Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
15th – 16th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
22nd – 23rd Nov
10:00 – 16:00
29th – 30th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
6th – 7th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
13th – 14th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Entrance from the main car park, opposite the walkway to the overflow car parks.
MapPricing:
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
Closed until November 2025
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 aged 16 and under are admitted free of charge.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
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

Dee Ayles Jewellery

Dejay Brinkley Woodturning

Donna Goymer Art

Elaine Humpleby Ceramic Artist

Erica Just

Feather and Hare

Fiona Kingdon – Artist in Wood

Flossy Felts

Forever Garden Metal Artwork

Gabriella Lane

Graham Portlock Photographer

Hannah Dowding Furniture

Hassina Khan Glass

Hazel Bay

Hedkase

Helen Maxfield

hiro ceramics

Honeybee Natural Beauty

Island Knitwear

Jacqueline May Designs

Janet Powell

Jenny Portlock Wood Engravings and Linocuts

John Gray Furniture

Julia Hulme
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
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, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.

2025 ARTS & CRAFTS APPLICATION
If you want to get ahead and apply for the 2025 Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate, held in Blackthorpe Barn, please fill in the online application form.
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Last week we formally opened The Meadow Room as a business venue perfect for training, workshops, strategy days, team building days and more. Some local business owners attended the open event to find out more.
It makes a perfect spot for escaping the hustle and bustle of the corporate world in the tranquil setting of the Suffolk countryside.
Catering can be provided by Roots cafe as part of the offering. It can currently seat up to 16 long table, 30 in theatre style and 40/50 for stand up networking.
Set on the estate there are many walks and outdoor space available for team building or walks available during hire.
So if you are looking for a small and quiet space away from the office – for whatever reason, the room is available for hire. More can be found on our website – link in comments.
#meadowroom #corporate #venue #venuehire #corporatehire #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate

Last week we formally opened The Meadow Room as a business venue perfect for training, workshops, strategy days, team building days and more. Some local business owners attended the open event to find out more.
It makes a perfect spot for escaping the hustle and bustle of the corporate world in the tranquil setting of the Suffolk countryside.
Catering can be provided by Roots cafe as part of the offering. It can currently seat up to 16 long table, 30 in theatre style and 40/50 for stand up networking.
Set on the estate there are many walks and outdoor space available for team building or walks available during hire.
So if you are looking for a small and quiet space away from the office – for whatever reason, the room is available for hire. More can be found on our website – link in comments.
#meadowroom #corporate #venue #venuehire #corporatehire #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate
Happy weekend!!
Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
#unforeseencircumstances #RootsCafe #GoodFood #localfood #EatLocal #Ciabatta #brunch #CakeLovers

Happy weekend!!
Please note we are open as usual but due to unforeseen circumstances we have a limited menu on.
However we still have plenty of choices available and we will be running to the for £20 offer on all ciabattas, and also have buy one get one half price on all cakes and tray bakes.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
#unforeseencircumstances #RootsCafe #GoodFood #localfood #EatLocal #Ciabatta #brunch #CakeLovers
Have you visited our Garden Room Shop yet this year?
It’s packed with gorgeous items that make your house your home.
Open 10am – 4pm daily.
#GardenRoomShop #HomeDecor #DecorInspiration #HomeStyle #InteriorDesign #RoughamEstate

Have you visited our Garden Room Shop yet this year?
It’s packed with gorgeous items that make your house your home.
Open 10am – 4pm daily.
#GardenRoomShop #HomeDecor #DecorInspiration #HomeStyle #InteriorDesign #RoughamEstate
Have you seen the gorgeous range of Casa Verde items we have in The Garden Room Shop?
With a touch of antique shabby chic elegance, these pieces make stunning features in any home.
Add some dried flowers to the vases for an extra lift and a beautiful finishing touch. All available in our shop.
#CasaVerde #ShabbyChic #HomeDecor #GardenRoomShop #DriedFlowers #InteriorDesign #HomeStyle #DecorInspiration
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Have you seen the gorgeous range of Casa Verde items we have in The Garden Room Shop?
With a touch of antique shabby chic elegance, these pieces make stunning features in any home.
Add some dried flowers to the vases for an extra lift and a beautiful finishing touch. All available in our shop.
#CasaVerde #ShabbyChic #HomeDecor #GardenRoomShop #DriedFlowers #InteriorDesign #HomeStyle #DecorInspiration
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Applications are now open for Arts and Crafts on Rougham Estate 2025, held at Blackthorpe Barn near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
We are looking for art and craft of the highest standard, especially contemporary design. You must make all your work yourself and be available to be at your stall all weekend.
The event is held over 5 weekends from 15th November to 14th December.
We love to welcome new makers to the atmospheric medieval Blackthorpe Barn, as well as seeing old friends again.
The first tranche of stalls will be allocated by the selection committee in the next month or so. All the details can be found on our website: roughamestate.com/welcome
From textiles to glasswork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, metalwork, art, sculpture and more, send in an application to join the talented craftspeople this coming Christmas.
Please share this reel with makers who would be interested in joining us.
Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
#suffolkcraftsociety #craftscouncil #lovehandmade #handmade #craftsmanship #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #suffolkartisanmakers #eastanglianartists #craftfair #artsandcraftsmovement #artisanmade

