CHRISTMAS
Prepare for the enchantment as the doors of the magical Christmas Festival swing open again on 20th October 2025, 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 mid-October. 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. Look forward to bringing the spirit of the holidays home.
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.
Running for 5 consecutive weekends with a different mix of makers at each event, both day-tickets and season tickets are available.
Christmas Trees
From November our very own Rougham Estate Christmas trees are on sale. Come and choose your own tree on the plantation, or choose 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.
Events this Christmas
Christmas Shop
Date: 20th Oct – 23rd Dec
Free admission and parking
Pick your own Christmas Tree
Tickets not yet available
Weekend 8 & 9 November Weekend 15 & 16 November Booking essential Choose a tree on the plantation
Magical Fairy Workshops 2025
Date: 14th Nov – 15th Nov
Price: £75.00
Whole-day workshops to make your own fairy: Friday 14 Nov 10:00-15:00 Saturday 15 Nov 10:00-15:00
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 1
Date: 15th Nov – 16th Nov
Tickets not yet available
Weekend 1 of Arts & Crafts 10-4 Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops: Big Weave Star
Date: 16th Nov – 29th Nov
Price: £48.00
Half-day willow weaving workshops on: Sunday 16 Nov 9:30 and 13:30 Saturday 29 Nov 9:30 and 13:30
Christmas Tree Sales
Date: 21 Nov – 23 Dec Free admission and parking
Open daily 9.30-17:00, Sundays until 16:00 Freshly cut Rougham Estate trees available until Tuesday 23 December 2025
Christmas Wreath Workshops 2025
Date: 21st Nov – 5th Dec
Price: £75.00
Half-day workshops to make your own wreath: 21, 22, 30 Nov 9:30 7, 13, 14 Dec 9:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 2
Date: 22nd Nov – 23rd Nov
Tickets not yet available
Find out which makers are at the Barn this weekend 10-4 Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Christmas Willow Weaving Workshops: Selection of Christmas Decorations
Date: 23rd Nov – 6th Dec
Price: £48.00
Half-day willow weaving workshops on: Sunday 23 Nov 9:30 and 13:30 Saturday 6 Dec 9:30 and 13:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 3
Date: 29th Nov – 30th Nov
Tickets not yet available
See who is coming this weekend of Arts & Crafts 10-4 Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 4
Date: 6th Dec – 7th Dec
Tickets not yet available
The penultimate weekend of Arts & Crafts 10-4 Buy day tickets online: £2.50 Buy day tickets on the door: £3
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 5
Date: 13th Dec – 14th Dec
Tickets not yet available
The final fabulous weekend of Arts & Crafts 10-4 Day tickets online: £2.50 Day tickets on the door: £3
Gift Vouchers for Christmas
The perfect gift for Christmas, these vouchers can be used in the Rougham Estate Shop and Café and last for a whole 12 months.
They can be spent in the magical Christmas Shop to buy gifts and decorations, for a tasty bite to eat in Roots Café and towards buying one of our locally-grown Rougham Estate Christmas trees.
It’s an excellent way to give a Christmas present that keeps on giving; during the rest of the year the vouchers are valid for the inspiring Garden Room Shop too.
From £25 upwards, the vouchers can be used over multiple visits.
Gallery
Christmas Quick Links
It’s not Christmas ’til we have been to Blackthorpe Barn!”
– M BW
We go every year. We absolutely love it”
– J H
NEVER MISS A THING
Follow us on Instagram
As we begin a new week, we have a delicious selection of new specials…
Our Sandwich Special is Feta with Mozzarella, Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach and Red Onion in Toasted Sourdough.
Our Brunch Special is a Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo, Scrambled Egg, Avocado, Mozzarella with a Hash Brown.
Only available this week so don’t miss out!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #WeeklySpecials #Brunch #SandwichLovers #YummyEats #BrunchVibes
As we begin a new week, we have a delicious selection of new specials…
Our Sandwich Special is Feta with Mozzarella, Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach and Red Onion in Toasted Sourdough.
Our Brunch Special is a Breakfast Burrito with Chorizo, Scrambled Egg, Avocado, Mozzarella with a Hash Brown.
Only available this week so don’t miss out!
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #WeeklySpecials #Brunch #SandwichLovers #YummyEats #BrunchVibes
We love these harvest photos taken by Max MacGillivray. These images capture the essence of this season at Rougham Estate, showcasing our fields and crops during this busy time of year.
Take a look at these highlights from our harvest. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
#HarvestSeason #RoughamEstate #FarmingLife
We love these harvest photos taken by Max MacGillivray. These images capture the essence of this season at Rougham Estate, showcasing our fields and crops during this busy time of year.
Take a look at these highlights from our harvest. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
#HarvestSeason #RoughamEstate #FarmingLife
Plans this weekend?
Crank up the BBQ! It’s supposed to be a decent weekend.
If you are in need of accessories or even a BBQ itself, we have the @kadaiuk range in The Garden Room Shop.
Such a treat!
#kadai #BBQ #roughamestate #roughamestateshop #BlackthorpeBarn #alfresco #mostofsummer
Plans this weekend?
Crank up the BBQ! It’s supposed to be a decent weekend.
If you are in need of accessories or even a BBQ itself, we have the @kadaiuk range in The Garden Room Shop.
