Arts and Crafts Fair
Come and buy directly from some of the best designer-makers in the UK at Blackthorpe Barn, listed in the “10 Christmas crafts fairs to get you in the festive spirit” by the Crafts Council UK.
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
16th – 17th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
23rd – 24th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
30th Nov – 1st Dec
10:00 – 16:00
7th – 8th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
14th – 15th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Day tickets:
Advance (Online) £2.50
On the door £3.00
Age 16 and under free
Season ticket (entry for all 10 days):
Advance (Online) £10
On the door £12
Age 16 and under free
Quality craftsmanship in a charming medieval barn
This event is an amazing five weekends celebrating some of the best artisan crafts from across the country. The festive, unspoilt 16th century Barn is filled with talented, independent makers selling their own handcrafted work directly to visitors.
We are proud to have been showcasing art and craft on Rougham Estate, as part of Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn, for over 30 years.
Each designer-maker is carefully selected to ensure quality and to provide the ultimate eclectic mix of pieces to enjoy.
This year there are many new makers alongside some popular regulars, each with intriguing pieces for sale. The mix of makers changes each weekend, so there is always something new to see each time you visit.
The Art and Craft Fair is only open at the weekends to allow the makers time during the week to practise their craft and make their wares.
The modest entrance price, compared to similar craft shows, distributes the costs of maintaining the ancient barn and hosting the event here, directly benefiting the makers by ensuring reasonable stall-holder fees. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free of charge.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Tickets bought on the door cost more than tickets bought online
Tickets and Details for each weekend
MEET THE MAKERS
Every independent designer-maker is thoughtfully selected, ensuring both the quality of their work and a wide range of pieces crafted for your enjoyment. All the makers will be personally present, ready to meet visitors and engage in conversations about the inspiration behind their wonderful creations.
Discover an array of crafts ranging from weaving, ceramics, glassware and metalwork, wood creations, natural beauty products, leather items, jewellery, books, foods, baskets and much more. These beautiful items for home and garden are perfect for gifting or perfect for keeping yourself.
Makers’ Grid 2024
- See which makers are coming to Arts and Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn this year by using the grid below.
- Sort the makers by the Week that they are at the Barn, or by Craft, or search by Name in the Search box, by using the controls at the top of the grid.
- Find out more about Featured Makers, marked with the tag “Featured”, by clicking on their name or picture.
Makers’ Grid for Nov/Dec 2024
AccessiSew
All About the Beads
Art and Weaving by Katie Green
Arty Activist Creations
Aurora Lombardo Designs
Belle Array Jewellery
Birdfeeder Tree
Bitesize Bakehouse
Carol Page
Carola Smedjebacka Design
Caroline Brogden – Contemporary Jewellery
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramics Buy Anja
Chamaeleon & Co
Chloe Scott Woven Design
Christine Pike
Claire Pirie Ceramics
Claire Porter Ceramics
Clare McEwan Illustration
Clare Wainwright Stained Glass
Colin Boatman Woodturner
Corinne Pearson-Evans
Country Charm-Cottage Clothing
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Gallery
We bought a season ticket and attended each and every arts and crafts weekend. Well worth the money and a fantastic event. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work.”
– KM
Rougham Estate really understand Art & Crafts”
– JH
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.
ARTS & CRAFTS 2024
If you would like to apply for a space at Arts and Crafts at Rougham Estate 2024 (held in Blackthorpe Barn), please fill in the online application form.
2025 ARTS & CRAFTS APPLICATION
If you want to get ahead and apply for NEXT year’s Arts&Crafts in 2025, please click here.
This application form will not be considered for the current Arts&Crafts in 2024.
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The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding.
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend.
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!
Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.
Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil
The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding.
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend.
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!
Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.
Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil
It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit!
#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit
It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit!
#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit
💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better!
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by.
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge – there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.
🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.
🧑🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree
ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil
💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better!
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by.
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge – there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.
🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.
🧑🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree
ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil
As you explore the country Christmas shop do you notice the different areas that have a story behind them?
Like the gingerbread house which was designed with much thought and inspiration you can’t miss it #CountryChristmasShop #ChristmasShopping #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #GingerbreadHouse
As you explore the country Christmas shop do you notice the different areas that have a story behind them?
Like the gingerbread house which was designed with much thought and inspiration you can’t miss it #CountryChristmasShop #ChristmasShopping #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #GingerbreadHouse
Don’t miss out on what’s on offer this weekend. This fantastic range of crafts will be here again today. Next weekend there will be some new stall holders showcasing and selling their crafts. #ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping
Don’t miss out on what’s on offer this weekend. This fantastic range of crafts will be here again today. Next weekend there will be some new stall holders showcasing and selling their crafts. #ArtsAndCraftsFair #ShopLocal #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasGifts #ChristmasIsComing #ChristmasShopping
What a fabulous first day of Arts&Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn!
Thank you to everyone who came today.
Here are the makers who are at the Barn for the very last day tomorrow, Sunday 17th. You don’t want to miss them!
@aletage2 @lkrenshaw_pottery @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @wildwoodkris @anthony_gray_furniture @fabricvase @katiebagstaffart
@ttdesignsmarquetry @myrtleberry_designs @carolinebrogden @featherandhare @dejaybrinkley @clarewainwright1 ColinBoatman @katarzynakeller
@nikkishomemadepreserves GrahamPortlock JennyPortlock @limnedglass
There’s a great atmosphere in the Barn with so many amazing things to see and buy – perfect for gifts, great as treats for yourself.
Open Sunday 10-4 (and for the next 4 weekends)
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolkarts #suffolkartsandcrafts #christmasmarket
What a fabulous first day of Arts&Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn!
