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
Juliet A Gorman
Kate Keller
Kate Welton Ceramics
Kate Wrigglesworth
Kathy Scott
Katie Bagstaff
Katie Millard – Organiser
Kev Colbear Design
KEZ PRINT (fka Anna Bird Textiles)
Kittiwake Jewellery
L K Renshaw Pottery
Laura Pearson-Clark (Art in the Burrow)
LayerTree
Leather Design and Craft
Limned Glass
Lindsay Duff
Lizzie Brown Ceramics
Lizzington
Louise Pettersson
Lucy Perry Art
Luv Daisy Daisy
Mac McCaughan
Maker of Tiny Glass Stuff – Amanda Glanville
Maria Boyd Art
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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Yes, there are yet more talented artisans who are at the Barn this coming weekend.
Whether you are looking for gifts or wanting to meet the makers and find something for yourself, Blackthorpe Barn is the Christmas market to visit.
Each piece here has been carefully crafted by the person selling it and is a welcome change from a world of mass-production and fast-throw-away “stuff”.
Shown here:
@juliahulmesculpture @ceramicsbuyanja @tomrobinsonmetalwork @sheilamadder @kate_wrigglesworth @petal_anderson @cpedecorativeglass @donna_goymer__artist @leatherdesigncraft @trucklecheese @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday in the impressive medieval Blackthorpe Barn, about 3 miles from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Tickets available online (£2.50/day and £10/season for all 8 days) and on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
Come along and get into the Christmas mood!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartsandcrafts #burystedmunds #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
Yes, there are yet more talented artisans who are at the Barn this coming weekend.
Whether you are looking for gifts or wanting to meet the makers and find something for yourself, Blackthorpe Barn is the Christmas market to visit.
Each piece here has been carefully crafted by the person selling it and is a welcome change from a world of mass-production and fast-throw-away “stuff”.
Shown here:
@juliahulmesculpture @ceramicsbuyanja @tomrobinsonmetalwork @sheilamadder @kate_wrigglesworth @petal_anderson @cpedecorativeglass @donna_goymer__artist @leatherdesigncraft @trucklecheese @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday in the impressive medieval Blackthorpe Barn, about 3 miles from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Tickets available online (£2.50/day and £10/season for all 8 days) and on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
Come along and get into the Christmas mood!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartsandcrafts #burystedmunds #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
You really know Christmas has started when Christmas tree sales begin! 🎄
Ours start today until the 22nd December.
Nurtured with years of TLC on our Estate, we offer Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce cut trees available in sizes ranging from 6ft to 9ft.
We also have a lovely range of potted trees.
So there’s one to suit every home.
Open daily and no need to book.
Don’t forget to visit our Country Christmas shop too or Roots Cafe.
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasIsComing #Christmas #roughamestatefarms #christmastrees #christmastree #blackthorpebarn
You really know Christmas has started when Christmas tree sales begin! 🎄
Ours start today until the 22nd December.
Nurtured with years of TLC on our Estate, we offer Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce cut trees available in sizes ranging from 6ft to 9ft.
We also have a lovely range of potted trees.
So there’s one to suit every home.
Open daily and no need to book.
Don’t forget to visit our Country Christmas shop too or Roots Cafe.
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasIsComing #Christmas #roughamestatefarms #christmastrees #christmastree #blackthorpebarn
More marvellous makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this coming weekend!
From bath salts to coat hooks, scarves and mugs, jewellery, home decor and baskets – you’ll be impressed by the creativity of the craftspeople who are here.
Tickets available online (£2.50 – day ticket, £10 – season ticket for all 8 days) or on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under, free. Assistance dogs only.
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday, 2 minutes south of Junction 45 of the A14, near Bury St Edmunds.
Shown here:
@carola_sme @kgweaves @kateweltonceramics @hazelbaystore @katiemillardartist @j.w.h.mccaughan @tuliphousenorfolk @marytheresahinde @peter.dibble.basketmaker @merrywoodhandmade @kevcolbeardesign
Come along and see them!
All the info and tickets from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in bio
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolklife #suffolkarts #suffolkcrafts #suffolkcountryside #christmasmarket #craftinspiration #artisan #lovehandmade #handmadeintheuk #meetthemakers #suffolkliving
More marvellous makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this coming weekend!
From bath salts to coat hooks, scarves and mugs, jewellery, home decor and baskets – you’ll be impressed by the creativity of the craftspeople who are here.
Tickets available online (£2.50 – day ticket, £10 – season ticket for all 8 days) or on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under, free. Assistance dogs only.
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday, 2 minutes south of Junction 45 of the A14, near Bury St Edmunds.
Shown here:
@carola_sme @kgweaves @kateweltonceramics @hazelbaystore @katiemillardartist @j.w.h.mccaughan @tuliphousenorfolk @marytheresahinde @peter.dibble.basketmaker @merrywoodhandmade @kevcolbeardesign
Come along and see them!
All the info and tickets from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in bio
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolklife #suffolkarts #suffolkcrafts #suffolkcountryside #christmasmarket #craftinspiration #artisan #lovehandmade #handmadeintheuk #meetthemakers #suffolkliving
Don’t forget this weekend is our second out of five of our Arts & Crafts Fair.
A key highlight of the fair is the chance to ‘meet the makers’ in person, providing an exclusive glimpse and the inspiration behind their remarkable creations.
With a fresh selection of exhibitors every weekend, each visit offers new discoveries and unique finds.
More info and online tickets can be found in the link in our bio.
#Crafts #ArtsAndCraftsFair#RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #UniqueGift #OneOfAKind
Don’t forget this weekend is our second out of five of our Arts & Crafts Fair.
A key highlight of the fair is the chance to ‘meet the makers’ in person, providing an exclusive glimpse and the inspiration behind their remarkable creations.
With a fresh selection of exhibitors every weekend, each visit offers new discoveries and unique finds.
More info and online tickets can be found in the link in our bio.
#Crafts #ArtsAndCraftsFair#RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #UniqueGift #OneOfAKind
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
Tag us @RoughamEstate
