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
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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An addition to the specials this week for a fresh and vibrant healthy dish…
Mediterranean Halloumi Salad with Olives, Rocket and Creamy Basil Dressing.
#FoodieFavorites #BrunchVibes #Rootscafe #YummyEats #RoughamEstate #BrunchSpecial #FoodLovers #RoughamEstate
An addition to the specials this week for a fresh and vibrant healthy dish…
Mediterranean Halloumi Salad with Olives, Rocket and Creamy Basil Dressing.
#FoodieFavorites #BrunchVibes #Rootscafe #YummyEats #RoughamEstate #BrunchSpecial #FoodLovers #RoughamEstate
With the school holidays upon us, don’t miss out on what we have at Rougham Estate.
From walks to treats, it’s a nice day out with the family.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #SummerHolidays #SchoolsOut #TheGardenRoomShop #Walks #SuffolkCountryside
With the school holidays upon us, don’t miss out on what we have at Rougham Estate.
From walks to treats, it’s a nice day out with the family.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #SummerHolidays #SchoolsOut #TheGardenRoomShop #Walks #SuffolkCountryside
New week, new specials!
Brunch Special: Toasted Focaccia with Olive Tapenade, Grilled Asparagus & Tender Stem Broccoli, Prosciutto Ham, Poached Egg, and Parmesan.
A classic Sandwich Special… ‘Ploughman`s’ with a chef`s special twist. Onion Chutney with Smoked Applewood Cheese, Bacon, Gherkins, and Rocket.
Part of the 2 for £20 on ciabatta deal.
Don’t miss out!
#BrunchVibes #FoodieFavorites #GourmetSandwich #BrunchSpecial #PloughmansTwist #FoodLovers #YummyEats #RoughamEstate #Rootscafe
New week, new specials!
Brunch Special: Toasted Focaccia with Olive Tapenade, Grilled Asparagus & Tender Stem Broccoli, Prosciutto Ham, Poached Egg, and Parmesan.
A classic Sandwich Special… ‘Ploughman`s’ with a chef`s special twist. Onion Chutney with Smoked Applewood Cheese, Bacon, Gherkins, and Rocket.
Part of the 2 for £20 on ciabatta deal.
Don’t miss out!
#BrunchVibes #FoodieFavorites #GourmetSandwich #BrunchSpecial #PloughmansTwist #FoodLovers #YummyEats #RoughamEstate #Rootscafe
Watsons pop up plant stall is back this weekend! 🌷🌻🌼
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 10am – 4pm.
Don’t miss out!
#popupgarden #plantlovers #plantloverscommunity #RoughamEstate #WeekendTreat #thegardenroomshop
Watsons pop up plant stall is back this weekend! 🌷🌻🌼
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July, 10am – 4pm.
Don’t miss out!
#popupgarden #plantlovers #plantloverscommunity #RoughamEstate #WeekendTreat #thegardenroomshop
After yesterday’s exciting feature of our resident celebrity, Suzy, on Jimmy and Shivi’s Farm Breakfast Show, we have some amazing shop items highlighted!
Curious to know how these items were showcased?
Tune in to find out tomorrow morning, and make sure to grab yours before they’re gone! #roughamestate #thegardenroomshop
After yesterday’s exciting feature of our resident celebrity, Suzy, on Jimmy and Shivi’s Farm Breakfast Show, we have some amazing shop items highlighted!
Curious to know how these items were showcased?
Tune in to find out tomorrow morning, and make sure to grab yours before they’re gone! #roughamestate #thegardenroomshop
Enjoy quality family time this week with our specials at Rougham Estate, Roots Café, perfect for the school break!
For a refreshing choice, try our Salad of the Week: Mixed Leaf with Fennel, Pink Grapefruit, and a Citrus & Thyme Dressing.
Indulge in our Brunch Special featuring Teriyaki BBQ Pulled Pork on Sourdough, topped with a Poached Egg, Rocket, and Pickled Radish.
Don’t miss our Sandwich Special: Chicken Gyros Wrap with Mini Gem Lettuce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions served with Smoky Paprika Fries, available as part of our Two for £20 deal.
Come treat yourself!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #FamilyTime #SchoolBreak #FoodSpecials #BrunchTime #HealthyEating #ComfortFood #TwoForTwenty
Enjoy quality family time this week with our specials at Rougham Estate, Roots Café, perfect for the school break!
For a refreshing choice, try our Salad of the Week: Mixed Leaf with Fennel, Pink Grapefruit, and a Citrus & Thyme Dressing.
Indulge in our Brunch Special featuring Teriyaki BBQ Pulled Pork on Sourdough, topped with a Poached Egg, Rocket, and Pickled Radish.
Don’t miss our Sandwich Special: Chicken Gyros Wrap with Mini Gem Lettuce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pickled Red Onions served with Smoky Paprika Fries, available as part of our Two for £20 deal.
Come treat yourself!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #FamilyTime #SchoolBreak #FoodSpecials #BrunchTime #HealthyEating #ComfortFood #TwoForTwenty
Ok so it may not be hot today…
But it is National Ice Cream Day!
If there ever was an excuse needed to eat ice cream! 🍦
We have saffronicecreamco ice cream, Roots Cafe and it’s deliciously creamy and available in many different flavours.
So if you did need an excuse, there it is 😆
#NationalIceCreamDay #IceCreamLovers #SaffronIceCream #DeliciousDesserts #TreatYourself #FoodieFun #Yum #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate
Ok so it may not be hot today…
But it is National Ice Cream Day!
If there ever was an excuse needed to eat ice cream! 🍦
We have saffronicecreamco ice cream, Roots Cafe and it’s deliciously creamy and available in many different flavours.
So if you did need an excuse, there it is 😆
#NationalIceCreamDay #IceCreamLovers #SaffronIceCream #DeliciousDesserts #TreatYourself #FoodieFun #Yum #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate
🌻Sunflower update! The flowers are growing daily and we’re keeping a very close eye on them, but we haven’t had the rain they need so they are still small and will not be flowering for a while yet.
📆We’ve moved the opening date for the field for mid August (we’ve pencilled in the 15th as the opening at the moment but this may yet change).
We can’t wait to welcome you to a field of gold … but we all have to be patient for a little while longer and keep hoping for some good rain. Nature takes the time she needs 🌱
Stay tuned for further updates 🌻😃👍
#sunflowerfield #suffolksunflowers #burystedmunds #sunflowerlove #suffolkcountryside #suffolksummer #daysoutsuffolk
🌻Sunflower update! The flowers are growing daily and we’re keeping a very close eye on them, but we haven’t had the rain they need so they are still small and will not be flowering for a while yet.
📆We’ve moved the opening date for the field for mid August (we’ve pencilled in the 15th as the opening at the moment but this may yet change).
We can’t wait to welcome you to a field of gold … but we all have to be patient for a little while longer and keep hoping for some good rain. Nature takes the time she needs 🌱
Stay tuned for further updates 🌻😃👍
#sunflowerfield #suffolksunflowers #burystedmunds #sunflowerlove #suffolkcountryside #suffolksummer #daysoutsuffolk
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