Art and Craft at Blackthorpe Barn
Centre for showing and learning art and craft near Bury St Edmunds
Be Inspired
Blackthorpe Barn on Rougham Estate 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.
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.
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
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of free parking on site
Please keep to the 5mph speed limit
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
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.
The Barn is down the avenue, on the right.
The Rougham Post
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Yes! We are open today, Sunday 5th October from 9-5 Woo-woo-woo-hoo 👻🎃
Storm Amy has passed, the tents have been righted and the wind has died down; we are looking forward to seeing you.
Stomp into your wellies (it’s been raining), put on your best pumpkin outfits and come and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s here, just waiting to be picked!
After the warm weather this year, many pumpkins are hiding and in the further reaches of the field, so do go on a search; there are some whoppers out there as well as plenty of gloriously autumnal, more modestly-sized ones.
Headset tickets for the Silent Discos on the Pumpkin by Torchlight evenings are now live on our website. Pumpkins by Torchlight is when the pumpkin patch stays open until 9pm, on 18th and 25th October. It’s free to enter as always, just pay for the headsets if you’d like to enjoy the Silent Disco. For those not interested, you won’t be bothered by any music.
🌮This Sunday food and drink is supplied by:
Roots&Co – moreish loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks including beer and prosecco
@whatthe_peck – tasty Suffolk fried chicken
@samu_kitchen – delicious vegan dishes
@geegeebakes – cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee – keeping everyone going in the depths of pumpkin patch with drinks and snacks
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🎃Thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
All the details from our website.
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkpumpkins #burystedmunds #pumpkindecor #suffolkcountryside
Yes! We are open today, Sunday 5th October from 9-5 Woo-woo-woo-hoo 👻🎃
Storm Amy has passed, the tents have been righted and the wind has died down; we are looking forward to seeing you👋
Stomp into your wellies (it’s been raining), put on your best pumpkin outfits and come and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s here, just waiting to be picked!
After the warm weather this year, many pumpkins are hiding and in the further reaches of the field, so do go on a search; there are some whoppers out there as well as plenty of gloriously autumnal, more modestly-sized ones.
Headset tickets for the Silent Discos on the Pumpkin by Torchlight evenings are now live on our website. Pumpkins by Torchlight is when the pumpkin patch stays open until 9pm, on 18th and 25th October. It’s free to enter as always, just pay for the headsets if you’d like to enjoy the Silent Disco. For those not interested, you won’t be bothered by any music.
🌮This Sunday food and drink is supplied by:
Roots&Co – moreish loaded hashbrowns, cakes and drinks including beer and prosecco
@whatthepeck – tasty Suffolk fried chicken
@samukitchen – delicious vegan dishes
@geegeebakes – cheesecakes, crumbles and sweet treats
@kiernanscoffee – keeping everyone going in the depths of pumpkin patch with drinks and snacks
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🎃Thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
All the details from our website.
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkpumpkins #burystedmunds
Get crafty this Christmas with one of our festive workshops – now open for booking this November and December.
We’ve a wonderful selection of workshops to spark your creativity or to give as a thoughtful gift.
From Christmas wreaths to decorations, there’s something to suit every taste and skill level. We have:
🎄Wild Weave Workshops
🧑🎄Magical Fairy Workshops
🤶Willow Weaving
🎁Traditional Christmas Wreaths
It’s a perfect festive day out so why not bring a friend or family member, enjoy a workshop together, then warm up with something delicious in Roots Café? You can book via our website – link in bio.
#craft #craftworkshops #christmascrafts #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn
Rougham Pumpkins is now opening on Sunday 5th October!
The opening has been delayed by 1 day to let the bad weather and high winds pass and Sunday promises to be much better.
Put your wellies on, get dressed up and come and forage for this year’s pumpkins!
There are thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes; this year they are playing a little game of hide and seek, but they are there just waiting to be taken home. Some of the best have been spotted in the furthest parts of the field…
Pumpkin Manor is looking for new tenants again, after the last ones disappeared in a puff of smoke 👻, and the swing is looking pretty and waiting to be photographed!
