CHRISTMAS
Prepare for the enchantment as the doors of the magical Christmas Festival swing open again on 21st October 2024, promising a wonderful experience infused with festive delights.
Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn
‘Tis the season for festive delights!
Step into the pure delight of Christmas as the beloved Rougham Christmas Shop reopens in October 2024. Meander through a magical wonderland filled with thousands of decorations, creative delights, wreaths, and aromatic treasures. Discover gifts for all and indulge in treats galore.
Prepare for the return of the boutique Arts and Crafts Fair! Featuring the exquisite work of talented, independent artists and craftspeople from around the country, this event will span five weekends starting in November.
Our home-grown Rougham Estate Christmas trees, including the Pick-Your-Own Nordmann Firs, potted and freshly-cut options, will be available for sale starting at the end of November. Get ready to bring the spirit of the holidays home.
What’s on at Christmas
Christmas Shop
Date: 21st Oct – 22nd Dec
Free admission and parking
Christmas Tree Sales
Date: 22nd Nov – 21st Dec
Free admission and parking
Freshly cut Rougham Estate trees available from Friday 22 November 2024
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 2
Date: 23rd Nov – 24th Nov
Price: £2.50
Find out which makers are at the Barn this weekend Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops : Trees
Date: 30th Nov
Price: £48.00
NOW SOLD OUT Half-day willow-weaving workshops on: Saturday 30 Nov 9:30 and 13:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 3
Date: 30th Nov – 1st Dec
Price: £2.50
See who is coming this weekend of Arts & Crafts Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Wreath Workshops
Date: 1st Dec – 14th Dec
Price: £70.00
Half-day Christmas Wreath workshops on: Sundays 1 & 14 Dec 10:00 and 14:00 Thursdays 5 & 12 Dec 10:00 and 14:00
Dried Flower Wreath Workshops
Date: 7th Dec
Price: £66.00
Half-day workshops on: Saturday 7 Dec 9:30 and 13:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 4
Date: 7th Dec – 8th Dec
Price: £2.50
The penultimate weekend of Arts & Crafts Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops : Selection of Christmas Decorations
Date: 8th Dec – 15th Dec
Price: £48.00
NOW SOLD OUT Half-day willow weaving workshops on: Sunday 8 Dec 9:30 and 13:30 Sunday 15 Dec 9:30 and 13:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 5
Date: 14th Dec – 15th Dec
Price: £2.50
See who is coming on the final weekend of Arts & Crafts Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Shop
Step into the enchanting world of the Rougham Christmas Shop, a treasure trove of decorations catering to all tastes. Discover items that add glamour, decadence and finishing touches to your home; a joyous experience filled with indulgent festive loveliness.
Arts and Crafts Fair
Showcasing diverse talents, this annual craft fair features exquisite, handcrafted works made by talented artists and craft-makers from around the country
Christmas Trees
From November our very own Rougham Estate Christmas trees are on sale. Come and choose your own tree on the plantation, or select from potted and freshly-cut trees, all grown within 1 mile of Blackthorpe Barn.
Christmas Wreaths
Handmade on-site with foliage from Rougham Estate, our delightful Christmas wreaths come in various sizes, from small to huge, ensuring a beautiful festive welcome at your door. They are sold from the Christmas shop as they are made and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to make your own wreath, we hold workshops in the pre-Christmas period.
Christmas Craft Workshops
Christmas is the time to treat yourself; coming to one of our Christmas craft workshops makes a wonderful start to the season. Why not make your own decorations this year, a special gift for a loved one or even your own fresh Christmas wreath! All our workshops are tutored by friendly, professional craftspeople.
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– Jane Hutchin
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🎄Christmas may be coming but it’s already arrived at Blackthorpe Barn!
This weekend there is so much going on…
💍Arts&Crafts W/E 2 hosts a fabulously curated gathering of amazing artisans in the stunning 500 year old thatched Barn, showing and selling their work. It’s the best place to come for quality, unique gifts.
