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
NEVER MISS A THING
Follow us on InstagramWe’ve been very busy working some Christmas magic!Our Christmas Country Shop is open very soon… the 21st October to be precise. We can’t wait to share it with you. #christmascountdown #christmas #christmasshoppingtime #christmastime #ChristmasGifts #christmaslights #countrychristmas #countrychristmasshop #magicalmemories #christmasshopping #blackthorpebarn #RoughamEstate
We’ve been very busy working some Christmas magic!Our Christmas Country Shop is open very soon… the 21st October to be precise. We can’t wait to share it with you. #christmascountdown #christmas #christmasshoppingtime #christmastime #ChristmasGifts #christmaslights #countrychristmas #countrychristmasshop #magicalmemories #christmasshopping #blackthorpebarn #RoughamEstate
🍁There’s always a reason to visit Rougham Estate for a trip out, especially at the moment🍁
🍲The new menu at Roots Café is available with tasty dishes that you’ll want to try, like the Buttermilk Chicken or Kimchi Pancakes (on the all-day Breakfast menu).
☕️Coffee and cakes are always on offer, with take-away options too, which are just perfect for going on one of the walks around the Estate.
🥾The walks range from an easy 20-30 minutes to a more strenuous 2-3 hours. They take you along pathways, through woods and fields and deeper into our gorgeous Suffolk countryside.
🧭Each walk is described in detail on our website, with waypoints, photos and a video in real-time of George Agnew (whose great-grandfather bought the Estate) and his dog Bolly doing the walk, so you can see exactly what it looks like.
🗺️You can also download or print out a PDF description of the walk or use the interactive google map on your phone.
📆The Café is open every day and the walks are always available, but please remember that the car park at Blackthorpe Barn is locked when the café is closed.
🛍️The Garden Room shop at Blackthorpe Barn is open every day, currently in a smaller iteration while we are setting up the exciting Christmas shop, opening in all its wonderful glory on October 21st.🎄
🎃The Rougham Pumpkins will be open again this coming weekend.
🍂So much to do this autumn at Rougham Estate!
👋We look forward to seeing you
➡️All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in our profile
#roughamestate #roughamroots #suffolkcountryside #daysoutsuffolk #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #lovesuffolk #eastanglia #proudlyeastanglia #loveautumn #autumnlove #suffolkmums #burystedmundsmums #wheretogosuffolk #countrysidewalks #suffolkcafe #suffolkfoodie
🍁There’s always a reason to visit Rougham Estate for a trip out, especially at the moment🍁
🍲The new menu at Roots Café is available with tasty dishes that you’ll want to try, like the Buttermilk Chicken or Kimchi Pancakes (on the all-day Breakfast menu).
☕️Coffee and cakes are always on offer, with take-away options too, which are just perfect for going on one of the walks around the Estate.
🥾The walks range from an easy 20-30 minutes to a more strenuous 2-3 hours. They take you along pathways, through woods and fields and deeper into our gorgeous Suffolk countryside.
🧭Each walk is described in detail on our website, with waypoints, photos and a video in real-time of George Agnew (whose great-grandfather bought the Estate) and his dog Bolly doing the walk, so you can see exactly what it looks like.
🗺️You can also download or print out a PDF description of the walk or use the interactive google map on your phone.
📆The Café is open every day and the walks are always available, but please remember that the car park at Blackthorpe Barn is locked when the café is closed.
🛍️The Garden Room shop at Blackthorpe Barn is open every day, currently in a smaller iteration while we are setting up the exciting Christmas shop, opening in all its wonderful glory on October 21st.🎄
🎃The Rougham Pumpkins will be open again this coming weekend.
🍂So much to do this autumn at Rougham Estate!
