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:
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
Opening again in November 2025
If you would like to apply for the 2025 event please submit an application form
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 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 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 Nov/Dec 2025
Tim Plunkett
Tricia Francis Pottery
Tricia Taylor Designs
Truckle Cheese Co
Wendy Theobald
West Lodge Pottery
Wildwood Loveflute
Wood Row Chocolate
Woollenstones
Woolly Comforts
Xuella Arnold Jewellery
Yum Yum Tree Fudge
Zoë Jane Jewellery
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 apply for the 2025 Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate, held in Blackthorpe Barn, please fill in the online application form.
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Got a passion for cooking? Like to learn? Enjoy good food?
Don’t miss out on our Butchery Class with 4-Course Meal!
Join us this July for a hands-on butchery experience in collaboration with Thurston Butchers! Learn the art of butchering a full side of pork with expert Alastair Angus.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills, this is the perfect opportunity! After the demonstration, enjoy a delectable four-course meal crafted by Roots Café’s Head Chef, Danny Parker, featuring cuts from the class.
Don’t miss out on this unique culinary journey! Book your spot today!
https://roughamestate.com/events/an-evening-of-butchery-fine-dining/
#ButcheryClass #CulinaryExperience #RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #ThurstonButchers
Got a passion for cooking? Like to learn? Enjoy good food?
Don’t miss out on our Butchery Class with 4-Course Meal!
Join us this July for a hands-on butchery experience in collaboration with Thurston Butchers! Learn the art of butchering a full side of pork with expert Alastair Angus.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your skills, this is the perfect opportunity! After the demonstration, enjoy a delectable four-course meal crafted by Roots Café’s Head Chef, Danny Parker, featuring cuts from the class.
Don’t miss out on this unique culinary journey! Book your spot today!
https://roughamestate.com/events/an-evening-of-butchery-fine-dining/
#ButcheryClass #CulinaryExperience #RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #ThurstonButchers
Specials this week are…
Brunch Special: Enjoy a warm Naan with Curried Ketchup, Bacon, a Fried Egg, and Mint Yoghurt. A hearty choice for brunch.
Sandwich Special: Try our Ciabatta sandwich with Artichoke, Lemon Grilled Courgettes, Basil, and Prosciutto Ham. A flavourful and fresh lunch option.
Join us this week to enjoy these delicious dishes! Perfect for a weekend treat or a casual lunch with friends. Don’t miss out!
#BrunchSpecial #SandwichSpecial #Foodie #LocalEats #WeekendTreat #DeliciousFood #LunchWithFriends #RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Timeout #DeliciousEats
Specials this week are…
Brunch Special: Enjoy a warm Naan with Curried Ketchup, Bacon, a Fried Egg, and Mint Yoghurt. A hearty choice for brunch.
Sandwich Special: Try our Ciabatta sandwich with Artichoke, Lemon Grilled Courgettes, Basil, and Prosciutto Ham. A flavourful and fresh lunch option.
Join us this week to enjoy these delicious dishes! Perfect for a weekend treat or a casual lunch with friends. Don’t miss out!
#BrunchSpecial #SandwichSpecial #Foodie #LocalEats #WeekendTreat #DeliciousFood #LunchWithFriends #RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Timeout #DeliciousEats
There’s no better place than Rougham Estate to enjoy the sunshine.
There’s something for all the family. From walks, to food and sandpits!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #TheGardenRoomShop #Alfresco #Walks #IceDrinks
There’s no better place than Rougham Estate to enjoy the sunshine.
There’s something for all the family. From walks, to food and sandpits!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #TheGardenRoomShop #Alfresco #Walks #IceDrinks
This weekend @watsons_plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn with their wonderful pop-up plant stall 🙌🪴
It was such a great success in May that we’re doing it again, this Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Come and buy new plants and get excellent advice from Chris Watson.
Why not pop in to the Garden Room Shop for new plant pots, beautiful vases and other useful gardening items and finish your visit off with a refreshing iced coffee and cake at Roots Café!
