CHRISTMAS
Prepare for the enchantment as the doors of the magical Christmas Festival open again in 2026, 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.
Tickets for Christmas events are usually made available during the month of September.
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.
2026 Dates:
Opening on Monday 19th October, daily 9:30am – 5pm (Sundays to 4pm)
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.
2026 Weekends, open from 10am – 4pm
14th – 15th Nov
21st – 22nd Nov
28th – 29th Nov
5th – 6th Dec
12th – 13th Dec
Christmas Trees
From mid-November our very own Rougham Estate Christmas trees are on sale. Come and choose your own tree on the plantation or select from the freshly-cut trees, all grown within 1 mile of Blackthorpe Barn. Potted trees are available too, in the courtyard.
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.
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 Lifestyle and Garden Shop too, open January to mid-October.
From £25 upwards, the vouchers can be used over multiple visits.
What others say
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It’s not Christmas ’til we have been to Blackthorpe Barn!”
– M BW
We go every year. We absolutely love it”
– J H
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Brunch special this week is whipped ricotta, confit garlic, hot honey-roasted vine tomatoes, served with hot honey and balsamic vinegar drizzle.
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Salad of the week is once again the delicious roasted veg and mint, with lemon cous cous and feta cheese on a bed of leaves with house dressing.
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Win £100 to spend at Rougham Estate in the café, shop, including the Christmas shop and Christmas trees – send in your entry to the Rougham Estate Through Your Lens photo competition.
Post your picture on Instagram, tag us @roughamestate and mention Rougham Estate Through Your Lens in the caption.
The photo must be of the Estate and you can enter up to 3 pictures.
All the details can be found on our website – see the link in our profile.
Closing date Sunday 12 July.
How do you see the Estate?
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
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Summer isn’t always about travelling far. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the little things that make the season special.
Whether you’re planning a picnic, a BBQ, a day in the garden or simply making the most of the warm weather, you’ll find plenty of summer inspiration waiting for you at Rougham Estate Shop.
Pop in, have a wander and discover your own holiday essentials. 🌿
No airport queues. Just a Suffolk summer. ☀️
📍 Rougham Estate Shop
#RoughamEstate #SuffolkSummer #HolidayEssentials #VisitSuffolk #ShopLocal
Ok, so you may remember a post not so long ago where we told you owner, George Agnew, was nominated for business person of the year at the @eadt24 Business Awards 2026?
Well, last night…
He WON!! 🍾🎉
He was up against some very tough competition which makes the award even more special. 🏆
We are very proud of him and pleased the judges have recognised not only his business acumen but also his integrity and strong values in developing the Estate.
Well done to all the finalists and winners. We do have some exceptional businesses in our county.
You can find more on the evening on stories 👆
#awards #businessperson #eadtbusinessawards2026
Harvest time at Rougham Estate captured recently…
Months of hard work goes in to growing the crops ready for harvest time. So it’s fantastic to see the scale of it from this view.
#harvesttime #roughamestate #farmlife
We`re set for a beautiful week ahead so why not take a wander around the Estate and capture some pics for the photo competition?
You never know, you could win yourself £100 and also have a nice day at the Estate discovering it`s natural beauty…
Then have a well deserved refreshment at Roots Cafe – we have a fantastic selection of iced drinks with homemade syrups on the specials. Definitely one not to miss!
#RoughamEstate #photocompetition
A hot week ahead calls for light summer dishes.
We have the perfect one – roasted vegetables and mint served with lemon couscous, feta, salad leaves and a house dressing.
Available all week in Roots Cafe.
Don’t miss out. #summerspecial #specialbrunchmenu #roughamestate
We’re running a photography competition and we want to see Rougham Estate through your eyes.
Whether it’s the barn, the meadows, the woodland, a quiet corner you’ve discovered on a walk or something you’ve spotted that made you stop, we want to see it.
The winning photograph will win a £100 gift voucher to spend at Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop including the Christmas Shop and Christmas trees.
The deadline to submit your photo has been extended to 12th July.
Here’s how to enter:
📸 Take your photo at Rougham Estate or choose one you’ve taken here in the past.
📲 Post it on Instagram; tag us @roughamestate and mention the Rougham Estate Through Your Lens competition in the caption
🏆 The winner will be chosen by our judging panel as well as by our visitors and followers, and will be announced on 5th August. The winner will receive £100 voucher to spend as they wish here, in either the café or the shop, with the voucher valid for 1 year.
There are no rules about style or subject. The picture just needs to be from Rougham Estate.
We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
🔗 Full details of the competiton from our website – link in profile.
As per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered or associated with Instagram. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use.
#photographycompetiton #suffolklife #takeapicture #burystedmunds
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