ROOTS CAFÉ
Nestled within the Estate’s picturesque surroundings, this comfortable café brings Suffolk’s finest to your table with a menu of locally-sourced dishes and refreshments.
TODAY’S OPENING TIMES
- Roots Café 09:00 – 17:00
Address
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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ABOUT ROOTS CAFÉ
Welcome to our café, Roots, nestled in the heart of the Blackthorpe Barn complex on Rougham Estate.
With a storied history spanning decades, this location is a convenient out-of-town chill-out spot to meet up, a cosy gathering place for the community, now open throughout the year. For breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake, we hope Roots will become your go-to destination. Everyone is welcome: walkers, cyclists, families and dogs.
Blackthorpe Barn is a step-free location with dedicated accessible parking near the entrance and two accessible toilets, one of which is in the cafe, and one in the courtyard.
Important Info
First come, First served
We operate on a first come, first served basis and are not taking reservations.
Children
Come and visit as a family; there is a section on the menu specifically for children. Highchairs are available as well as a baby-changing unit.
Take-Away Available
Teas, coffees and cakes are available to take with you – perfect when taking the dog for a walk. Order at the front counter.
Dogs Welcome
Dogs are welcome in the café with a paws-on-the-floor policy and they will be welcomed with their own bowl of water.
Dietary Requirements
Vegans and vegetarians are catered for, and, whilst we do our utmost to accommodate dietary and allergy requirements, gluten, nuts and animal products are used in the kitchen.
We do stock gluten-free bread and serve some gluten-free dishes. Please ask if you have any queries when ordering.
Parking
There is plenty of free parking available, including accessible parking.
Christmas Bookings
We are very pleased that you might consider coming to Roots for a Christmas party, but unfortunately we are not able to take bookings for parties this Christmas. Christmas groups or parties at Christmas may be something we do in the future, but for this year we are not able to accommodate them.
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Allergen Information
Please inform our waiting staff of any food allergies before ordering.
Our menu gives general guidance about ingredients which may affect those with food intolerance and allergies.
Please note, however, that our kitchen handles many types of food and drink each day and although we do our very best to avoid cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee this does not happen. Ultimately, the final choice about what to eat rests with you.
USING LOCALLY-SOURCED PRODUCE
The ambiance of Roots Café beautifully blends the rich history of Rougham Estate with a touch of modern, quirky elegance. Our eclectic decor echoes local stories, with pieces reflecting a unique chapter of the Estate’s tale.
But the attraction is not just visual; we bring Suffolk’s finest to your table with a menu of locally-sourced dishes and refreshments, showcasing the best seasonal ingredients as far as possible. Here’s a map of our lovely suppliers, with many products also available in the Roots Pantry Shop.
Food locality map
Roots Pantry Shop
A curated selection of locally-sourced food and drink, available to buy at the café, makes it easy for you to take the essence of Suffolk home with you.
From homemade preserves and honeys that capture the flavours of the region to handcrafted beers, locally-made cookies, doggie treats and much more, this little Pantry Shop provides a delicious touch of indulgence.
Discover our local honey
Gently made by bees gathering pollen from the lush meadows and vibrant blossoms of Rougham Estate, each jar encapsulates the harmony of the surrounding landscape.
Locally-brewed beer and distilled spirits
Buying local produce reduces the carbon-footprint, and these award-winning beers, ales and spirits are made right here in Suffolk.
Chocolates and sweets
If you’re looking for a little indulgence to take with you, we have chocolates, sweets, cookies and much more.
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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.
Keep your eyes peeled
Throughout the café there are surprises to be found, from wooden crows in the rafters to doves on the dovecote (yes, you can take your tea in the dovecote) to old photographs of Rougham Estate and other wonderful and poignant items. Many are old and from the Estate and others have been handcrafted especially for Roots Café.
Can you guess which is which? Can you work out how certain items relate to the Estate? You might like to look at the history of the Estate to get some clues. Enjoy looking around and seeing what you can spot – it’s great for a game of I-spy! Why not tag us in your photos (@roughamestate) when you find them – we love to see your pictures.
Questions?
The café mostly operates on a first come, first served basis, but if you wish to visit with a group of 8 people or more during the week (Monday to Friday), please email rootscafe@roughamestate.com to make a booking.
Yes, dogs are welcome in Roots Café, with paws on the floor.
Yes, wheelchairs are welcome in Roots Café as well as everywhere else at Blackthorpe Barn. There is plenty of accessible parking near the entrance, as well as accessible toilets.