Open from 5th Oct, then every weekend to 26th, then daily from 27th to 31st October, 9-5
🎃Pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
🥙Food from Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @samu_kitchen @geegeebakes @kiernanscoffee this weekend
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🧒Big bale pyramids, pumpkin games, pedal tractors, football goals, sandpits; plenty of space to run and play, lots of seating on benches in the picnic area and also in the marquees
📸Loads of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
🌛Pumpkins by torchlight and silent disco on Sat 18th and Sat 25th October 6-9; headset tickets available next week
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
Just pay for the pumpkins/gourds you choose: from 50p to £10.50
Come and join in the fun!
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolk #loveautumn #suffolkpumpkins #pumpkinpatch🎃 #pumpkins
Celebrate Vegetarian Day today, as well as the 1st October!
One of our delicious specials this week is the perfect dish for this and for enjoying the best of autumn ingredients: whipped ricotta with truffled wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and a balsamic glaze.
You can also always find a good range of our usual veggie-friendly favourites at Roots.
Our other special this week is a tasty roasted thyme chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, red pepper, rocket, Emmental cheese and toasted sourdough bread.
Pop by Roots Café at Rougham Estate and treat yourself to a delicious midweek pick-me-up.
We’re just outside Bury St Edmunds, in the glorious Suffolk countryside. No booking needed.
#RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #VegetarianDay #VegetarianFood #SuffolkEats #SeasonalMenu #FoodieSuffolk
The draw for the VIP visit to the Christmas Shop is complete!
We’ve selected the winners of the 50 tickets to the Exclusive VIP Christmas Shop Opening at Blackthorpe Barn.
If you entered, keep an eye on your inbox; successful entrants will receive an email with full details very soon.
Thank you to everyone who entered. We can’t wait to welcome the winners for an afternoon of festive treats, inspiration and first access to this year’s Christmas Shop.
The Christmas Shop will be fully open to the public from Monday 20 October, and then every day 9:30-5:00 (4pm on Sundays) until Christmas.
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasatblackthorpebarn #christmasshop #suffolkevents #festivemagic #vipexperience
Pumpkin season has almost arrived at Rougham Estate!
From next weekend you can wander through the patch, finding your perfect pumpkin and soaking up the colours of autumn in the fabulous Suffolk countryside.
📆Open every weekend in October and daily from 27-31st October, 9-5
🎃Pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
🧒Big bale pyramids, pumpkin games, pedal tractors and sandpits; plenty of space to run and play
🎨Face-painting available every day from @faceitfaceart
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🌛Pumpkins by torchlight and silent disco on Sat 18th and Sat 25th October 6-9; headset tickets available very soon
🥙Food from Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @samu_kitchen @geegeebakes @kiernanscoffee with others joining them on coming weekends
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
🎃There are thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes to be found, but this year’s weather has meant there are fewer of the humongous sized ones around. These pics are all of this year’s crop.
🥾We’ve moved the pumpkin patch around a bit this year, using further parts of the field that haven’t been used before, so get your daily steps in to find your perfect pumpkin. Wear boots or wellies, depending on the weather.
🍁Whether you’re after a perfectly-shaped carving beauty or just a few smaller gourds for decorating you’ll find plenty of choice. It’s a great day out for families, friends and anyone who loves the magic of autumn.
All the details from our website
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkintime #suffolkpumpkins #pumpkinpatch #pumpkinpie #suffolkpumpkinpatch #pumpkinseason #pumpkineverything
Delighted to reveal that we are finalists in the Bury Free Press Business awards for:
Investing in West Suffolk Awards
and
The Green Environment Award 🎉🥳
This is an achievement in itself and we are so pleased to be recognised for the work we do.
We find out on the 10th October if we are successful. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
#buryfreepress #BuryFreePress #buryfreepresscommunityawards #buryfreepressbusinessawards #buryfreepressawards
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