Visitor Information

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.

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.

Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.

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 between the car park field and the sunflower field.

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.

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.

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.