Have a look at the Ground Plan to see their locations
Yes, we accept both cards and cash at Roots.
Yes, we have the menus listed on this page.
We try to offer a range of dishes and foods that cover various dietary requirements including some dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free items. Vegans and vegetarians are catered for, and, whilst we do our utmost to accommodate dietary and allergy requirements, gluten, nuts and animal products are used in the kitchen.
If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know before ordering so we can do our best to accommodate you.
We’re more than happy to answer any questions about our ingredients.
Yes, we have highchairs at Roots and children have their own menu too. You can find a baby-changing unit in café toilets.
These lovely pictures are of Rougham Estate in days gone by and wonderfully, some of the people pictured have even been to visit Roots since it opened. Rougham Estate has a very interesting history which you can read about on the Timeline page.
But of course!
The Potting Shed, Maintenance Shed and Dovecote are a real treat to sit in and enjoy your lunch or a spot of coffee and cake. It’s almost like taking a little holiday – you feel like you have been transported somewhere else.
Many of the items in or on the sheds have something to do with the history of Rougham Estate, such as the WWII plane over the dovecote which links directly to the bombing of Rougham Hall in 1940. You can read more about this in the history timeline.
While you’re here…
… why not enjoy one of the lovely walks around Rougham Estate? We have over 20 kilometres of public rights of way and an additional 5.5 kilometres of permissive rights of way granted by the Estate for further enjoyment, as well as some of our favourite routes mapped out for you. You can always start your walk with a coffee and end with a cake!
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It`s been months in the making and the time has come to share the magic with you!
Our Christmas Country Shop is open today from 9:30am until 5pm, then daily until 22nd December (closes 4pm Sundays).
We can`t wait to see you here and share the Christmas magic with you, your family and friends!
#roughamestate #christmas2024 #Christmas #christmastime #countrychristmas #christmascountdown #christmasshopping #christmasdecor #countrychristmasshop #christmas2024 #christmasshoppingtime #BuryStEdmunds #magicalmemories #christmas #ChristmasGifts
It`s been months in the making and the time has come to share the magic with you!
Our Christmas Country Shop is open today from 9:30am until 5pm, then daily until 22nd December (closes 4pm Sundays).
We can`t wait to see you here and share the Christmas magic with you, your family and friends!
#roughamestate #christmas2024 #Christmas #christmastime #countrychristmas #christmascountdown #christmasshopping #christmasdecor #countrychristmasshop #christmas2024 #christmasshoppingtime #BuryStEdmunds #magicalmemories #christmas #ChristmasGifts
Come and join Trudi Edmunds, our resident wreath-making tutor for more than 12 years, to create your own stunning wreath using freshly-foraged greenery from the grounds of Rougham Estate.
This half-day workshop will leave you feeling festive and give you something unique to dress your home with.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#wreathmaking #wreathmaker #wreath #artsandcrafts #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmas2024 #Christmas #diycrafts
Come and join Trudi Edmunds, our resident wreath-making tutor for more than 12 years, to create your own stunning wreath using freshly-foraged greenery from the grounds of Rougham Estate.
This half-day workshop will leave you feeling festive and give you something unique to dress your home with.
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#wreathmaking #wreathmaker #wreath #artsandcrafts #roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmas2024 #Christmas #diycrafts
Rougham Pumpkins closing at midday on Sunday 20th Oct!
From 9am to 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking required, just come along and enjoy the big Suffolk countryside, and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s waiting here for you 🎃
🍂 It’s classic autumn weather, so wrap up and wear your wellies. There is plenty of room to run around and climb and play, with photo opportunities throughout the patch and the most delicious of street food here to warm you up. 😋
🍴 This weekend you are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating, with:
🥪 @wrights_2018 serving posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake and a licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck offering their super tasty fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events making amazing fresh waffles to order
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk frying up a storm with their delicious fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic adding their twist to New Delhi street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee doing a fine job of keeping you fed and watered at the Pitch in the Patch – for when you need a snack and you’re at the other end of the huge pumpkin patch.
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart is painting spooktacular designs on faces and arms (age 3 and over)
🍦 @saffronicecreamco ice cream is available for those who need it in this weather!
🐕 Dogs welcome on short leads in the grassy picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch, but not in the main Pumpkin Patch.
🎃 Join in the easy-going festival vibe – come and go as you please and if you’d rather bring your own picnic, you are welcome to do so.