Applications are now open for Arts and Crafts on Rougham Estate 2025, held at Blackthorpe Barn near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
We are looking for art and craft of the highest standard, especially contemporary design. You must make all your work yourself and be available to be at your stall all weekend.
The event is held over 5 weekends from 15th November to 14th December.
We love to welcome new makers to the atmospheric medieval Blackthorpe Barn, as well as seeing old friends again.
The first tranche of stalls will be allocated by the selection committee in the next month or so. All the details can be found on our website: roughamestate.com/welcome
From textiles to glasswork, ceramics, woodwork, jewellery, metalwork, art, sculpture and more, send in an application to join the talented craftspeople this coming Christmas.
Please share this reel with makers who would be interested in joining us.
Send us a message and we’ll send you a link to get you to the application form quickly.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
#suffolkcraftsociety #craftscouncil #lovehandmade #handmade #craftsmanship #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #suffolkartisanmakers #eastanglianartists #craftfair #artsandcraftsmovement #artisanmade
This weeks special at Roots Cafe…
Sausage and egg muffin with a twist! Served with garlic spinach and madras shallots, it’s a delight for your taste buds!
Don’t miss out. Available all week from 9am-4pm at Roots.
#TreatYourself #GoodFood #localfood #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #EatLocal #LocalIngredients #foodspecial

This weeks special at Roots Cafe…
Sausage and egg muffin with a twist! Served with garlic spinach and madras shallots, it’s a delight for your taste buds!
Don’t miss out. Available all week from 9am-4pm at Roots.
#TreatYourself #GoodFood #localfood #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #EatLocal #LocalIngredients #foodspecial
Don’t miss out on our 2 for £20 deal on all ciabatta sandwiches.
Only available from Monday to Thursday – for a limited time only.
Made with fresh, local ingredients, it’s a perfect excuse to treat yourself!
#RootsCafe #Ciabatta #LocalIngredients #Foodie #SpecialOffer #SandwichDeal #EatLocal #GoodFood #localfood #RoughamEstate #rootscafe #TreatYourself

Don’t miss out on our 2 for £20 deal on all ciabatta sandwiches.
Only available from Monday to Thursday – for a limited time only.
Made with fresh, local ingredients, it’s a perfect excuse to treat yourself!
#RootsCafe #Ciabatta #LocalIngredients #Foodie #SpecialOffer #SandwichDeal #EatLocal #GoodFood #localfood #RoughamEstate #rootscafe #TreatYourself
It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday. Perfect for a day taking in some vitamin D and fresh air!
Here at Rougham Estate we offer a range of walks for all abilities to suit all the family.
Why not stop off for a coffee in our Roots Cafe for a full breakfast to set you up for the day before or after that walk!?
Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor!
#RoughamEstate #GoodFood #rootscafe #brunch #localfood #NatureWalks #walks #plannedwalks

It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday. Perfect for a day taking in some vitamin D and fresh air!
Here at Rougham Estate we offer a range of walks for all abilities to suit all the family.
Why not stop off for a coffee in our Roots Cafe for a full breakfast to set you up for the day before or after that walk!?
Dogs are very welcome on the estate and in the cafe but we ask for paws on the floor!
#RoughamEstate #GoodFood #rootscafe #brunch #localfood #NatureWalks #walks #plannedwalks
Tag us @RoughamEstate