Open 10-4 Saturday and Sunday. Tickets online (£2.50/day + £10/all 8 days) and on-the-door (£3, £12)
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
🌲Christmas Trees, freshly cut and grown right here on the Estate are available daily 9.30-5 (until 4 on Sundays). From small to large, come and find your perfect tree! We have plenty of potted trees too, if you prefer. Dogs welcome.
🟥Don’t forget to come and collect your PYO Christmas Tree if you chose the RED Label weekend. Your tree is waiting for you and we’ll keep it until Thursday 28th at 5pm.
🛍️The Christmas Shop has everything your heart could desire for the festive season, from lighting and decorations to dog treats and gifts, as well as handmade wreaths.
Open every day 9.30-5 (until 4 on Sundays). Dogs must be carried.
🍽️The cosy Roots Café is serving sit-down meals, with the take-away hut serving mulled wine, sausage rolls, mince pies and more – seating in the courtyard and in the Meadow.
Café open every day 9-5 (until 4 on Sundays). Dogs welcome, paws on the floor.
🧒There is space to play for children and other food options by the Meadow:
🥘 @tikka_tonic serving their delicious New Delhi street food and
🍕sourdough pizzas and focaccia toasties available too.
📍We’re just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, at Junction 45 of the A14.
🆓Free parking and everything within easy walking distance – come and get into the festive spirit at Blackthorpe Barn here on the Rougham Estate!
ℹ️All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome – link in profile
🎄👋✨We look forward to seeing you here!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #christmastime #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #burytstedmundsandbeyond #suffolklife #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts #craftmarket #craftfair #theplacetobe #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia
🎄Christmas may be coming but it’s already arrived at Blackthorpe Barn!
This weekend there is so much going on…
💍Arts&Crafts W/E 2 hosts a fabulously curated gathering of amazing artisans in the stunning 500 year old thatched Barn, showing and selling their work. It’s the best place to come for quality, unique gifts.
Open 10-4 Saturday and Sunday. Tickets online (£2.50/day + £10/all 8 days) and on-the-door (£3, £12)
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
🌲Christmas Trees, freshly cut and grown right here on the Estate are available daily 9.30-5 (until 4 on Sundays). From small to large, come and find your perfect tree! We have plenty of potted trees too, if you prefer. Dogs welcome.
🟥Don’t forget to come and collect your PYO Christmas Tree if you chose the RED Label weekend. Your tree is waiting for you and we’ll keep it until Thursday 28th at 5pm.
🛍️The Christmas Shop has everything your heart could desire for the festive season, from lighting and decorations to dog treats and gifts, as well as handmade wreaths.
Open every day 9.30-5 (until 4 on Sundays). Dogs must be carried.
🍽️The cosy Roots Café is serving sit-down meals, with the take-away hut serving mulled wine, sausage rolls, mince pies and more – seating in the courtyard and in the Meadow.
Café open every day 9-5 (until 4 on Sundays). Dogs welcome, paws on the floor.
🧒There is space to play for children and other food options by the Meadow:
🥘 @tikka_tonic serving their delicious New Delhi street food and
🍕sourdough pizzas and focaccia toasties available too.
📍We’re just outside Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, at Junction 45 of the A14.
🆓Free parking and everything within easy walking distance – come and get into the festive spirit at Blackthorpe Barn here on the Rougham Estate!
ℹ️All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome – link in profile
🎄👋✨We look forward to seeing you here!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasmarket #christmastime #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #burytstedmundsandbeyond #suffolklife #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts #craftmarket #craftfair #theplacetobe #eastofengland #proudlyeastanglia
Yes, there are yet more talented artisans who are at the Barn this coming weekend.
Whether you are looking for gifts or wanting to meet the makers and find something for yourself, Blackthorpe Barn is the Christmas market to visit.
Each piece here has been carefully crafted by the person selling it and is a welcome change from a world of mass-production and fast-throw-away “stuff”.
Shown here:
@juliahulmesculpture @ceramicsbuyanja @tomrobinsonmetalwork @sheilamadder @kate_wrigglesworth @petal_anderson @cpedecorativeglass @donna_goymer__artist @leatherdesigncraft @trucklecheese @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday in the impressive medieval Blackthorpe Barn, about 3 miles from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Tickets available online (£2.50/day and £10/season for all 8 days) and on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
Come along and get into the Christmas mood!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartsandcrafts #burystedmunds #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
Yes, there are yet more talented artisans who are at the Barn this coming weekend.
