Visitor Information
- Roots Café
- Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn
- Christmas Tree Sales
- Walks from Blackthorpe Barn
- Garden Room Shop
- Craft Workshops
- Pick your own Sunflowers
- Pick your own Pumpkins
- Artworks Exhibition
- Pick Your Own Christmas Tree
- Arts and Crafts Fair
Open every day, including Bank Holidays
09:00 – 17:00
Sundays 9:00 – 16:00
Closing at 4pm on 23 and 24 December
Closed on 25, 26 & 27 December
Then open every day 9:00 – 16:00
from 28th December
Open 31 December 2024 9:00 – 16:00
Open 1 January 2025 9:00 – 16:00
Dogs welcome with paws on the floor
Plenty of free parking
Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets
Walk-in only, no reservations
Toilets (2 with baby-changing facilities)
Cards and cash accepted
Open every day
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations
The interior is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and around the Barn the ground is wheelchair-friendly and mostly level.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
There is plenty of free parking available, both around the Barn and the car parks slightly further down the avenue.
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.
From May to September, the entrance to the Café and Shop changes to go through the arch, with parking in the “Christmas Tree” area, rather than entering by the meadow and sunken garden. This is because the Barn is used for private events and weddings during these months. Signs will show you where to go.
Open every day
Monday to Saturday 9:30 – 17:00
Sundays 9:30 – 16:00
Last day: Sunday 22 December
Plenty of free parking
Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets
Toilets (2 with baby-changing facilities)
Card and Cash accepted
Food at Roots Café just next door
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations
The interior is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and around the Barn the ground is wheelchair-friendly and mostly level.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
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.
Open every day
Monday – Saturday 9:30 – 17:00
Sundays 9:30 – 16:00
Last day: Sunday 22 December
Dogs welcome
Cut trees available
Potted trees available
Open every day unitl 22 Dec
Cards and cash accepted
Delivery available
No booking needed
Plenty of free parking with dedicated tree loading area
The Christmas Tree Sales area is around the back of Blackthorpe Barn. It has a dedicated tree-loading car park (which doubles as the car park for Roots Café and the Garden Room Shop in the summer months).
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the Christmas Tree Sales area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
The walks are open all the time
Please note that the car parks and facilities are only open when the café and/or the shop are open. The car parks are locked outside these times.
Don’t get locked in.
See notes below
Walks are free
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Rougham Estate walks have been designed to be used by able bodied walkers; they are often on uneven terrain, with stiles and tracks through woods. Increasing levels of physical impairment will make these walks increasingly inaccessible.
For those using self-propelled wheelchairs unexpected blockages such as fallen trees and branches can rapidly render a route impassible. The Rougham Estate does its best to keep routes clear but cannot guarantee that any path is fully accessible at any time.
Please see the individual walks for more detail, where you can find a map and detailed description of each walk, as well as photographs of waypoints and a video of the full walk, to help you further assess the terrain.
There is plenty of free parking available at Blackthorpe Barn.
Don’t get locked in! The car parks close when the Roots Café and Shop close and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Open again from 6th January 2025
Open every day, including Bank Holidays
10:00 – 16:00
Sundays 10:00 – 16:00
Dogs welcome with paws on the floor
Plenty of free parking
Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets
Toilets (2 with baby-changing facilities)
Card payments only
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations
The interior is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and around the Barn the ground is wheelchair-friendly and mostly level.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
There is plenty of free parking available, both around the Barn and the car parks slightly further down the avenue.
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.
During the summer months, from May to September, the entrance to the Café and Shop changes to go through the arch, with parking in the “Christmas Tree” area, rather than entering by the meadow and sunken garden. This is because the Barn is used for private events and weddings during these months. New signage will show you where to go.
Open when Craft Workshops are being held
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
View a ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn, including the Meadow Room
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn including the Meadow Room, with accessible parking available.
The path to the Meadow Room has gravel on it – please let us know if you need assistance.
If you have special requirements for attending the workshop, please let us know beforehand.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
There is plenty of free parking available.
When you arrive for your workshop, park in the carparks around Blackthorpe Barn.
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.
If your workshop finishes after the time that the café closes, the gates will remain open until the workshop has ended.
2024 Opening Times:
Open daily from 3 August 9:00 – 17:00
Sundowner Evenings on 9th and 16th August 9:00 – 21:30
Closing Date: 26th August
Cards and Cash accepted
Food available
Picnics welcome
Toilets available, including accessible toilets
Wheelchair accessible, but paths could be muddy
Dogs welcome on the grass but not in the main maze
Baby-changing facility
For your SatNav, use the postcode for the nearby industrial estate: IP30 9ND
Note – this is NOT the postcode for the Sunflower Field, but will get you near the A14, Junction 45 roundabout. See the diagram on the sunflower page and follow the signs from the A14, J45 roundabout.
What3Words: commit.submerged.bombard
From the Junction 45 / A14 Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn right off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
From the Junction 45 / A14 Westbound Carriageway:
- turn left at the end of the A14 slip road
- drive under the bridge
- straight over the first roundabout
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn right off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
The sunflower field is accessible for wheelchairs, although the field is just that and can get muddy if it has been raining.