Thank you to everyone who came today.
Here are the makers who are at the Barn for the very last day tomorrow, Sunday 17th. You don’t want to miss them!
@aletage2 @lkrenshaw_pottery @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @wildwoodkris @anthony_gray_furniture @fabricvase @katiebagstaffart
@ttdesignsmarquetry @myrtleberry_designs @carolinebrogden @featherandhare @dejaybrinkley @clarewainwright1 ColinBoatman @katarzynakeller
@nikkishomemadepreserves GrahamPortlock JennyPortlock @limnedglass
There’s a great atmosphere in the Barn with so many amazing things to see and buy – perfect for gifts, great as treats for yourself.
Open Sunday 10-4 (and for the next 4 weekends)
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolk #suffolkarts #suffolkartsandcrafts #christmasmarket
✨Blackthorpe Barn is the place to be this weekend!✨
🎄Christmas has landed and the festivities have begun
💍 Arts&Crafts Weekend 1 kicks off with a stellar range of magnificent makers selling their fabulous hand-crafted goods within the setting of the magical medieval thatched Barn. You’ll find quality gifts and treats galore at this Christmas fair.
Day tickets: £2.50 online/£3 on the door, or why not get a season ticket for £10 online to have entry to all 10 days of the whole event (£12 on the door). Open Sat & Sun 10-4
🛍️ The Christmas Shop is brim-full of more decorations than you can dream of, with lighting and gifts too. This is as close as you get to an adult Santa’s Grotto. Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 It’s the last weekend of PYO Christmas tree, with a very few tickets left for Sunday (bookable until 5pm on Saturday evening). Come and find your perfect Christmas tree on the plantation and we’ll cut it a day or two before you collect it.
🎄 Potted Christmas trees are already on sale in the courtyard, with cut trees available from 23rd November.
🧒🏻 The play area with the big bale pyramid and sand pits is set up in the Meadow, with plenty of benches to sit at. Space to run and let off steam, with the beautiful tree trunk sculpture to admire.
🍽️ Roots Café, the sit-down café, is open 9-5 daily (until 4pm on Sundays), with the new Roots&Co takeaway hut open in the courtyard selling tasty treats like Gravy-soaked Turkey & Stuffing in a Roll and mince pies, and mulled wine and coffees. We are joined by @tikka_tonic too, cooking up their delicious New Delhi style street food all made from scratch.
🧑🎨There are still some spaces on the wreath workshops in the coming weeks as well, where you can get crafty yourself.
✨So much Christmas Magic in one place – Rougham Estate is the place to come to make memories.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkcountryside #suffolkmums #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #suffolkshopsmall #christmasfestival #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia #christmashome #suffolkchristmas
✨Blackthorpe Barn is the place to be this weekend!✨
🎄Christmas has landed and the festivities have begun
💍 Arts&Crafts Weekend 1 kicks off with a stellar range of magnificent makers selling their fabulous hand-crafted goods within the setting of the magical medieval thatched Barn. You’ll find quality gifts and treats galore at this Christmas fair.
Day tickets: £2.50 online/£3 on the door, or why not get a season ticket for £10 online to have entry to all 10 days of the whole event (£12 on the door). Open Sat & Sun 10-4
🛍️ The Christmas Shop is brim-full of more decorations than you can dream of, with lighting and gifts too. This is as close as you get to an adult Santa’s Grotto. Open daily 9.30-5 (4 on Sundays)
🌲 It’s the last weekend of PYO Christmas tree, with a very few tickets left for Sunday (bookable until 5pm on Saturday evening). Come and find your perfect Christmas tree on the plantation and we’ll cut it a day or two before you collect it.
🎄 Potted Christmas trees are already on sale in the courtyard, with cut trees available from 23rd November.
🧒🏻 The play area with the big bale pyramid and sand pits is set up in the Meadow, with plenty of benches to sit at. Space to run and let off steam, with the beautiful tree trunk sculpture to admire.
🍽️ Roots Café, the sit-down café, is open 9-5 daily (until 4pm on Sundays), with the new Roots&Co takeaway hut open in the courtyard selling tasty treats like Gravy-soaked Turkey & Stuffing in a Roll and mince pies, and mulled wine and coffees. We are joined by @tikka_tonic too, cooking up their delicious New Delhi style street food all made from scratch.
🧑🎨There are still some spaces on the wreath workshops in the coming weeks as well, where you can get crafty yourself.
✨So much Christmas Magic in one place – Rougham Estate is the place to come to make memories.
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkcountryside #suffolkmums #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #suffolkshopsmall #christmasfestival #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia #christmashome #suffolkchristmas
Oh yes, there’s more – more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend!
From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling.
Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.
Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry
Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.
With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn
Oh yes, there’s more – more makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend!
From jewellery to clothing, bags to belts, food to furniture, gifts of all sorts and sizes, lovely things to make you feel good, special unique statement pieces, this is where you want to be for the best Christmas feeling.
Come and browse, chat to the makers, each one passionate about the things they make with great care and love, come and enjoy the Christmas vibe at the Barn this weekend.
Shown here: @fabricvase @auroralombardodesigns @domupson @beadedgarden GrahamPortlock @mariannelakerdesigns LindsayDuff @lizzingtonbags @ttdesignsmarquetry
Tickets available on the door (£3-day ticket, £12-season ticket, reductions available online), children 16 and under: free entry.
With the Christmas Shop just next door and the final PYO Christmas Tree weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Christmas is happening here at Blackthorpe Barn!
See you here!
All the info from
roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkarts #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartgallery #christmasmarket #christmasmarkets #suffolkchristmas #suffolkchristmasfayre #christmasfair #christmasfayre #christmasatblackthorpebarn
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