapPricing:
Per person in a Social Sauna Session
1 hour £17
Hire the Whole Sauna for max. 8 people
1 hour £105
Book directly with The Roaming Sauna
Last-minute, on-the-day bookings possible
Reconnect, recover and rebalance
The Roaming Sauna is popping-up at Rougham Estate for another weekend, bringing their unique wood-fired sauna, cold showers & cold plunging tubs, all set in the glorious Suffolk countryside. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect, recover and rebalance.
This beautifully-converted horsebox has been transformed into a traditional, cosy sauna, crafted for calm and comfort. Step inside and leave the daily stress behind; slow down, recharge and discover why sauna culture has been loved around the world for centuries.
Then move from chatting on the sauna bench to that heart-racing cold shower and cold water plunge followed by the fabulous, warm glow afterwards. Embrace the simplicity and reconnect with the timeless ritual of heat and cool, all within these beautiful natural surroundings.
This hot–cold cycle, known as Contrast Therapy, is proven to boost circulation and recovery, reduce stress and tension, strengthen immunity, improve sleep and rest and leave you energised and refreshed. What’s not to love!
Whether you’re a seasoned sauna-goer or simply sauna-curious, this is a wonderful chance to experience the combined benefits of heat, cold and nature. After your session, you’re free to enjoy the fresh Suffolk air, take a peaceful walk through the Estate, grab a bite at Roots Café or simply sit and savour the stillness.
Please note: the Blackthorpe Barn café and facilities open at 9am and close at 4pm.
Location
The Roaming Sauna will be based on Rougham Estate at Blackthorpe Barn, situated in a quiet meadow to the right of the thatched Blackthorpe Barn, and to the right of the car park/accessible parking.
See the map/ground plan/what3words link below.
Book Your Sauna Session
Sessions are bookable for individuals or pairs in the Community Sauna Sessions or why not book the whole sauna for your private group; bookings are made through The Roaming Sauna website.
Bookings remain open during the event on Saturday and Sunday for any last-minute sauna-goers who would like to join in.
All you need are a couple of towels, a bottle of water and a willingness to switch off for a while.
Come and enjoy!
Important information
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How it works
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Book your sauna session directly with The Roaming Sauna
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Come to Rougham Estate in good time for your booked session
The sauna is located in the quiet meadow to the right of Blackthorpe Barn (facing it from the entrance avenue) and to the right of the car park/accessible parking. There will be signs to guide you – please see the map/What3Words link below.
There is plenty of free parking around the Barn, with accessible parking close to the Café and Shop entrance through the arch.
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Enjoy your time in the sauna, cold showers and the plunge tubs. Feel reinvigorated!
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Why not enjoy more of what is available at Rougham Estate while you are here.
Roots Café is just nearby for a coffee and a tasty bite to eat, open daily 9am-4pm
The Rougham Estate Shop is open each day 10am-4pm
Walks are available from the Barn location.
See our What’s On page for the latest information.
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Please note that the Blackthorpe Barn café and facilities open at 9am and close at 4pm.
What to Bring
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Two towels; one smaller one to sit on whilst in the sauna and another for drying off after use.
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Swimwear must be worn at all times.
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Sliders or flip-flops for in between the sessions.
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A water bottle to stay hydrated (not metal).
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A Sauna Hat (optional).
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A changing robe if needed, especially if the weather is cooler.
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A spare bag for wet items.
Please Note
This event is run by The Roaming Sauna; bookings are made directly through the Roaming Sauna website. Your contract is with The Roaming Sauna and not with Rougham Estate.
Cancellation for either a refund or to reschedule can be made up to 48 hours in advance of your booked session. Refunds may be subject to an administration fee. Please contact The Roaming Sauna.
Rougham Estate is not responsible for the booking process nor for the running of this event.
The use of the sauna is at your own risk.
Please take notice of the list of “When Shouldn’t I Use a Sauna”. Do not use the sauna if you have a medical condition affected by heat (such as heart issues, high blood pressure, pregnancy) unless your doctor has cleared you.
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 usually closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time. In the event that a sauna session extends beyond these hours, the gates will be kept open and then locked after the sauna closes for the day.
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.
The Roaming Sauna will be in the meadow to the right side of the thatched Barn (as seen from the entrance avenue), and to the right of the car park/accessible parking there.
Please see the What3Words link or zoom into the map here.
On the Ground Plan, the meadow is to the right of the car park area, on the right of the plan (the meadow not shown on the Ground Plan).
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We’re still going with our 2026 harvest!