🍽️ Just 2 minutes away, down at Blackthorpe Barn, Roots Café serves sit-down meals in a delightful setting and the Garden Room shop is still open, but in a reduced capacity because on Monday 21st, the festive season really gets going with the Christmas Shop 2024 throwing open its doors! 🎄
➡️ All the details for all the events here: roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #suffolkautumn #suffolkcountryside #suffolklife #suffolklive #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #wheretogosuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinlove #spookyseason
Rougham Pumpkins closing at midday on Sunday 20th Oct!
From 9am to 5pm, with free entry, free parking and no booking required, just come along and enjoy the big Suffolk countryside, and find your perfect pumpkin – it’s waiting here for you 🎃
🍂 It’s classic autumn weather, so wrap up and wear your wellies. There is plenty of room to run around and climb and play, with photo opportunities throughout the patch and the most delicious of street food here to warm you up. 😋
🍴 This weekend you are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating, with:
🥪 @wrights_2018 serving posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake and a licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck offering their super tasty fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events making amazing fresh waffles to order
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk frying up a storm with their delicious fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic adding their twist to New Delhi street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee doing a fine job of keeping you fed and watered at the Pitch in the Patch – for when you need a snack and you’re at the other end of the huge pumpkin patch.
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart is painting spooktacular designs on faces and arms (age 3 and over)
🍦 @saffronicecreamco ice cream is available for those who need it in this weather!
🐕 Dogs welcome on short leads in the grassy picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch, but not in the main Pumpkin Patch.
🎃 Join in the easy-going festival vibe – come and go as you please and if you’d rather bring your own picnic, you are welcome to do so.
🍽️ Just 2 minutes away, down at Blackthorpe Barn, Roots Café serves sit-down meals in a delightful setting and the Garden Room shop is still open, but in a reduced capacity because on Monday 21st, the festive season really gets going with the Christmas Shop 2024 throwing open its doors! 🎄
➡️ All the details for all the events here: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #suffolkautumn #suffolkcountryside #suffolklife #suffolklive #burystedmunds #burystedmundssuffolk #burystedmundsandbeyond #wheretogosuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinlove #spookyseason
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas tree. So why don`t you choose your own?
Here at Rougham Estate, on the 9 & 10th, 16th & 17th November, you can wander through hundreds of trees of different shapes and sizes, in our plantation, until you find “the One”. We’ll cut your special tree, perfectly fresh, just a day or two before your selected collection date.
Choose from 3 collection weekends to collect your tree, where it will be at Blackthorpe Barn ready, wrapped and waiting for you at a time that suits you.
It’s a wonderful experience for everyone; very exciting for children, and your dog (on a lead) is welcome to come with you too.
Spaces are booking fast so to avoid disappointment, visit our website to book your slot: roughamestate.com/welcome
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#christmastime #blackthorpebarn #countrychristmas #christmas2024 #christmascountdown #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastree #christmastrees #christmastreefarm
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect Christmas tree. So why don`t you choose your own?
Here at Rougham Estate, on the 9 & 10th, 16th & 17th November, you can wander through hundreds of trees of different shapes and sizes, in our plantation, until you find “the One”. We’ll cut your special tree, perfectly fresh, just a day or two before your selected collection date.
Choose from 3 collection weekends to collect your tree, where it will be at Blackthorpe Barn ready, wrapped and waiting for you at a time that suits you.
It’s a wonderful experience for everyone; very exciting for children, and your dog (on a lead) is welcome to come with you too.
Spaces are booking fast so to avoid disappointment, visit our website to book your slot: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#christmastime #blackthorpebarn #countrychristmas #christmas2024 #christmascountdown #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #christmastree #christmastrees #christmastreefarm
🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
#blackthorpebarn #roughamestate #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasshop #christmasiscoming #suffolkchristmas #suffolklife #suffolkliving #daysoutsuffolk #countdowntochristmas #christmas2024 #everythingyouneedforchristmas #wearechristmas #christmasishere #eastanglia #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #christmasvibes #christmasspirit #christmashome
Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
#blackthorpebarn #roughamestate #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasshop #christmasiscoming #suffolkchristmas #suffolklife #suffolkliving #daysoutsuffolk #countdowntochristmas #christmas2024 #everythingyouneedforchristmas #wearechristmas #christmasishere #eastanglia #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #christmasvibes #christmasspirit #christmashome
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
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