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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.

Map

Pricing:

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:

Important information

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Tickets bought on the door cost more than tickets bought online

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Plenty of free parking

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 2026
  • 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.
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Makers’ Grid for 2026

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Rougham Estate really understand Art & Crafts”

– JH

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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

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Looking to get crafty yourself?

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Where to find us

Address: Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
What3Words: newly.sofas.debating
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Parking:

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.

Directions:

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.

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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.

NEVER MISS A THING

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Rougham Pumpkins opens again in 3 weeks! Yes, it’s that time again. 🎃🎉

The pumpkins are already looking great and the gates will be swinging open on Saturday 3rd Oct. 
Save the date to come and wander amongst 100,000s of pumpkins, squashes and gourds in over 15 varieties.

You’ll find a whole autumn festival with the big bale pyramids, sandpits, pedal tractors, football goals, space to run and play and face painting by @faceitfaceart 

These fabulous food trucks will be here every weekend:
🌮🌯🥞☕️🍰🥘🍦🥂🍗
Roots&Co - coffee, cakes, snacks, drinks (soft & alcoholic)
@whatthe_peck - Suffolk-reared fried chicken
@badboiburritos - toasted burritos
@Pigs_In - all your pork favourites
@GeeGeeBakes - coffee, cheesecakes, milkshakes
@KiernansCoffee - coffees, drinks & snacks at the Pitch in the Patch
@FullThrottleCoffeeCo - coffees & snacks
On selected days:
@Tikka_Tonic - New Delhi style street food
@TheCreperieShack - sweet & savoury crepes 
@itsotisbreading - sourdough toasties & salads
@greyscoffee_ - coffees & homemade bakes
Bring your own picnic if you like.

🔦 Pumpkins by Torchlight & Silent Disco
On two spooky Saturday evenings, 17th & 24th October, 6pm–9pm, bring your torches, wear your wellies and enjoy the pumpkin patch after dark with a silent disco. 
Disco headsets need to be booked - tickets coming soon.

🧡 SEN-Friendly Sessions 
9am-10am on Tues 27th & Thurs 29th October, entry to the patch will be ticketed to give a quieter time for those who benefit from a calmer, more relaxed visit. 
Free tickets to be booked in advance - tickets coming soon.

📅 Open on the following dates in October
9am–5pm
Sat 3 – Sun 4
Sat 10 – Sun 11
Sat 17 – Sun 18
Daily Sat 24 – Sat 31 (10am-5pm on 27th & 29th)

‼️The pumpkins are in the NEW Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, south of J45, A14, Elderstub Lane, SatNav: IP30 9HX

📣 We’re looking for seasonal staff aged over 18. Apply through the advert on Indeed.

🐕  Dogs welcome in the picnic area and the small doggy patch, but not in the main patch.
All the details from our website - link in bio.

#roughamestate #burystedmunds #pickyourownpumpkin

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We’re hiring at Roots Café!

We’re looking for a Café Supervisor to join our small, passionate team at Rougham Estate.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys hospitality, loves working with people and can keep things running smoothly when the café gets busy. 

You’ll work closely with our Café Manager, helping to lead the team, oversee day-to-day service, maintain high standards and make sure every customer receives a warm welcome.

If you have experience in a café, restaurant, farm shop or similar environment, and you’re a natural leader who’s happy to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.

£14.15 per hour
Full-time, permanent
Based at Roots Café, Rougham Estate
Free on-site parking and staff discounts

Interested? Find out more and apply via Indeed on link in our bio.

#RoughamEstate #WeAreHiring #CafeJobs #HospitalityJobs #SuffolkJobs

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Don’t miss our penultimate Plant Pop-Up of the season!

Chris from @watsons_plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, with a great selection of quality plants and plenty of expert advice.

If you’re thinking about giving your garden a refresh for autumn, this is a great chance to speak to Chris about what to plant, where to plant it and how to keep your garden looking its best as the seasons change.

The Plant Pop-Up is free to visit and there’s no need to book. You’ll find Chris just outside Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop, from 10am–4pm.

And with just one more Plant Pop-Up after this one, don’t miss out!

#RoughamEstate #WatsonsPlants

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A little change to be aware of if you’re visiting us from Friday 11 September.

Our summer car park will be closing for the season, so parking will move back to the area directly in front of Blackthorpe Barn.

As autumn approaches, we’re also starting to turn our attention to the next season here at Rougham Estate, with Christmas planning and preparations getting underway behind the scenes…

The Estate never really stands still!

Please follow the signs when you arrive and we look forward to welcoming you.

#RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #VisitorInformation

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As we head back to school and autumn starts to creep in, it’s hard to believe that our Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch opens in just a month!

The pumpkins are growing nicely, as you can see, and we’re busy getting everything ready for another brilliant pumpkin season here at Rougham Estate.

It won’t be long until the fields are full of pumpkins and you can come and pick your perfect one.

Who’s already looking forward to pumpkin season?

#RoughamEstate #PickYourOwnPumpkins #PumpkinPatch

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