Art and Craft at Blackthorpe Barn
Centre for showing and learning art and craft near Bury St Edmunds
Be Inspired
Blackthorpe Barn is a thriving centre for art and craft enthusiasts, providing a vibrant platform for local and regional talent. The Barn hosts inspiring exhibitions, transforming its space into a dynamic gallery to showcase a diverse range of artistic expressions.
Commitment to the arts extends beyond exhibitions, encompassing hands-on workshops taught by experienced tutors as well as the renowned Arts and Crafts Fair in November and December, attracting talented makers from around the country.
Arts and Crafts Fair
For over 30 years the Arts and Crafts Fair has been held at Blackthorpe Barn
- featuring textiles, ceramics, glassware, metalware, woodwork, beauty products, leather items, jewellery, basketry, food and much more
- held over 5 weekends during November and December
- showcasing some of the country’s most talented artists and craft-makers
- makers specifically chosen to ensure quality and a wide range of crafts
- each weekend features a new mix of creators and artists
Arts and Crafts Fair Tickets
Craft Workshops
Come and discover the art of a traditional craft, perhaps for pure pleasure or to satisfy your creative aspirations. Take part in our in-person workshops at Blackthorpe Barn, where learning a new craft is a perfect stress-relieving remedy.
Led by skilled and artistic professionals, each workshop offers a delightful and relaxing learning experience in our rural Suffolk setting.
Upcoming Workshops
Art Exhibitions
The exhibitions at Blackthorpe Barn showcase a range of artistic disciplines, from contemporary pieces to traditional art forms, creating an inspirational and enriching experience for visitors.
The old thatched barn provides a unique location for both established and emerging artists, fostering a vibrant artistic community. The carefully curated exhibitions not only celebrate the beauty of art but also contribute to the cultural enrichment of the community, making Blackthorpe Barn a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts.
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of free parking on site
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
Please Note: The car parks close when 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.
The Rougham Post
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It`s been months in the making and the time has come to share the magic with you!
Our Christmas Country Shop is open today from 9:30am until 5pm, then daily until 22nd December (closes 4pm Sundays).
We can`t wait to see you here and share the Christmas magic with you, your family and friends!
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It`s been months in the making and the time has come to share the magic with you!
Our Christmas Country Shop is open today from 9:30am until 5pm, then daily until 22nd December (closes 4pm Sundays).
We can`t wait to see you here and share the Christmas magic with you, your family and friends!
#roughamestate #christmas2024 #Christmas #christmastime #countrychristmas #christmascountdown #christmasshopping #christmasdecor #countrychristmasshop #christmas2024 #christmasshoppingtime #BuryStEdmunds #magicalmemories #christmas #ChristmasGifts
Come and join Trudi Edmunds, our resident wreath-making tutor for more than 12 years, to create your own stunning wreath using freshly-foraged greenery from the grounds of Rougham Estate.
This half-day workshop will leave you feeling festive and give you something unique to dress your home with.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#wreathmaking #wreathmaker #wreath #artsandcrafts #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmas2024 #Christmas #diycrafts
Come and join Trudi Edmunds, our resident wreath-making tutor for more than 12 years, to create your own stunning wreath using freshly-foraged greenery from the grounds of Rougham Estate.
This half-day workshop will leave you feeling festive and give you something unique to dress your home with.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#wreathmaking #wreathmaker #wreath #artsandcrafts #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmas2024 #Christmas #diycrafts
Rougham Pumpkins closing at midday on Sunday 20th Oct!
From 9am to 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking required, just come along and enjoy the big Suffolk countryside, and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s waiting here for you 🎃
🍂 It’s classic autumn weather, so wrap up and wear your wellies. There is plenty of room to run around and climb and play, with photo opportunities throughout the patch and the most delicious of street food here to warm you up. 😋
🍴 This weekend you are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating, with:
🥪 @wrights_2018 serving posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake and a licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck offering their super tasty fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events making amazing fresh waffles to order
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk frying up a storm with their delicious fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic adding their twist to New Delhi street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee doing a fine job of keeping you fed and watered at the Pitch in the Patch – for when you need a snack and you’re at the other end of the huge pumpkin patch.
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart is painting spooktacular designs on faces and arms (age 3 and over)
🍦 @saffronicecreamco ice cream is available for those who need it in this weather!
🐕 Dogs welcome on short leads in the grassy picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch, but not in the main Pumpkin Patch.
