Rougham Estate in the heart of Suffolk
Spanning over 3,000 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside, there’s something new to explore every time you visit Rougham Estate. Enjoy meadow walks and delicious food, set against a fascinating historical backdrop.
Unleash your creativity at Rougham Estate with craft workshops, find supplies in the shop for making your own displays and be inspired by art and craft exhibitions.
From sunny days amongst the sunflowers to autumnal strolls through ancient Suffolk woodlands, Rougham Estate is the perfect location to enjoy with friends and family. Roots Cafe is open all year for breakfasts and lunches, coffee and cake.
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Events at Rougham Estate
Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn
As the nights draw in and the temperatures start dropping, Christmas really comes alive on Rougham Estate again, at Blackthorpe Barn.
The renowned Christmas Shop opens its doors on 20 October 2025, with new magic and a whole world full of glorious decorations for you to select from.
In early November you can come to the Christmas Tree plantation and select the very tree you’d like to adorn your home and from the end of November our famous Rougham Estate Christmas Trees go on sale.
For 5 weekends in November and December the well-respected Arts & Crafts Fair is held in the magnificent medieval Blackthorpe Barn itself, with both new and familiar makers joining us on different weekends; this is the place to come to find quality gifts.
With handmade wreaths and Christmas craft workshops available – you don’t want to miss Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn this autumn!
WONDERFUL WALKS
For time out in nature, the walks around Rougham Estate are a pleasure for all walkers, whether with your dog, family or friends. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the wonderful Suffolk countryside.
Rougham Estate Gift Vouchers
Treat someone special to a memorable visit to Rougham Estate with a gift voucher that can be used in both Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop.
Whether it’s coffee and a tasty brunch at Roots Café, a unique find from the Garden and Lifestyle Shop, something beautiful for Christmas (shop open mid-October to December, including Christmas trees) or a luxury treat from the Pantry Shop, your gift voucher is valid for 1 year from the time of purchase and can be used over multiple visits.
ABOUT ROUGHAM ESTATE
Spanning over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside, Rougham Estate features ancient meadows, green lanes, oak-lined hedgerows, bluebells and orchids, parkland and arable fields. It is proud of its rich historic legacy and works for a sustainable, regenerative future with an emphasis on nurturing, protecting and improving the environment, through both education and example. Visitors are welcome to share these wonders and engage in events throughout the year.
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THE FASCINATING HISTORY
The Rougham Estate traces its history back to Roman times and has seen both Saxons and Vikings and was owned by the local abbey for 600 years. During World War Two an airfield was built and Rougham Hall was bombed. It has been owned by the Agnew family since 1904.
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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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The best Christmas Market in the area! This weekend the old thatched Barn is literally packed with fabulous hand-crafted goodies made by talented artisans, some creating their work before your eyes at their stalls.
This is but a selection of what is on offer, from bags to glasswork, jewellery to artworks, ceramics, woodwork, food and drink and much more!
These makers are with us for the last time tomorrow, Sunday 7th December, so visit now or miss them this year.
@kate_wrigglesworth @luvdaisydaisy @tim_plunkett_designer_maker @stained_glass_studio @sparetimebyhelena @redbikeleatherworks @lizziebrownceramics @wildknightdistillery @matthewread42 @louisepettersson_craftsperson @hannahdowdingfurniture @lizzingtonbags @kittiwakejewellery @mays_wonderfully_woven @HelenMaxfield @Getknottedmacrame @wendytheobaldwildlife @rosanna_clare @cleoandbel @JadwigaZaleskiJewellery
Come and enjoy a day out in the glorious Suffolk countryside and find the gift you’ve been looking for!
Doors open 10am – 4pm this weekend and next (finishing on 14th December)
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
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Are you ready for Christmas? We’ve got what you need here at Rougham Estate!
This weekend, the Christmas Festival is in full swing.
🌲Freshly-cut Christmas Trees from our own Estate for sale, daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
Nordman Fir and Spruce trees of varying heights available; potted trees in the courtyard.
🟠 PYO trees with ORANGE labels have been cut and are waiting for you here until Thursday afternoon.
No booking needed, free entry, with tree crèche and tree-loading car park.
🛍️The fabulous Christmas Shop is just next door, full of decoration temptations; open daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
Customers often say this is like an adult Santa’s Grotto🎅
Fresh, handmade wreaths are sold from the shop too.
No booking needed, free entry.
🎁For quality, hand-crafted gifts don’t miss the stunning Arts&Crafts Fair, where each piece is made by the designer-maker selling it. Artisans from around the country are in the medieval thatched barn, with gifts such as jewellery, leather goods, clothing, ceramics, glassware, furniture, food and more.
