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 and Lifestyle Shop too, open January to mid-October.
From £25 upwards, the vouchers can be used over multiple visits.
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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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Thatch update… week eight
We’re nearly there.
On this Easter Day, we’re entering the final stages, with the team working on the ridge, the detail that brings the whole roof together.
Blackthorpe Barn continues to take on its rich golden finish, and it’s been something special to watch this traditional craft unfold week by week.
With completion now in sight, if you’ve been thinking of visiting to see the thatchers at work, we’d recommend doing so soon.
If you’re spending part of your Easter with us, take the time to enjoy the café and explore the shop.
#thatchingupdate #RoughamEstate #BlackthorpeBarn #burystedmunds
Is your garden ready for summer?
Don’t forget this Easter weekend Watsons Pop Up Plant stall is back!
We are open all Easter weekend until Monday 6th April, 10am to 4pm. If you can’t make it for Easter, you can catch us again on the 18th and 19th of April, the 2nd to 4th of May, and every other weekend throughout the season.
Come and browse a stunning selection of quality plants from Watsons Plants and get expert advice from Chris Watson. While you’re here, enjoy a coffee at Roots Café and a mooch around our Rougham Estate Shop.
Entry and parking are free so we look forward to seeing you here!
#gardeningideas #popupplants #roughamestate
Easter…
It’s very much about the sweet treats, as much as religion, isn’t it?
Then look no further than Roots Cafe for that. We have an Easter special – Hot Cross Bun, with caramel apple pie filling, Chantilly cream and walnut brittle.
Available from today, Good Friday until the end of next week. So don’t miss out on this delicious treat while it’s on.
#eastersundaytreat #easter #roughamestate
Imagine starting your morning wandering through the quiet of the ancient, sun-dappled woodlands on the beautiful Rougham Estate. No emails, no to-do lists, just being amongst like-minded people with the sound of the trees blowing in the breeze and the feeling of the earth beneath your feet.
This is The Reset Retreat and it’s calling your name.
Designed to move you from “busy” to “balanced”, whether you’re a seasoned yogi or have never stepped on a mat, this day is for you.
So what can you expect?
🌿A Mindful Woodland Walk to arrive and ground yourself
🧘🏼♀️Gentle Restorative Yoga for all abilities
🔥Wood‑Fired Sauna & Cold Plunge from the Roaming Sauna – invigorating hot/cold contrast to wake your nervous system
😌Soothing Sound Bath with singing bowls and gongs beneath twinkling lights
🥙Nourishing lunch prepared by Roots Café to refuel before you head home
Give yourself permission to slow down and “come home” to yourself.
When: 19th April | 09:45 – 15:30
Where: Rougham Estate, Suffolk
Cost: £95.00 for a full day of transformation.
Spaces are limited so if you wish to book on we recommend you do so sooner rather than later.
Link is in our bio.
#reset #retreat #roughamestate
Spring is here!
We say goodbye to March, a month where we saw the clocks spring forward with longer, lighter days.
There was plenty happening here on the Estate with more to come in this beautiful month of April.
#goodbyemarch #roughamestate #whatsonatroughamestate
Come and discover the art of a traditional craft, perhaps for pure pleasure or to satisfy your creative aspirations.
Take part in our in-person workshops Rougham Estate, where learning a new craft is a perfect stress-relieving remedy.
Led by skilled and artistic professionals, each workshop offers a delightful and relaxing learning experience in our rural Suffolk setting.
You can find more on the link on our bio.
#workshops #craftworkshops #getcreative
The other day we were “beating up” some of our young Nordmann Fir on the Christmas tree plantations. And no, we’re not getting violent; in forestry, beating up means replacing dead or missing trees with new ones.
We don’t usually like to talk about Christmas in March, but here on the Estate planning and hard work for the festive season starts early. Some of our plantations are on the sandiest soils and last year’s drought had taken its toll on some of the new plants.
Keeping our trees healthy now means there won’t be any gaps in supply when they’re ready in 5 – 6 years’ time.
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasTrees #NordmannFir #ForestryLife #TreePlanting
Creativity is at the heart of everything we do at Rougham Estate and is woven into the fabric of every event here. In line with that, there is a fantastic range of hands-on workshops over the next few months and we’re adding to them regularly, throughout the year.
These workshops are perfect to attend on your own, with friend or as a group. They are relaxed and friendly, with experienced tutors teaching their skills, and are not to be missed.
Don’t miss out as spaces are limited and are selling fast.
We have a link in our bio for full details on our website.
#workshops #getcreative #learnanewskill #roughamestate
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