👋We look forward to seeing you
➡️All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in our profile
#roughamestate #roughamroots #suffolkcountryside #daysoutsuffolk #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #lovesuffolk #eastanglia #proudlyeastanglia #loveautumn #autumnlove #suffolkmums #burystedmundsmums #wheretogosuffolk #countrysidewalks #suffolkcafe #suffolkfoodie
It’s a hard life for us here on the Estate with the things we have to do!😜
Like taste testing our new menu and hearing from Head Chef Danny about the dishes in detail 😁 😋
And…
Photographing the dishes so we can share them with you on here 📸 _marklogan
Tomorrow we will have our new menu on in Roots Cafe which we think you’ll love! There’s new dishes on the brunch menu but also the Ciabatta’s and Light Bites that you won’t find anywhere else!
More to come on this and we look forward to seeing you soon!
#healthyeating #new #menu #newmenu #NewMenuAlert #goodfood #RoughamEstate #blackthorpebarn #roughamroots #rootscafe
It’s a hard life for us here on the Estate with the things we have to do!😜
Like taste testing our new menu and hearing from Head Chef Danny about the dishes in detail 😁 😋
And…
Photographing the dishes so we can share them with you on here 📸 _marklogan
Tomorrow we will have our new menu on in Roots Cafe which we think you’ll love! There’s new dishes on the brunch menu but also the Ciabatta’s and Light Bites that you won’t find anywhere else!
More to come on this and we look forward to seeing you soon!
#healthyeating #new #menu #newmenu #NewMenuAlert #goodfood #RoughamEstate #blackthorpebarn #roughamroots #rootscafe
🎃Today’s the day – Rougham Pumpkins welcomes you back to more wonderful autumnal fun!🎃
🎃With pumpkins and gourds from tiny to huge, in a vast array of colours and the funkiest of shapes, your perfect pumpkin is waiting for you here.
🎃Open October weekends 9-5 and then daily 26-31, there are thousands of pumpkins to choose from.
🎃This year, come to the Patch at dusk for Pumpkins by Torchlight on Saturdays 12th and 26th 5.30pm-9.30pm, with twinkly lights, fire pits, food and a shhh! silent disco. Reserve your headsets online (£5/adult, children free) – 26th is already sold out. But don’t worry – there’ll be a waiting list on the night to take over returned headsets.
🐶Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the picnic area and in the new little Doggy Pumpkin Patch. Due to having had too much mess to clear up in previous years, dogs are not allowed in the main pumpkin patch.
🎃Free to enter, no booking required, plenty of space for children to run and play, a range of food and drink on offer or bring your own picnic, face painting, ice cream, loads of photo opportunities…. come and take it easy and enjoy the great outdoors at this gorgeous time of year!
🌯This weekend (5/6 Oct) we are joined by
@wrights_2018 @whatthe_peck @badboiburritos @pimpmyfishuk @chestnut_events @faceitfaceart and @kiernanscoffee (Sunday only)
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
👋See you soon!
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #pumpkinpicking #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpie #pumpkindecor #pumpkineverything #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkcountryside #suffolkbloggers #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundsmums #suffolkmums #suffolkmagazine
🎃Today’s the day – Rougham Pumpkins welcomes you back to more wonderful autumnal fun!🎃
🎃With pumpkins and gourds from tiny to huge, in a vast array of colours and the funkiest of shapes, your perfect pumpkin is waiting for you here.
🎃Open October weekends 9-5 and then daily 26-31, there are thousands of pumpkins to choose from.
🎃This year, come to the Patch at dusk for Pumpkins by Torchlight on Saturdays 12th and 26th 5.30pm-9.30pm, with twinkly lights, fire pits, food and a shhh! silent disco. Reserve your headsets online (£5/adult, children free) – 26th is already sold out. But don’t worry – there’ll be a waiting list on the night to take over returned headsets.
🐶Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome in the picnic area and in the new little Doggy Pumpkin Patch. Due to having had too much mess to clear up in previous years, dogs are not allowed in the main pumpkin patch.
🎃Free to enter, no booking required, plenty of space for children to run and play, a range of food and drink on offer or bring your own picnic, face painting, ice cream, loads of photo opportunities…. come and take it easy and enjoy the great outdoors at this gorgeous time of year!
🌯This weekend (5/6 Oct) we are joined by
@wrights_2018 @whatthe_peck @badboiburritos @pimpmyfishuk @chestnut_events @faceitfaceart and @kiernanscoffee (Sunday only)
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
👋See you soon!
