Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
16th – 17th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
23rd – 24th Nov
10:00 – 16:00
30th Nov – 1st Dec
10:00 – 16:00
7th – 8th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
15th – 16th Dec
10:00 – 16:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Day tickets:
Advance £2.50
On the day £3.00
Book tickets below 16 and under free
Season ticket (all 10 days):
Advance £12
On the day £15
About the Arts and Crafts Fair
This event is an amazing five weekends celebrating some of the best artisan crafts from across the country. The festive 16th century Barn is filled with independent makers’ stalls, selling their own, quality handmade items directly to visitors. We are proud to have been showcasing art and craft on Rougham Estate, as part of Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn, for over 30 years.
Each designer-maker is carefully selected to ensure quality and to provide the ultimate eclectic mix of pieces to enjoy.
This year there are many new makers alongside some popular regulars, each with intriguing pieces for sale. The mix of makers changes each weekend, so there is always something new to see each time you visit.
The Art and Craft Fair is only open at the weekends to allow the makers time during the week to practise their craft and make their wares.
The modest entrance price, compared to similar craft shows, distributes the costs of maintaining the ancient barn and hosting the event here, directly benefiting the makers by ensuring reasonable stall-holder fees. Children under the age of 16 are admitted free of charge.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the Arts and Crafts Fair.
Details and Tickets for each weekend
Arts & Crafts Fair W/E 1
Date: 16th Nov – 17th Nov
Tickets not yet available
Arts & Crafts Fair W/E 2
Date: 23rd Nov – 24th Nov
Tickets not yet available
Arts & Crafts Fair W/E 3
Date: 30th Nov – 1st Dec
Tickets not yet available
Arts & Crafts Fair W/E 4
Date: 7th Dec – 8th Dec
Tickets not yet available
Arts & Crafts Fair W/E 5
Date: 14th Dec – 15th Dec
Tickets not yet available
MEET THE MAKERS
Every independent designer-maker is thoughtfully selected, ensuring both the quality of their work and a wide range of pieces crafted for your enjoyment. All the makers will be personally present, ready to meet visitors and engage in conversations about the inspiration behind their wonderful creations.
Discover an array of crafts ranging from weaving, ceramics, glassware and metalwork, wood creations, natural beauty products, leather items, jewellery, books, foods, baskets and much more. These beautiful items for home and garden are perfect for gifting or perfect for keeping yourself.
Makers from 2023
Claire Pirie Ceramics
Sally Ratcliffe
Tom Robinson Metalwork
Kate Keller
Baggage
Saffire Chocolates
Rachel Hall Jewellery
Kev Colbear Design
Stoke Farm Pottery
Torfinn Art
Penny Williams
Jasmin Rowlandson
Maria Boyd Art
The Beaded Garden
Tricia Taylor Designs
Shelley Watts Designs
Honeybee Natural Beauty
Kathy Scott
Cyndi Speer Fine Artist
Danielle Hopkinson
I Like Your Bag
Black Shuck Ltd
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Ceramics Buy Anja
Gallery
We bought a season ticket and attended each and every arts and crafts weekend. Well worth the money and a fantastic event. Thank you to everyone for all the hard work.”
– KM
Rougham Estate really understand Art & Crafts”
– JH
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Plenty of free parking on site
Disabled access available
This is a rural location and paths can be muddy
Please Note: The car parks close when Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
ARTS & CRAFTS 2024
If you would like to apply for a space at Arts and Crafts at Rougham Estate 2024 (held in Blackthorpe Barn), please fill in the online application form.