This is the Christmas Market not to be missed!
Open this weekend and next, 10-4, entry £3 on the door / £2.50 online, free for 16s and under.
🍽️Roots Café open daily 9-5 (4 on Sundays) for delicious sit-down meals and tasty snacks.
☕️Roots&Co Kiosk serving warming drinks and snacks in the courtyard.
🅿️Plenty of free parking and everything within walking distance in a lovely rural setting.
🚗Easy access: we’re just 2 minutes off the A14, junction 45, east of Bury St Edmunds.
🐕 Dogs welcome everywhere outside and in the café (paws on the floor); dogs must be carried in the shop; only assistance dogs allowed in the Crafts event due to the fragile nature of many items.
🎄It’s all happening here at Blackthorpe Barn – we’re looking forward to seeing you.
Come and make a day of it; enjoy getting your festive preparations sorted here!
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The designer-makers gathered in the Barn this weekend to show and sell their creations, are amazing! From leatherwork to soft furnishings, jewellery, sculptures, artworks, tasty treats to eat and much more, each piece would make a great gift, or a wonderful delight to keep.
The artisans who make each item are present, selling their own work, and with around 50 makers here at Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate is the place to come this weekend for quality, hand-crafted gifts.
Makers shown here are:
@kate_wrigglesworth @mays_wonderfully_woven @leatherdesigncraft @merrywoodhandmade @trucklecheese @kittiwakejewellery @juliahulmesculpture @wendytheobaldwildlife @marshpigcharcuterie @j.w.h.mccaughan Janet Powell @flossyfelts @yumyumtreefudgeltd
Doors open 10am – 4pm this weekend and next (finishing on 14th December)
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 #artisanmarket #artisanmade #suffolkartsociety #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkevent #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket #christmasgiving #makermovement #meetthemakers #makersmarket
Have you seen our handmade wreaths crafted by our creative team here on the Estate?
Each wreath features fresh, beautiful elements that will add a lovely touch to your home – whether you’re looking to place it indoors or outdoors.
Stop by to find one that suits your style! We have plenty.
#RoughamEstate #HandmadeWreaths #magicalChristmas #blackthorpebarn
Still looking for quality gifts? You’re sure to find what you are looking for at Rougham Estate this weekend. Here is but a small selection of the hand-crafted pieces that are in the Blackthorpe Barn, all made and sold by the artisans present. From jewellery to clothing, bird feeders to soft furnishings to artworks and much more, there’s something for everyone.
The makers shown here are:
@peter.dibble.basketmaker @tuliphousenorfolk @birdfeedertree @hannahdowdingfurniture @stained_glass_studio @ceramicsbuyanja @jasminrowlandson @mariannelakerdesigns @katiemillardartist @deeayles @lizziebrownceramics @HelenMaxfield
Doors open 10am – 4pm this weekend and next (finishing on 14th December)
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 #artisanmarket #artisanmade #suffolkartsociety #suffolkcraftsociety #suffolkevent #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket #christmasgiving
Have you got a colour theme or particular style this Christmas?
if you need to add to your collection, at the @roughamestateshop we have colour themes and styles to suit nearly every home. From disco to snow, from scandi to Woodland and much, much more.
It’s the place to go this Christmas!
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If the Christmas woodland theme wasn’t your cup of tea, then how about this Rococo style?
The flamboyant and ornate style of art, originated in 18th-century France, is characterised by its decorative asymmetry, curving lines, and use of light colors, pastel palettes, and natural motifs like shells and flowers. It certainly makes a statement.
Christmas is the perfect time to inject some flair into your home and this style is perfect for that.
All items are in the shop to create your own rococo style at home. Follow the @roughamestateshop to find out how!
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasshop
This coming weekend of Arts&Crafts is going to be fabulous! With plenty of new makers joining us, and others returning who haven’t been since the first weekend, it’s definitely worth coming by if you’re still looking for gifts (or, even better, something lovely for yourself!)
These artisans, showcased here, are all with us this weekend:
@woollycomforts @wildknightdistillery @tim_plunkett_designer_maker @carola_sme @lizzingtonbags @sparetimebyhelena @rosanna_clare @clairepirieceramics JadwigaZaleski @kate_wrigglesworth @artistcaz @matthewread42 @triciafrancispots
As one lovely customer said after visiting last weekend: So many gorgeous items – loads of talent under that roof.
Doors open 10am – 4pm this weekend and next (finishing on 14th December)
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 #suffolkevent #suffolkartsociety #suffolkcraftsociety #artsandcraftsfair #artisanmarket #christmasgifts #christmasmarket #christmasshopping
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