With plenty of free parking and just 2 minutes off the A14 outside Bury St Edmunds – it’s a great little trip out on a sunny weekend ☀️
Even better: the pop-up plant stall will be here every other weekend throughout the summer!! 🎉
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolksummer #plantsplantsplants #burystedmundsandbeyond #suffolk
This weekend @watsons_plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn with their wonderful pop-up plant stall 🙌🪴
It was such a great success in May that we’re doing it again, this Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Come and buy new plants and get excellent advice from Chris Watson.
Why not pop in to the Garden Room Shop for new plant pots, beautiful vases and other useful gardening items and finish your visit off with a refreshing iced coffee and cake at Roots Café!
With plenty of free parking and just 2 minutes off the A14 outside Bury St Edmunds – it’s a great little trip out on a sunny weekend ☀️
Even better: the pop-up plant stall will be here every other weekend throughout the summer!! 🎉
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolksummer #plantsplantsplants #burystedmundsandbeyond #suffolk
How peaceful is the sound of our waterfall?
The sunken garden is designed to be a tranquil spot for some time out with friends or family or even on your own.
#Tranquil #SunkenGarden #RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Timeout
How peaceful is the sound of our waterfall?
The sunken garden is designed to be a tranquil spot for some time out with friends or family or even on your own.
#Tranquil #SunkenGarden #RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #Timeout
We’ve been busy on the farm…
The harvest season has officially begun for our farm team!
We’ve started with our Winter Barley, specifically the KWS Tardis variety. This feed crop will help nourish the livestock of East Anglia. Plus, the straw will be baled for bedding, which will eventually return vital nutrients back to the land as manure. It`s a beautiful cycle of sustainability in action.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue our harvest journey!
#HarvestSeason #SustainableFarming #KWSBarley #FarmLife
We’ve been busy on the farm…
The harvest season has officially begun for our farm team!
We’ve started with our Winter Barley, specifically the KWS Tardis variety. This feed crop will help nourish the livestock of East Anglia. Plus, the straw will be baled for bedding, which will eventually return vital nutrients back to the land as manure. It`s a beautiful cycle of sustainability in action.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue our harvest journey!
#HarvestSeason #SustainableFarming #KWSBarley #FarmLife
Don’t miss out on our drink special this week – our Strawberry fizz cooler 🥤
Perfectly aligned with Wimbledon…🍓
#RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #DrinkSpecial #Don’tMissOut #Wimbledon
Don’t miss out on our drink special this week – our Strawberry fizz cooler 🥤
Perfectly aligned with Wimbledon…🍓
#RootsCafé #RoughamEstate #DrinkSpecial #Don’tMissOut #Wimbledon
We`ve got some fantastic new specials this week that are sure to impress.
Brunch Special: Try our Spinach & Ricotta Pizza with Marinara Sauce and Sun-dried Tomato. A classic Italian touch.
Sandwich of the Week: Enjoy Grilled Halloumi, Homemade Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Rocket in a Ciabatta. A perfect blend of flavours.
Salad of the Week: Enjoy a mix of roasted beetroot, sweet potato, pine nuts, rocket, burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze. Fresh and delicious.
Pop by and give them a try!
#FoodieFavourites #BrunchTime #PizzaLover #SandwichPerfection #SaladDays #DeliciousEats
We`ve got some fantastic new specials this week that are sure to impress.
Brunch Special: Try our Spinach & Ricotta Pizza with Marinara Sauce and Sun-dried Tomato. A classic Italian touch.
Sandwich of the Week: Enjoy Grilled Halloumi, Homemade Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers, and Rocket in a Ciabatta. A perfect blend of flavours.
Salad of the Week: Enjoy a mix of roasted beetroot, sweet potato, pine nuts, rocket, burrata, basil, and balsamic glaze. Fresh and delicious.
Pop by and give them a try!
#FoodieFavourites #BrunchTime #PizzaLover #SandwichPerfection #SaladDays #DeliciousEats
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