Whether you are looking for gifts or wanting to meet the makers and find something for yourself, Blackthorpe Barn is the Christmas market to visit.
Each piece here has been carefully crafted by the person selling it and is a welcome change from a world of mass-production and fast-throw-away “stuff”.
Shown here:
@juliahulmesculpture @ceramicsbuyanja @tomrobinsonmetalwork @sheilamadder @kate_wrigglesworth @petal_anderson @cpedecorativeglass @donna_goymer__artist @leatherdesigncraft @trucklecheese @yumyumtreefudgeltd HoneybeeNaturalBeauty
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday in the impressive medieval Blackthorpe Barn, about 3 miles from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Tickets available online (£2.50/day and £10/season for all 8 days) and on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under free. Assistance dogs only.
Come along and get into the Christmas mood!
All the info from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkartsandcrafts #burystedmunds #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
You really know Christmas has started when Christmas tree sales begin! 🎄
Ours start today until the 22nd December.
Nurtured with years of TLC on our Estate, we offer Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce cut trees available in sizes ranging from 6ft to 9ft.
We also have a lovely range of potted trees.
So there’s one to suit every home.
Open daily and no need to book.
Don’t forget to visit our Country Christmas shop too or Roots Cafe.
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasIsComing #Christmas #roughamestatefarms #christmastrees #christmastree #blackthorpebarn
You really know Christmas has started when Christmas tree sales begin! 🎄
Ours start today until the 22nd December.
Nurtured with years of TLC on our Estate, we offer Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce cut trees available in sizes ranging from 6ft to 9ft.
We also have a lovely range of potted trees.
So there’s one to suit every home.
Open daily and no need to book.
Don’t forget to visit our Country Christmas shop too or Roots Cafe.
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasIsComing #Christmas #roughamestatefarms #christmastrees #christmastree #blackthorpebarn
More marvellous makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this coming weekend!
From bath salts to coat hooks, scarves and mugs, jewellery, home decor and baskets – you’ll be impressed by the creativity of the craftspeople who are here.
Tickets available online (£2.50 – day ticket, £10 – season ticket for all 8 days) or on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under, free. Assistance dogs only.
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday, 2 minutes south of Junction 45 of the A14, near Bury St Edmunds.
Shown here:
@carola_sme @kgweaves @kateweltonceramics @hazelbaystore @katiemillardartist @j.w.h.mccaughan @tuliphousenorfolk @marytheresahinde @peter.dibble.basketmaker @merrywoodhandmade @kevcolbeardesign
Come along and see them!
All the info and tickets from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in bio
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolklife #suffolkarts #suffolkcrafts #suffolkcountryside #christmasmarket #craftinspiration #artisan #lovehandmade #handmadeintheuk #meetthemakers #suffolkliving
More marvellous makers who are at Blackthorpe Barn this coming weekend!
From bath salts to coat hooks, scarves and mugs, jewellery, home decor and baskets – you’ll be impressed by the creativity of the craftspeople who are here.
Tickets available online (£2.50 – day ticket, £10 – season ticket for all 8 days) or on the door (£3 and £12).
Children 16 and under, free. Assistance dogs only.
Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday, 2 minutes south of Junction 45 of the A14, near Bury St Edmunds.
Shown here:
@carola_sme @kgweaves @kateweltonceramics @hazelbaystore @katiemillardartist @j.w.h.mccaughan @tuliphousenorfolk @marytheresahinde @peter.dibble.basketmaker @merrywoodhandmade @kevcolbeardesign
Come along and see them!
All the info and tickets from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in bio
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolklife #suffolkarts #suffolkcrafts #suffolkcountryside #christmasmarket #craftinspiration #artisan #lovehandmade #handmadeintheuk #meetthemakers #suffolkliving
Don’t forget this weekend is our second out of five of our Arts & Crafts Fair.
A key highlight of the fair is the chance to ‘meet the makers’ in person, providing an exclusive glimpse and the inspiration behind their remarkable creations.