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #pumpkinpicking #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpie #pumpkindecor #pumpkineverything #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkcountryside #suffolkbloggers #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundsmums #suffolkmums #suffolkmagazine
🎃Rougham Pumpkins is open this weekend!🎉🎃
The weather is looking wonderful and thousands of pumpkins are just waiting for you to choose them!
The doors open at 9am until 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking needed.
Woooooohooooo! 👻 Come along and have fun!
We’ve got some fabulous food trucks with us this weekend!
@wrights_2018 posh toasties, cakes, coffee and a licensed bar
@whatthe_peck finger-licking tasty Suffolk fried chicken
@badboiburritos authentic Mexican toasted burritos
@pimpmyfishuk locally-sourced fish and chips
@chestnut_events freshly-cooked waffles, shakes and sweets
@kiernanscoffee artisan barista coffee, joining us on Sunday.
Face painting is available every day we’re open by the amazing @faceitfaceart (£5/face, 3+ years)
Award-winning @saffronicecreamco ice creams are for sale too.
Or bring your own picnic, if you prefer.
And yes, the big bale pyramids are back to climb and jump all over, the pedal tractors, the sand pits and loads of lovely photo opportunities – the swing, the boat and the spooooky Rougham Pumpkin Manor is looking for new tenants!! (What happened to previous tenants? We may never knooooow…. 👻😆)
Want to get dressed up? Oh yes!!🙌
We can’t wait to see all the amazing outfits and make-up – don’t forget to tag us in your pics!
Come on down to Rougham Pumpkins, grab yourself a barrow and get searching for your perfect pumpkin. It’s here, waiting for you!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #pumpkins #pumpkintime #lovepumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkpumpkins #suffolkdaysout #autumn #loveautumn #suffolkinautumn #suffolkfarm #pyopumpkins #eastofengland #eastanglia #suffolklive #suffolkliving #suffolklife #pumpkinpie #pumpkinspice
🎃Rougham Pumpkins is open this weekend!🎉🎃
The weather is looking wonderful and thousands of pumpkins are just waiting for you to choose them!
The doors open at 9am until 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking needed.
Woooooohooooo! 👻 Come along and have fun!
We’ve got some fabulous food trucks with us this weekend!
@wrights_2018 posh toasties, cakes, coffee and a licensed bar
@whatthe_peck finger-licking tasty Suffolk fried chicken
@badboiburritos authentic Mexican toasted burritos
@pimpmyfishuk locally-sourced fish and chips
@chestnut_events freshly-cooked waffles, shakes and sweets
@kiernanscoffee artisan barista coffee, joining us on Sunday.
Face painting is available every day we’re open by the amazing @faceitfaceart (£5/face, 3+ years)
Award-winning @saffronicecreamco ice creams are for sale too.
Or bring your own picnic, if you prefer.
And yes, the big bale pyramids are back to climb and jump all over, the pedal tractors, the sand pits and loads of lovely photo opportunities – the swing, the boat and the spooooky Rougham Pumpkin Manor is looking for new tenants!! (What happened to previous tenants? We may never knooooow…. 👻😆)
Want to get dressed up? Oh yes!!🙌
We can’t wait to see all the amazing outfits and make-up – don’t forget to tag us in your pics!
Come on down to Rougham Pumpkins, grab yourself a barrow and get searching for your perfect pumpkin. It’s here, waiting for you!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #pumpkins #pumpkintime #lovepumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkpumpkins #suffolkdaysout #autumn #loveautumn #suffolkinautumn #suffolkfarm #pyopumpkins #eastofengland #eastanglia #suffolklive #suffolkliving #suffolklife #pumpkinpie #pumpkinspice
When the sun is shining, why not grab some fresh air on one of our walks? It is great for the mind and soul.
We have a range of walks on the Estate for a variety of abilities.
If you fancy a walk with history, there is the Roman Rougham Walk. This walk visits the important Roman burial tumulus at Eastlowhill. First excavated during the 1840s by John Henslow and returns down an major Roman Road, Margary 33A, which linked Chelmsford with many points in East Anglia and via Peddars Way to the Wash and so on to Lincolnshire and the North of England.