🎃 Join in the easy-going festival vibe – come and go as you please and if you’d rather bring your own picnic, you are welcome to do so.
🍽️ Just 2 minutes away, down at Blackthorpe Barn, Roots Café serves sit-down meals in a delightful setting and the Garden Room shop is still open, but in a reduced capacity because on Monday 21st, the festive season really gets going with the Christmas Shop 2024 throwing open its doors! 🎄
➡️ All the details for all the events here: roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #suffolkautumn #suffolkcountryside #suffolklife #suffolklive #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #wheretogosuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinlove #spookyseason
Rougham Pumpkins closing at midday on Sunday 20th Oct!
From 9am to 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking required, just come along and enjoy the big Suffolk countryside, and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s waiting here for you 🎃
🍂 It’s classic autumn weather, so wrap up and wear your wellies. There is plenty of room to run around and climb and play, with photo opportunities throughout the patch and the most delicious of street food here to warm you up. 😋
🍴 This weekend you are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating, with:
🥪 @wrights_2018 serving posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake and a licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck offering their super tasty fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events making amazing fresh waffles to order
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk frying up a storm with their delicious fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic adding their twist to New Delhi street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee doing a fine job of keeping you fed and watered at the Pitch in the Patch – for when you need a snack and you’re at the other end of the huge pumpkin patch.
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart is painting spooktacular designs on faces and arms (age 3 and over)
🍦 @saffronicecreamco ice cream is available for those who need it in this weather!
🐕 Dogs welcome on short leads in the grassy picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch, but not in the main Pumpkin Patch.
🎃 Join in the easy-going festival vibe – come and go as you please and if you’d rather bring your own picnic, you are welcome to do so.
🍽️ Just 2 minutes away, down at Blackthorpe Barn, Roots Café serves sit-down meals in a delightful setting and the Garden Room shop is still open, but in a reduced capacity because on Monday 21st, the festive season really gets going with the Christmas Shop 2024 throwing open its doors! 🎄
➡️ All the details for all the events here: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #suffolkautumn #suffolkcountryside #suffolklife #suffolklive #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #wheretogosuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinlove #spookyseason
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas tree. So why don`t you choose your own?
Here at Rougham Estate, on the 9 & 10th, 16th & 17th November, you can wander through hundreds of trees of different shapes and sizes, in our plantation, until you find “the One”. We’ll cut your special tree, perfectly fresh, just a day or two before your selected collection date.
Choose from 3 collection weekends to collect your tree, where it will be at Blackthorpe Barn ready, wrapped and waiting for you at a time that suits you.
It’s a wonderful experience for everyone; very exciting for children, and your dog (on a lead) is welcome to come with you too.
Spaces are booking fast so to avoid disappointment, visit our website to book your slot: roughamestate.com/welcome
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#christmastime #blackthorpebarn #countrychristmas #christmas2024 #christmascountdown #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastree #christmastrees #christmastreefarm
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas tree. So why don`t you choose your own?
Here at Rougham Estate, on the 9 & 10th, 16th & 17th November, you can wander through hundreds of trees of different shapes and sizes, in our plantation, until you find “the One”. We’ll cut your special tree, perfectly fresh, just a day or two before your selected collection date.
Choose from 3 collection weekends to collect your tree, where it will be at Blackthorpe Barn ready, wrapped and waiting for you at a time that suits you.
It’s a wonderful experience for everyone; very exciting for children, and your dog (on a lead) is welcome to come with you too.
Spaces are booking fast so to avoid disappointment, visit our website to book your slot: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#christmastime #blackthorpebarn #countrychristmas #christmas2024 #christmascountdown #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastree #christmastrees #christmastreefarm
🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
#blackthorpebarn #roughamestate #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasshop #christmasiscoming #suffolkchristmas #suffolklife #suffolkliving #daysoutsuffolk #countdowntochristmas #christmas2024 #everythingyouneedforchristmas #wearechristmas #christmasishere #eastanglia #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #christmasvibes #christmasspirit #christmashome
Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
#blackthorpebarn #roughamestate #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasshop #christmasiscoming #suffolkchristmas #suffolklife #suffolkliving #daysoutsuffolk #countdowntochristmas #christmas2024 #everythingyouneedforchristmas #wearechristmas #christmasishere #eastanglia #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #christmasvibes #christmasspirit #christmashome
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
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