Accessible parking is available close to the entrance; there are wood chippings on the ground at the entrance to the sunflower maze.
Toilets are available near to the entrance, including an accessible toilet.
The paths through the sunflowers are wide enough for a wheelchair. They may be a little stubbly when the field is first opened, but the more people who walk along the paths, the flatter they become.
There is plenty of free parking available in the fields adjacent to the sunflower field.
Accessible parking is available near to the entrance.
When leaving the car park, please be aware that it is a LEFT TURN ONLY, towards the roundabout on the left.
2024 opening times:
Weekend: Sat 5 – Sun 6 October
Weekend: Sat 12 – Sun 13 October
Weekend: Sat 19 – Sun 20 October
Daily from Sat 26 – Thurs 31 October
09:00 – 17:00
Pumpkins by Torchlight & Silent Disco
Sat 12 October 5:30pm-9:30pm
Sat 26 October 5:30pm-9:30pm
Free entry
Plenty of free parking
No booking needed
Cards and Cash accepted
Food Available
Picnics Welcome
Toilets available, including accessible toilets
Wheelchair accessible, but the field could be muddy
Baby-changing facility
For your SatNav, use the postcode for the nearby industrial estate: IP30 9ND
Note – this is NOT the postcode for the Pumpkin Patch, but will get you near the A14, Junction 45 roundabout. See the diagram on the Pumpkin page and follow the signs from the A14, J45 roundabout.
What3Words: commit.submerged.bombard
From Junction 45 / A14 Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn right off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
From the Junction 45 / A14 Westbound Carriageway
- turn left at the end of the A14 slip road
- drive under the bridge
- straight over the first roundabout
- go up the north carriageway of Sow Lane
- fully around the roundabout at the top
- back down the south carriageway of Sow Lane
- turn right off Sow Lane into the grass parking.
The pumpkin patch is accessible for wheelchairs; please be aware that it is a field and can get muddy if it has been raining.
Accessible parking is available close to the entrance; there are wood chippings on the ground in places.
Toilets are available near to the entrance, including an accessible toilet.
The grass paths alongside through the pumpkin areas are wide enough for a wheelchair.
There is plenty of free parking available in the fields adjacent to the pumpkin patch.
Accessible parking is available near to the entrance.
When leaving the car park, please be aware that it is a LEFT TURN ONLY, towards the roundabout on the left.
Open every day from 21 – 29 September 2024
10:00 – 17:00
Artworks is held in the thatched Blackthorpe Barn
Free entry
Wheelchair accessible with parking and toilets
Baby changing facilities in the courtyard
Only assistance dogs admitted
Roots Café nearby
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations.
The interior is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and around the Barn the ground is wheelchair-friendly and mostly level.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
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.
2024 Opening Times:
Open 10:00 – 16:00
on the following weekends only
W/E 1 : Sat 9 – Sun 10 November 2024
W/E 2 : Sat 16 – Sun 17 November 2024
Booking essential
Dogs welcome
Trees are cut later and can be collected from Blackthorpe Barn
Plenty of free parking
The Christmas Tree plantation is in a field called The Rookery, near the entrance to Blackthorpe Barn. It is south of Junction 45 of the A14, between the junction and the entrance to Blackthorpe Barn, and opposite the entrance to Ravenwood Hall Hotel.
There is plenty of free parking at The Rookery.
There are no facilities at the plantation as such, but Blackthorpe Barn is a very short drive away (about 200metres) where there is Roots Café and toilets, as well as the Christmas Shop and the Arts & Crafts Fair (on the second weekend of PYO Trees). Blackthorpe Barn is where your cut tree is to be collected from.
2024 Opening Times:
Open 10:00 – 16:00
on these weekends only
W/E 1 : Sat 16 – Sun 17 November
W/E 2 : Sat 23 – Sun 24 November
W/E 3 : Sat 30 November – Sun 1 December
W/E 4 : Sat 7 – Sun 8 December
W/E 5 : Sat 14 – Sun 15 December
Day and Season Tickets available
No dogs except assistance dogs
Cards and Cash accepted
Step-free wheelchair access
Plenty of free parking
Toilets nearby including accessible toilets
Roots Café next door
Address:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
Public Transport – Bus:
The only bus route serving Blackthorpe Barn is the 377 Bury St Edmunds – Bradfield St George, operated by Mulleys Motorways on Mondays to Saturdays.
Get off at the “Blackthorpe, White House” stop.
Visit Suffolk On Board for times of services.
Public Transport – Rail:
Use Thurston Station, on the Cambridge – Bury St Edmunds – Ipswich line.
There is a 40 minute walk to reach the Barn from the station.
Wheelchairs are welcome everywhere at Blackthorpe Barn, with accessible parking close to the entrance and accessible toilets available.
View the ground plan of Blackthorpe Barn to see the locations
The interior is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and around the Barn the ground is wheelchair-friendly and mostly level.
Please be aware that this is a rural setting; the ground further away from the Barn can be bumpy and at times muddy, depending on the weather.
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Barn area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
