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.
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.
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
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.
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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 InstagramWatson Plants are back this Friday the 19th and 20th of September. There’s still time to give your garden some TLC before winter draws in and speak to Chris who can give you some green finger advice #wintergarden #roughamestate #watsonplants #gardenexperts
🎃It’s almost pumpkin time!🎉
Oh yes, the nights are drawing in, there’s a chill in the air and the pumpkins are ripening. Isn’t this one of the best times of the year!
📆The Rougham Pumpkin Patch will be open again this October; every weekend and then daily from 27th – 31st October, 9am – 5pm.
🎟️Entrance and parking are free.
⏰No booking needed, just come along.
🎃Pumpkins priced according to size, just pay for what you pick.
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and the little doggy pumpkin patch, but not in the main pumpkin patch due to having had too much mess to clean up in previous years.
🌯There will be plenty of food and drink available, including beer and prosecco.
Every weekend we will have the following food outlets with us:
Our very own Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @kiernanscoffee @samu_kitchen and @geegeebakes
And on various weekends we’re looking forward to also welcoming:
@badboiburritos @itsotisbreading @tikka_tonic and @macstkitchen
🧺Or bring your own picnic, if you would like to.
🧒🏻With the big bale pyramids, little pumpkin games, sandpits and pedal tractors, there’s plenty to keep everyone happy…
🎃 as well as thousands upon thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes
📸and loads of photo ops.
🔦On 2 Saturday evenings, 18th and 25th October, the Patch will be open for Pumpkins by Torchlight including a silent disco, 6pm-9pm. Headset tickets will be bookable soon from our website.
👋We can’t wait to welcome you here and see all the fabulous fancy dress!
All the details from our website.
🎃Who else can’t wait? See you soon!!
#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #burystedmunds #suffolkpumpkins #pumpkintime #octoberiscoming #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatchfun
New specials at Roots Café this week…
Our Sandwich Special (included in the 2 for £20 deal, Monday to Thursday) is delicious- Rosemary Chicken layered with Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus, fresh Rocket and Red Onion.
And for Brunch, we’ve got something hearty: Beef Meatballs served with Toasted Focaccia, Marinara Sauce, Basil Pesto and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Perfect for a catch up, a treat midweek, or just because.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #CafeSpecials #Brunch #SandwichLovers #FoodieFinds
Busy weekend here at Rougham Estate with the @artworkseast exhibition – open every day 10-4 until 28 September (free entry) and the @the_roaming_sauna_ holding sauna appointments for private or group sessions.
Couple the visit with a trip to the @roughamestateshop and pick up some autumn vibes. Then refresh at Roots Cafe!
Perfect weekend! What more could you want?
#rootscafe #roughamestate #weekenvibes #thegardenroonshop #theroamingsauna #artworks
This Saturday Artworks is opening at Blackthorpe Barn on the Rougham Estate.🎉
It’s the 25th anniversary of @artworkseast – one of East Anglia’s leading artist collectives.
This year’s show features all new work, some shown here, from bold abstracts and dramatic landscapes to intricate botanical illustrations, sculpture, ceramics, portraiture and more.
Each day there is a chance to meet artists and to take part in the popular Mini Artworks Prize Draw, supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) @eachhospices and the Artworks Schools Programme.
📅 13-28 September 2025, 10am – 4pm
🎟️ Free entry
🚗Plenty of free parking
📍Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9HZ
☕️Roots Café open every day, just next door
More details from @artworkseast website and our website.
Come along and be inspired!
#Artworkseast #roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolkart #suffolkartist #suffolkartists
We are recruiting!
We have a range of fantastic vacancies at our popular Roots Cafe, Rougham Estate.
From temporary to permanent positions, if you or anyone you know may be interested, you can find out more: www.roughamestate.com/welcome
All the details can be found on Indeed, using the above link.
Please share to spread the word! ☺️
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #vacancy #job #vacancies #baristavacancy #apply #ApplyToday
The Garden Room Shop has reduced while we get ready for Christmas BUT it’s still packed with some gorgeous items.
Give your home some autumn vibes with a splash of orange and scented spiced candles for those cosy days in.
#autumn #AutumnVibes #interior #cosyvibes #pumpkin #pumpkinseason
Making the most of last of the sunshine we have some summer style brunch specials so why not swing by and enjoy a dish and sit in our courtyard or on our decking in the sunken garden?
This week we have:
Hot Dog with Gherkins, Rocket, Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese and Crispy Onions
Our Sandwich special:
Halloumi with Sweet Chilli Mayo, Roasted Red Pepper, Red Onion and Gem Lettuce in ciabatta bread. Part of the 2 for £20 deal Monday to Thursday only.
Don’t miss out!
#Brunch #WeeklySpecials #RootsCafé #FoodLovers #BrunchSpecial #RoughamEstate
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