CHRISTMAS
Prepare for the enchantment as the doors of the magical Christmas Festival open again, 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.
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.
Events this Christmas
Christmas Wreath Workshops 2025
Date: 13th Dec – 14th Dec
Half-day wreath-making workshops Saturday morning 9:30-12:30 Sunday morning 9:30-12:30
Arts & Crafts Fair Weekend 5
Date: 13th Dec – 14th Dec
Price: £2.50
The final fabulous weekend of Arts & Crafts Open 10-4 Day tickets online: £2.50 Day tickets on the door: £3
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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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We’re pleased to have supplied the christmas tree standing proud on Angel Hill, Bury St Edmund’s.
The decorations have been made by eight schools with @thecraftyfoxes, to create bottle buddy decorations from everyday waste.
It’s a reminder that festive decorations don’t have to cost the earth and that a bit of imagination can turn recycling into something joyful.
It’s also very much a team effort, with support from @btsgroupuk for the cherry picker and team, @westgatecommunityprimaryschool for the children involved, and @melanielesser for the creative inspiration.
We’re proud to support a community project that brings people together and adds a touch of home-made sparkle to Bury st Edmunds this christmas.
#roughamestate #angelhill #burychristmas #craftyfoxes #bottlebuddies #reusereduce #communitychristmas
Each weekend there is a huge range of crafts at the Arts&Crafts Fair. This weekend you can find hand-crafted goodies from hats to ceramics, flutes to jewellery, soft furnishings to salamis and much more. Great for gifting, perfect for keeping!
Shown here:
@wildwoodkris @mays_wonderfully_woven @handanssparksilver @michelledanielsobypotter @jacquiemcneill_glass @janeshandmadehats @ClaireFolkesCeramics @marshpigcharcuterie @rosebeeceramics @claremcewanillustration @heirloom__fairies @marytheresahinde
Doors open 10am – 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
Christmas is coming – come and enjoy the magic here at Rougham Estate.
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmastime #christmasgifts #handmadecrafts #handmadegifts #handcrafted #suffolkmakers #suffolkartsandcrafts #suffolkevents
Christmas is fast approaching!
If you’re struggling for ideas and what to buy your loved ones, don’t forget we have gift vouchers available.
The voucher can be used in Roots Café, the pantry shop and the Rougham Estate shop all year, as well as for Christmas trees.
Vouchers are available for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be used over multiple visits.
That’s Christmas sorted!
Find out more: roughamestate.com/welcome (link in profile, or DM us)
#Voucher #ChristmasPresent #RoughamEstate #RootsCafé #TheGardenRoomShop #RoughamEstateShop
Well, that was an amazing first weekend of Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate. You missed a treat if you weren’t there – but don’t worry, there are more makers at the Barn this coming weekend.
Each piece here has been handcrafted and made with care and attention by talented artisans who will be at the Barn selling their creations. The best gifts are handmade gifts!
Shown here:
@hannahdowdingfurniture @jasminrowlandson @tonylaverickceramics @birdfeedertree GabriellaLane @hassinakhanglass @aulwyndbindery @deeayles @artistcaz @potashleather JanetPowell
From furniture to glass, garden sculpture to leather bags, jewellery to books and much more, weekend 2 of Arts&Crafts is not to be missed.
Doors open 10am – 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #artisanmade #artisanmarket #christmasmarket #suffolkevents #suffolkchristmas #suffolkmakers #handmadecrafts #handcraftedintheuk #christmascraftfair #christmascraftfair
Last chance to get crafty this Christmas at Rougham Estate.
Our highly popular festive craft workshops, held in the beautiful surroundings of Blackthorpe Barn, are the perfect way to spend a creative half-day this winter.
We have spaces left for both Christmas Wreath Making and Fused Glass Decorations. These workshops are led by professional crafts people and allow you to take home a high-quality, long-lasting decoration crafted entirely by you.
Due to extremely high demand this year, only a very few spaces remain across all dates. If you plan to join us for a relaxing and inspiring crafting experience, please secure your tickets immediately.
Visit our website now for the full list of remaining availability and to book your place to avoid disappointment:
https://roughamestate.com/whats-on/art-and-craft/workshops/
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasWorkshops #WreathMaking #FusedGlass #CraftWorkshops
We are delighted to report back from the Suffolk Agricultural Association’s annual Farm Business Competition awards dinner on Friday night.
Back in June, we hosted the judges from Essex and the SAA stewards for a thorough inspection of the Estate. We faced incredibly stiff competition in the over 501 ha class, but we are extremely proud of the results we brought home:
Best Diversification in our class (for the second year running!)
Third place overall in the class
This achievement is a genuine team effort. A heartfelt thank you and well done to everyone on the Estate who contributed to this success. Your dedication is what makes this recognition possible.
Congratulations also to all the other worthy winners celebrated at the dinner tonight.
#SuffolkFarming #FarmBusinessCompetition #EstateLife #AgriculturalAwards #TeamWork
What a fabulous first day at Arts&Crafts! It’s great to have the Barn full of talented craftspeople and visitors again.
If you didn’t come today, tomorrow -Sunday 16th – is the last day to see these makers here:
@kfdjewellery @domupson @katarzynakeller @infused_with_kindness @kurtmooredesign @fleurs_du_coeur_lino @stevegorerowe @sarahmadsenjewellery RegSiger @woollenstones @hippyhutpotterycally SusanCariello @nikkishomemadepreserves @reworkedcanvas
Don’t miss them!
Doors open 10am – 4pm each weekend until 15th December
Season ticket £10 online (£12 on the door)
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
#roughamestate #artsandcrafts #christmascraftfair #christmasmarket #christmasgifts #artisanmarket #artisanmade #handmade #makersmarket #handmadecrafts
It’s a festive weekend at Rougham Estate and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone!
Whether you’re visiting for the pick-your-own Nordmann fir or Norway spruce, enjoying the arts and crafts fair, taking part in the fairy workshops, or just soaking up the atmosphere with a walk around the estate, there’s plenty to enjoy – including @the_roaming_sauna_ for a cosy winter experience. To book https://roughamestate.com/events/the-roaming-sauna-at-rougham-estate/
Don’t forget to stop by Roots Café for seasonal treats and a recharge.
#roughamestate #christmasatrougham #pyoxtrees #artsandcraftsfair #fairyworkshops #rootscafe #festiveweekend #roamingsauna #suffolkevents #winterwalks
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