YOUR GUIDE TO ROUGHAM ESTATE
All the information you need to make the most of your visit to Rougham Estate.
YOUR GUIDE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rougham Estate, located in the idyllic Suffolk countryside near Bury St Edmunds, offers a range of activities set in the natural beauty of England.
The Estate’s history dates back centuries having hosted the Romans, Saxons and Vikings. Encompassing over 3000 acres of glorious Suffolk countryside, there are leisurely walks through woodlands and fields to embark on, natural wonders to enjoy and history to discover, including the year-round café serving locally-sourced dishes.
Rougham Estate is a welcoming location for you to relax and be inspired, offering a range of opportunities to immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings. From the sunflowers in the summer to the Christmas festival, well-respected Crafts events and workshops that bring the estate to life throughout the year, the Estate is committed to sustainability and conservation.
CONSERVATION
Rougham Estate takes the role of caring for the environment very seriously. It covers an area of 3,000 acres in total and boasts woodland covering 20% of the whole, amounting to some 655 acres, or twice the national average. In addition to many miles of traditional hedgerows, the Estate is famous for its wonderful oak trees.
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It’s the first big weekend of the Rougham Estate Christmas Festival at Blackthorpe Barn and this is the place to be!
The 35th annual Christmas Arts&Crafts Fair opens this weekend with a cracking range of hand-crafted goods. Come and meet the makers, the people who have designed and made these beautiful pieces by hand. You’re sure to find some amazing gifts here.
A £10 Season Ticket allows you to come and go as you please for the coming 5 weekends.
Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door, season ticket on the door: £12. Assistance dogs only.
The Rougham Estate Christmas Shop is a magical wonderland of decorations, gifts and ideas. Come and be inspired for making your home beautiful for the coming season.
Open daily 9:30am-5pm (4pm on Sundays). Dogs to be carried. Free entry.
Roots Café and the Roots&Co Teepee are perfect for grabbing a tasty and warming bite. The Café is table service with our usual menu whereas the Roots&Co kiosk is serving warm drinks and snacks to take away, or sit in the teepee for a rest between shopping sprints.
Café open daily 9am-5pm (4pm on Sundays). Dogs with paws on the floor.
The kiosk is open as needed.
There are still a few tickets left for our very popular Christmas workshops happening over the coming weeks, with willow weaving, wreath-making, glass-fusing and making your own ferments and sauerkraut – there’s something here for everyone.
Christmas Trees are coming soon! The trees from our own plantations will start to be cut in the coming days, with sales of cut trees starting on Friday 20th November. Bigger trees are already being delivered to town centres and businesses in the area. All our trees are grown within a mile of Blackthorpe Barn. Smaller potted trees available. Information and prices on our website.
There is plenty of free parking around the Barn, with a dedicated Christmas tree car park from 20 Nov and everything is within easy walking distance.
Come and get your Christmas going at Rougham Estate!
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, just south of A14,J45, we’re easy to get to.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
#suffolkchristmas #christmastime #christmascraftfair #suffolkdaysout #suffolkevents
Here are even more makers who will be with us this coming weekend on 14th and 15th November. There is a vast range of beautiful hand-crafted items to find here, from metalwork to textiles, artwork to delicious foods. It’s the perfect place to treat yourself and find gifts for loved ones.
Buy direct from the designer/makers who have made these items and who have travelled from near and far to be here this weekend.
Each weekend for the next 5 weekends there is a new mix of artisans here in the beautiful ancient Barn.
With both Roots Café and the Roots&Co teepee nearby and the famous Rougham Estate Christmas Shop next door, this is the place to be!
And if you fancy getting crafty yourself, there are just a few places left for the Willow Weaving Stars workshop on Saturday afternoon – come and make a day of it!
Arts&Crafts open for the next 5 weekends until 13th December.
Plenty of free parking.
Entrance to the Crafts: £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Season ticket for all 10 days: £10 online, £12 on the door.
Children 15 and under, free. Assistance dogs only in the Craft Fair.
Showcased here and with us on 14-15th November:
@jo_rochester_art @hassinakhanglass @ceramicsbuyanja @kittiwakejewellery IslandKnitwear @infused_with_kindness @birdfeedertree @lizzingtonbags @j.w.h.mccaughan @merrywoodhandmade @peter.dibble.basketmaker @beadedgarden @tuliphousenorfolk CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @mattbrownmakes @triciafrancispots @leatherdesigncraft
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #christmasmarket #craftfair #artisanmade
There’s more to enjoy at Rougham Estate this Christmas!
We’ve been busy making sure there’s plenty of space, food and comfort for everyone visiting us during the festive season.
Our outdoor catering hut, Roots & Co, is now open, serving extra treats and refreshments, and our new giant tipi is up, providing additional covered seating where you can take a break, enjoy something delicious and soak up the atmosphere.
And while you’re here, don’t miss our potted Christmas trees, now available to buy, alongside all the festive inspiration waiting to be discovered in our Christmas Shop.
Whether you’re visiting for a spot of Christmas shopping, meeting friends for a bite to eat or making a day of it with family, there’s plenty to enjoy.
We’ve got Christmas covered at Rougham Estate!