Please note that this walk is 3.7 miles and involves crossing some stiles and involves crossing over and walking on the public road for short sections.
If this is not for you, take a look at our other walks.
Dogs welcome on a lead and in the cafe after if you all need a refreshment.
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #RoughamEstate #walk #walking #walkies #walkwalkwalk #walkingchallenge #good #living #goodlivingisglam #healthiswealth #wellbeingmatters #mentalwellbeing
When the sun is shining, why not grab some fresh air on one of our walks? It is great for the mind and soul.
We have a range of walks on the Estate for a variety of abilities.
If you fancy a walk with history, there is the Roman Rougham Walk. This walk visits the important Roman burial tumulus at Eastlowhill. First excavated during the 1840s by John Henslow and returns down an major Roman Road, Margary 33A, which linked Chelmsford with many points in East Anglia and via Peddars Way to the Wash and so on to Lincolnshire and the North of England.
Please note that this walk is 3.7 miles and involves crossing some stiles and involves crossing over and walking on the public road for short sections.
If this is not for you, take a look at our other walks.
Dogs welcome on a lead and in the cafe after if you all need a refreshment.
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #RoughamEstate #walk #walking #walkies #walkwalkwalk #walkingchallenge #good #living #goodlivingisglam #healthiswealth #wellbeingmatters #mentalwellbeing
The Rougham Pumpkin festival is fast approaching, opening this weekend 🎃🎉🎃
We’ll be open from 9am – 5pm both days, and again ALL the weekends in October, and then daily from 26-31st, just in time for the spooky event!
Talking of spooky – how about coming to find your pumpkins by torchlight? On 2 Saturday evenings (12 & 26) you can come to the patch from 5.30pm – 9.30pm. With delicious food provided by @wrights_2018 and @whatthe_peck and an amazing Silent Disco 🕺, there’ll be lots to keep you amused! Come and boogie on down!
Entrance and parking is free.
If you want to join the disco, reserve your headsets using the links from our profile (adults £5, children under 16 are free but please reserve a headset to avoid disappointment).
Here’s hoping for a few dry days before Saturday!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
See you soooooon 👻
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkintime #loveautumn #lovepumpkins #pumpkinspice #pumpkinlove #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolkdaysout #lovesuffolk
The Rougham Pumpkin festival is fast approaching, opening this weekend 🎃🎉🎃
We’ll be open from 9am – 5pm both days, and again ALL the weekends in October, and then daily from 26-31st, just in time for the spooky event!
Talking of spooky – how about coming to find your pumpkins by torchlight? On 2 Saturday evenings (12 & 26) you can come to the patch from 5.30pm – 9.30pm. With delicious food provided by @wrights_2018 and @whatthe_peck and an amazing Silent Disco 🕺, there’ll be lots to keep you amused! Come and boogie on down!
Entrance and parking is free.
If you want to join the disco, reserve your headsets using the links from our profile (adults £5, children under 16 are free but please reserve a headset to avoid disappointment).
Here’s hoping for a few dry days before Saturday!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
See you soooooon 👻
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkintime #loveautumn #lovepumpkins #pumpkinspice #pumpkinlove #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolkdaysout #lovesuffolk
Getting all autumnal so it means we need to crack out the seasonal delights.
We have new on offer, the pumpkin spice latte brownie, Halloween rocky road, and toffee apple blondie.
Limited time only so don’t miss out!
#halloween #Halloween #halloween2024 #halloweenfood #treatsplease #treatsforme #cakes #cakeslices #cakesdaily #roughamroots #blackthorpebarn #roughamestate
Getting all autumnal so it means we need to crack out the seasonal delights.
We have new on offer, the pumpkin spice latte brownie, Halloween rocky road, and toffee apple blondie.
Limited time only so don’t miss out!
#halloween #Halloween #halloween2024 #halloweenfood #treatsplease #treatsforme #cakes #cakeslices #cakesdaily #roughamroots #blackthorpebarn #roughamestate
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