Such a treat!
#kadai #BBQ #roughamestate #roughamestateshop #BlackthorpeBarn #alfresco #mostofsummer
Calling all those with green fingers… @watsons_plants are back!
They will be with us in the courtyard garden again. But please note, they will be here on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th – 10-4pm.
Don’t miss out 🌱🌿🌼#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #watsonplants #greenfingers #gardening
Calling all those with green fingers… @watsons_plants are back!
They will be with us in the courtyard garden again. But please note, they will be here on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th – 10-4pm.
Don’t miss out 🌱🌿🌼#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #watsonplants #greenfingers #gardening
Well… the sunflowers are green (better than brown🙌😃), but they certainly aren’t golden yellow yet.
The buds are getting bigger, which is perfect but we won’t be opening this coming weekend.
We’ve now pencilled in the 15th of August to open and we’re watching the blooms closely.🔍🌻
As soon as we know more we’ll get the news out; you can always check the latest by going to roughamestate.com/welcome
We can’t wait to see you, but these sunflowers are making us exercise patience this year, which apparently is a virtue…🤔😆🤞🌻
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #sunflowers25 #lovesunflowers #burystedmunds
Well… the sunflowers are green (better than brown🙌😃), but they certainly aren’t golden yellow yet.
The buds are getting bigger, which is perfect but we won’t be opening this coming weekend.
We’ve now pencilled in the 15th of August to open and we’re watching the blooms closely.🔍🌻
As soon as we know more we’ll get the news out; you can always check the latest by going to roughamestate.com/welcome
We can’t wait to see you, but these sunflowers are making us exercise patience this year, which apparently is a virtue…🤔😆🤞🌻
#roughamestate #roughamsunflowers #suffolksunflowers #sunflowers25 #lovesunflowers #burystedmunds
Weekly Specials at Roots Cafe…
Pop into Roots Cafe this week to indulge in our delicious specials, crafted just for you!
Brunch Special: Enjoy a buttery croissant filled with Swiss cheese, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a sprinkle of chives. A perfect morning delight!
Sandwich Special: Savour our Apricot & Stuffing Roast Pork sandwich with salsa verde, sundried tomatoes, Emmental cheese, and fresh rocket, all nestled in a fresh ciabatta. Part of the 2 for £20 deal, Monday to Thursday.
These specials are available for a limited time, so come on down and treat yourself to something scrumptious!
#RootsCafe #WeeklySpecials #Brunch #SandwichLovers #RoughamEstate
Weekly Specials at Roots Cafe…
Pop into Roots Cafe this week to indulge in our delicious specials, crafted just for you!
Brunch Special: Enjoy a buttery croissant filled with Swiss cheese, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a sprinkle of chives. A perfect morning delight!
Sandwich Special: Savour our Apricot & Stuffing Roast Pork sandwich with salsa verde, sundried tomatoes, Emmental cheese, and fresh rocket, all nestled in a fresh ciabatta. Part of the 2 for £20 deal, Monday to Thursday.
These specials are available for a limited time, so come on down and treat yourself to something scrumptious!
#RootsCafe #WeeklySpecials #Brunch #SandwichLovers #RoughamEstate
Look no further for somewhere to take the children this weekend. Our children’s menu will suit young appetites alongside a range of Roots specials to suit yours.
Whether you’re exploring Rougham Estate or just dropping by, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us at Roots Cafe and treat yourself to some delicious options!
#RootsCafe #KidsMenu #Specials #FamilyDining #RoughamEstate
Look no further for somewhere to take the children this weekend. Our children’s menu will suit young appetites alongside a range of Roots specials to suit yours.
Whether you’re exploring Rougham Estate or just dropping by, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us at Roots Cafe and treat yourself to some delicious options!
#RootsCafe #KidsMenu #Specials #FamilyDining #RoughamEstate
Harvest Progress Report 🌾
With the Winter Barley and Oilseed Rape now safely stored, our focus shifts to the next crop: Milling Rye.
For over 35 years, Rougham Estate has been cultivating Milling Rye, primarily for Ryvita. This crop thrives in our light, sandy soils, demonstrating its resilience during the dry spells common to East Anglia.
Once harvested, the grain makes its journey to Poole, where it undergoes milling and is transformed into the Ryvita crispbreads found on supermarket shelves. Impressively, our goal this harvest is to produce enough Rye to create a staggering 85.5 million crispbreads!
#HarvestUpdate #MillingRye #RoughamEstate #Ryvita #Crispbreads #EastAngliaFarming #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #FarmingLife
Harvest Progress Report 🌾
With the Winter Barley and Oilseed Rape now safely stored, our focus shifts to the next crop: Milling Rye.
For over 35 years, Rougham Estate has been cultivating Milling Rye, primarily for Ryvita. This crop thrives in our light, sandy soils, demonstrating its resilience during the dry spells common to East Anglia.
Once harvested, the grain makes its journey to Poole, where it undergoes milling and is transformed into the Ryvita crispbreads found on supermarket shelves. Impressively, our goal this harvest is to produce enough Rye to create a staggering 85.5 million crispbreads!
#HarvestUpdate #MillingRye #RoughamEstate #Ryvita #Crispbreads #EastAngliaFarming #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #FarmingLife
Tag us @RoughamEstate