With a fresh selection of exhibitors every weekend, each visit offers new discoveries and unique finds.
More info and online tickets can be found in the link in our bio.
#Crafts #ArtsAndCraftsFair#RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #UniqueGift #OneOfAKind
Don’t forget this weekend is our second out of five of our Arts & Crafts Fair.
A key highlight of the fair is the chance to ‘meet the makers’ in person, providing an exclusive glimpse and the inspiration behind their remarkable creations.
With a fresh selection of exhibitors every weekend, each visit offers new discoveries and unique finds.
More info and online tickets can be found in the link in our bio.
#Crafts #ArtsAndCraftsFair#RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #UniqueGift #OneOfAKind
The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding.
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend.
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!
Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.
Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil
The range of curated, quality craftsmanship in the Christmassy thatched barn is astounding.
Here is another selection of artisans coming together for the coming weekend.
Come along and be inspired, as well as ticking off numerous loved-ones from your gift-lists!
Shown here:
@cyndispeer @deeayles @hannahdowdingfurniture @catherine.wynnepowell @kez_print @mariaboydart @lizziebrownceramics @mattbrownmakes @stevegorerowe @shelley.watts @matthewread42 @megancrooktextiles @jagorman2019 @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Just south of Junction 45 on the A14 near Bury St Edmunds, you’ll find everything from fine jewellery, woodwork, ceramics and clothing to recycled robots and fudge at this Christmas fair.
Open Saturday and Sunday 10-4
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Season ticket for entrance to all 8 remaining days £10 online(£12 on the door)
Children 16 and under, free entrance. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts area.
Meet the makers at Blackthorpe Barn
All the info about which craftspeople are here and tickets: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughamestate #burystedmunds #blackthorpebarn #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkcrafts #suffolkarts #suffolkliving #artsandcrafts2024 #meetthemakers #suffolklife #handmadeintheuk #lovehandmade #artisan #craftinspiration #craftcouncil
It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit!
#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit
It’s really starting to feel like Christmas in this colder weather. Have you been down to Rougham Estate, Blackthorpe barn yet? If not, it’s the place to start off the Christmas spirit!
#ChristmasShopping #MakingMagicalMemories #RoughamEstateBlackthorpeBarn #ChristmasDecorations #TimeWithFriendsAndFamily #LoveChristmas #BuryStEdmndsAndBeyond #suffolklifestyle #RoughamEstate #suffolkchristmas #burystedmunds #ChristmasBarn #gettingintothechristmasspirit
💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better!
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by.
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge – there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.
🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.
🧑🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree
ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil
💍 The second weekend of Arts&Crafts promises to be as good as the first, if not better!
✨ There’s a new mix of makers joining us from around the country, with plenty more beautiful hand-crafted things to be astounded by.
✨ From tiny glass sculptures to garden artworks, fine jewellery to fudge – there are gifts and treats to be found for everyone.
🕰️ Doors open 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday.
🎟️ Season tickets for all remaining 8 days £10 online, £12 on the door.
🎟️ Day tickets £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 16 and under, free.
Only assistance dogs in the Crafts barn.
🧑🎨 All the makers shown here are with us this weekend:
@artistcaz @lucyperryart @christine_pike_sculpture @forevergardenmetalartwork GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @redbikeleatherworks @michelledanielsobypotter @makeroftinyglassstuff CarolPage @wendytheobaldwildlife @Prochetextileart @allaboutthebeads @birdfeedertree
ℹ️ All the info, including tickets and more information about the makers coming to the Barn from: roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
📍 Find us just 2 minutes’ south of Junction 45 of the A14, a few miles east of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
✨ This is the Christmas Market to get you into the mood for the festive season!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #burystedmunds #suffolklife #suffolkliving #christmasmarket #madebyhand #meetthemakers #handmadeintheuk #artisanmade #handmadeintheuk #suffolkartsandcrafts #artsandcrafts2024 #suffolkchristmas #burystedmundssuffolk #eastanglia #eastofengland #christmasiscoming #craftinspiration #craftscouncil
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