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:
14th – 15th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
21st – 22nd Nov
10:00 – 16:00
28th – 29th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
5th – 6th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
12th – 13th 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 15 and under free
Season ticket (entry for all 10 days):
Advance (Online) £10
On the door £12
Age 15 and under free
Quality craftsmanship in a charming medieval barn
** The 2026 Application Form is now available.
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 as part of Christmas on Rougham Estate for over 30 years, starting in 1991.
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 15 and under are admitted free of charge.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Here are some clips from Arts&Crafts in 2024:
Tickets bought on the door cost more than tickets bought online
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 2025
- See which makers are coming to Arts and Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn this year by using the grid below. Makers are still being added as the application process proceeds.
- 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 2025
Juliet A Gorman
Kate Keller
Kate Wrigglesworth
Kathy Scott
Katie Millard – Organiser
Kev Colbear Design
KEZ PRINT (fka Anna Bird Textiles)
KFD Jewellery
Kittiwake Jewellery
Kurt Moore Desgin
Lady Bricks Jewellery
Laura Harvey Ceramics
Leather Design and Craft
Lindsay Duff
Lizzie Brown Ceramics
Lizzington
Louise Pettersson
Luv Daisy Daisy
Mac McCaughan
Maker of Tiny Glass Stuff – Amanda Glanville
Maria Boyd Art
Marianne Laker Designs
Marsh Pig
Matt Brown Makes
Gallery
Rougham Estate really understand Art & Crafts”
– JH
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
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of free parking on site.
Please keep to the 20mph 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.
What others say
2026 ARTS & CRAFTS APPLICATION
If you want to apply for the 2026 Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate, held in Blackthorpe Barn, please fill in the online application form.
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Last chance to book on to our Fused Glass Cactus Sculpture Workshop!
Love cacti but hate watering plants? Join our workshop on 13th May at Rougham Estate and create a unique, forever cactus masterpiece!
Led by glass artist Danielle Hopkinson from the popular @stained_glass_studio, who has 30+ years experience. This workshop is suitable for all abilities.
What You’ll Do:
 Cut and shape your own glass cactus
 Decorate with colorful frits, stringers, and enamels
 Get your fired sculpture ready for collection a few days later 
Tickets: £65 per person – Book now, closes 11th May! 
Book your spot by following the link in our bio!
#FusedGlass #CactusSculpture #RoughamEstate #GlassArt #CraftWorkshop BeginnerFriendly
This May we’re delighted to be welcoming back three talented Suffolk-based artists to Rougham Estate. Cyndi Speer, Carol Pask and J. “Mac” McCaughan are returning with a beautiful exhibition of new paintings, ceramics, textiles and metalwork.
Cyndi brings her dreamlike oil paintings, including the use of metallic leaf or spray paint, with each one rooted in a deep love of the natural world as well as embracing colour, contour and movement.
Carol presents her striking sculptural, smoke-fired ceramics alongside her Land-to-Cloth textile range, which includes hand-dyed and hand-knitted wool accessories made from native British sheep breeds.
Mac is exhibiting his beautifully crafted metalwork, blending traditional blacksmithing with contemporary design, creating elegant, storied pieces with forged steel.
This show has something for everyone.
Details:
📅 Thursday 21 May – Monday 25 May, 10am – 4pm
🎟️ Free entry, with all works available to buy
📍In the Meadow Room, behind Roots Café and Blackthorpe Barn
Make a note of the dates.
More information on our website.
#artexhibition #suffolkartisans #suffolkliving #handcraftedintheuk
It’s a bank holiday and also a new week.
So what does that mean?
A new special… Spicy Chorizo Scramble on Sourdough with spicy chorizo, scrambled with eggs, served on toasted sourdough and avocado, topped with buffalo hot sauce and jalapeños.
Available Monday–Sunday this week from 9am til 4pm daily.
Don’t miss out!
#specials #foodie #roughamestate #rootscafe
We are hiring a Chef de Partie (CDP) for our popular Roots Café.
This is a daytime role focusing on seasonal, fresh food, offering a work-life balance with no late nights.
The role involves running a kitchen section, requiring dedication, creativity, and high standards.
If you think you fit the bill and would like to find out more, visit our bio in or you’ll see the link in stories.
#CDPvacancy #roughamestate #rootscafe #chefdepartie #kitchenchef
It’s a bank holiday weekend and the weather looks good! So for many, that can mean time in the garden.
If you are in need of gardening essentials but also gardening accessories we have plenty in store.
We also have @watsons_plants with their pop-up stand ready with some established plants or to get some green finger advice.
Happy Bank holiday!
#watsonplants #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #bankholidayweekend☀️
Goodbye April!
It was a month that we enjoyed seeing the energy return to the Estate.
The days got longer, the bluebells made a show, wildlife started to come to life and farming was in full flow.
There was even the occasional al fresco dining on the decking at Roots Café and BBQ items started to make an appearance in the shop.
Such a treat it was. But now we get to say hello May!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #goodbyeapril
Today we say farewell to Danny our head chef.
For the last couple of years, Danny has been the culinary creative behind the delightful dishes on our menu, and has shaped how Roots is today.
We would like to thank him and wish him well in his next chapter.
And…
Don’t miss out on his final special with us this week of Hash Brown, Suffolk Black Pudding Purée, Avocado, Poached Egg, Sumac.
More news will follow on our new head chef and in the meantime our menu will remain the same.
#thankyou #bestwishes #foodgenius
Watson Plants pop-up returns to Rougham Estate this bank holiday weekend.
Whether you need expert gardening advice or want to pick up new plants for a vibrant summer garden, it’s the perfect chance to give your outdoor space some TLC while you have a bit more time off.
Don’t forget to nip into the Rougham Estate shop while you’re here to grab your gardening essentials – from tools to treats!
#gardening #gardeningideas #popupplants #roughamestate
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