The team are currently cutting the Winter Oilseed Rape, but it may surprise you to know that our thoughts have also turned to preparations for Harvest 2027.
How?
Following the harvest of the Winter Barley, pig muck from our resident pigs is being spread across the stubbles in anticipation for the planting of the next crop - which will be Winter Oilseed Rape.
This valuable source of organic manure provides the crop with nutrition from the very start, significantly reducing the use of synthetic fertiliser in the autumn.
We are always trying to create a more sustainable farming system, focusing on soil health, the resilience of soils for the future and good general farming practice.
#farmlife #sustainablefarming
Vote for your favourite!
Here are the 9 beautiful finalist pictures from the Rougham Estate Through Your Lens Competition - now it’s over to you.
Comment your favourite picture by using the number on that photo. Which one catches your eye? Which one captures Rougham Estate best for you? The landscapes? The trees? The close-up? The hall?
Voting will be open until midnight on 31 July. There will also be a chance to vote in person at Blackthorpe Barn.
After this time, all the votes will be counted and verified, and the winner will be announced on 5th August.
Only votes cast on this Instagram post, the corresponding post on our Facebook page and at Blackthorpe Barn will be valid. Only one vote per account - if one account/person is found to be voting multiple times, those votes will not be counted.
Good luck to all the finalists!
As per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
The photos here are from @wandering_eye_photos @flossyfelts @howardking2468 @debbie.hockey
It’s the news you have been waiting for!!
The sunflower field is BACK and we can confirm its opening will be next Monday 27th July! 🌻
Please note it is at a new field so simply follow the signs from the A14, junction 45. It’s still very close to Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
Free to attend and free parking. You only pay for the sunflowers you pick and food you wish to buy.
Open every day for 2-3 weeks from 9am-5pm, and 10am-5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The 9am - 10am hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays are reserved for SEN-friendly sessions, which need to be booked (tickets are free).
Don’t miss out.
Well behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead, but we ask they are kept within the designated doggy areas. They are welcome in the big picnic area and in the little dog path through the sunflowers, but not in the main sunflower maze due to problems in previous years.
There will be some wonderful evening events coming too - keep your eyes open for details coming very soon!
We look forward seeing you then!
Full details can be found on our website in the link in our bio.
These pics were taken just a few days ago at the field. The flowers are beginning to open, with more opening each day.
#roughamsunflowers #sunflowerfield
We’ve got two tasty specials this week you won’t want to miss…
Salad of the week
A sweet and zingy salad of pineapple, avocado, cucumber, red onion, chilli, mixed leaves with a hot honey dressing.
Or
Chipotle roasted chicken, guacamole, spinach, feta, fried egg and salsa verde
Pop in and don’t miss out! Open daily until 4pm.
#specialoftheweek #rootscafe
We’re hiring here at Roots Cafe, Rougham Estate.
Two exciting vacancies are now available - Sous Chef and Chef De Partie.
Great chance to join a friendly team in a beautiful Estate setting.
If you’re looking for a new opportunity and want to be part of a well-loved local business, apply now through Indeed.
These roles are open to applicants aged 18 and over, and full details are available on the job listings link in our profile. Don’t miss your chance to apply.
#kitchenjobsburystedmunds #vacancyalert
One of the best things about walking around Rougham Estate is that every visit offers something different.
As you wander through the Estate, you get to experience lovely views like this one, with our nosy cattle grazing peacefully in the evening light, alongside woodland, open countryside and plenty of nature to enjoy.
Whether you’re walking the dog, stretching your legs or simply taking some time out, why not finish your visit with a coffee, lunch or a sweet treat at Roots Café?
#RoughamEstate #SuffolkWalks #CountrysideWalks
Sunflowers…
They’re growing nicely!
Our sunflowers are making great progress, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for this year’s Pick Your Own Sunflowers event at our new location. It won’t be long before the fields are bursting with colour, creating the perfect spot for picking your own blooms, capturing some beautiful photos and making summer memories.
Keep an eye on our social channels and website for opening dates. We promise it’ll be worth the wait.
#RoughamEstate #PickYourOwn #Sunflowers
Exactly a week on from the East Anglian Daily Times Business Awards, we’ve received the official photographs from the evening, and they were too good not to share.
Congratulations once again to our owner George Agnew on being named Business Person of the Year. It was a proud moment and a wonderful recognition of his leadership, vision and commitment to the future of Rougham Estate.
Thank you to the East Anglian Daily Times for a fantastic evening celebrating businesses from across the region.
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