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #SuffolkChristmas
It’s time! This Saturday, Blackthorpe Barn opens its doors for the 35th year of the Rougham Estate Arts & Crafts Fair, and this is when Christmas truly begins.
Around 50 independent designer-makers are travelling from across the country to be here, filling the Barn with the most beautiful handmade work.
Paintings, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, sculpture and so much more; every piece made by hand, by someone who has poured their heart into their craft.
Come and buy directly from these makers and support small independent businesses this Christmas.
35 years of makers, of creativity and of finding the most wonderful things under one thatched roof.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Open each weekend until 12-13 December, with a different mix of makers each week.
Season tickets: £10 online, for all 10 days (£12 on the door)
Day tickets: £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 15 and under, free entry.
Assistance dogs only.
The Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door.
Plenty of free parking.
Just off J45 of the A14, 3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds.
Showcased here and coming this weekend:
@juliahulmesculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork @bluebelllanejewellery_ @cpedecorativeglass @trucklecheese @suecariellohandbags @mariannelakerdesigns @lindsayduffjewellery @fairy_kaff @jagorman2019 @hazelbaystore @katiemillardartist @westlodgepottery @norfolkjewelleryco @sheilamadder @reworkedcanvas @ocutterdesign @domupson
#artisanmade #designermaker #suffolkdaysout #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
Have you ever wondered how Christmas at Rougham Estate first began?
You may have noticed the Christmas story as you enter the shop, and this is a true story…
Long before it became a Christmas tradition for thousands of visitors, it started with one family’s love of the festive season.
Back in 1948, a young Danish woman called Bus brought a little of the Christmas she had grown up with to her new home in Suffolk. She wanted to recreate the warmth, candlelight and special feeling of a traditional Danish Christmas.
Little did she know that those family celebrations would plant the seeds of something much bigger.
Over the years, the tradition grew, bringing together beautiful Christmas trees, independent makers, festive shopping and the special atmosphere that so many people return for every year.
And while much has changed since 1948, that original feeling of Christmas – the warmth, the magic and the joy of sharing it with others, always remains at the heart of Rougham Estate.
Discover the full story behind the Christmas you know and love, and find out how it all began by visiting our website or using the QR code.
#roughamestate #christmasstory
It began with an early start and a rather misty morning as two very special Christmas trees made their way from Rougham Estate into Bury St Edmunds town centre.
For years, we have been proud to gift the trees to the town as a little way of giving something back to the community we are part of.
There is something lovely about knowing they will soon be lit up, bringing a little Christmas magic to the town centre and creating memories for families and visitors throughout the festive season.
A huge thank you to Vince Marshall Transport for helping us deliver them safely.
If you visit the town centre, we hope you enjoy them. ☺️
#roughamestate #christmastrees
**A notice for all dog walkers visiting Rougham Estate**
As our sheep begin arriving next week, we’re asking everyone walking their dogs across the Estate to be particularly mindful of the livestock.
The sheep will be grazing on our overwinter cover crops as part of the Estate’s ongoing land management.
We love welcoming dog walkers and want everyone to continue enjoying the footpaths and open spaces, but it is essential that dogs are kept on a lead at all times when near livestock. This is a legal requirement, and livestock worrying is being taken increasingly seriously, with significant penalties for owners whose dogs chase or attack sheep.
Please also be aware that the sheep are contained within electric fencing. Please do not touch the fencing, as it is live and will give you an electric shock.
Thank you for helping and understanding.
#farmlife #sheep #roughamestate
Only one week to go!🎄
The Rougham Estate Arts&Crafts Fair opens next Saturday, and we can’t wait. About 50 independent makers from around the country will be gathered under the beautiful newly-thatched roof of Blackthorpe Barn, bringing with them paintings, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, metalwork, woodwork, weaving and so much more.
You can see a few of them here, with their work.
Every piece has been designed and made by hand, by artisans who have spent years – in many cases, decades – honing their skills and perfecting their craft.
These are not gifts you’ll find anywhere else. They’re one of a kind, made with real care, love and intention, and when you buy one you’re directly supporting the person who created it.
If you’ve been looking for a Christmas craft market worth travelling to, a place to find truly unique Christmas gifts, or simply somewhere beautiful to spend time getting into the Christmas spirit, this is it.
Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself, you’ll find something here that you won’t find on the high street. And it’s so much more fun shopping person to person rather than being dazed by spending more time in front of a screen!
Open every weekend from 14th November to 13th December, with a different mix of makers each weekend, there’s always something new to discover.
Season ticket, entry 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.
Plenty free parking.
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, just south of A14,J45
With the famous Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door, why not come and explore.
This is the most beautiful way to do your Christmas shopping. 🛍️
🔗 Link in bio for more details and to find out when each maker is with us.
Shown here:
@kate_wrigglesworth @ceramicobsessions @hiroceramics @helenmaxfield @artistcaz @birdfeedertree @muted_palette @matthewread42 @madeleine_tapp_art_textiles @myrtleberry_designs @whimsymerribee @peter.dibble.basketmaker @the_baadninishweaver @makeroftinyglassstuff @rhianwinslade @hannahdowdingfurniture @clairepirieceramics
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