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.
Welcome to Rougham Estate
Events at Rougham Estate
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.
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!
Gift Vouchers for the café and shop
Treat someone special to a memorable visit to Rougham Estate with a gift voucher for both Roots Café and the Shop.
Whether it’s coffee and a tasty brunch at Roots Café, a unique find from the Garden Room Shop, something beautiful for Christmas (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
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Get crafty this Christmas with one of our festive workshops – now open for booking this November and December.
We’ve a wonderful selection of workshops to spark your creativity or to give as a thoughtful gift.
From Christmas wreaths to decorations, there’s something to suit every taste and skill level. We have:
🎄Wild Weave Workshops
🧑🎄Magical Fairy Workshops
🤶Willow Weaving
🎁Traditional Christmas Wreaths
It’s a perfect festive day out so why not bring a friend or family member, enjoy a workshop together, then warm up with something delicious in Roots Café? You can book via our website – link in bio.
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Rougham Pumpkins is now opening on Sunday 5th October!
The opening has been delayed by 1 day to let the bad weather and high winds pass and Sunday promises to be much better.
Put your wellies on, get dressed up and come and forage for this year’s pumpkins!
There are thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes; this year they are playing a little game of hide and seek, but they are there just waiting to be taken home. Some of the best have been spotted in the furthest parts of the field…
Pumpkin Manor is looking for new tenants again, after the last ones disappeared in a puff of smoke 👻, and the swing is looking pretty and waiting to be photographed!
Open from 5th Oct, then every weekend to 26th, then daily from 27th to 31st October, 9-5
🎃Pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
🥙Food from Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @samu_kitchen @geegeebakes @kiernanscoffee this weekend
🎨Face-painting available from @faceitfaceart
🧒Big bale pyramids, pumpkin games, pedal tractors, football goals, sandpits; plenty of space to run and play, lots of seating on benches in the picnic area and also in the marquees
📸Loads of photo-ops
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
🌛Pumpkins by torchlight and silent disco on Sat 18th and Sat 25th October 6-9; headset tickets available next week
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
Just pay for the pumpkins/gourds you choose: from 50p to £10.50
Come and join in the fun!
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolk #loveautumn #suffolkpumpkins #pumpkinpatch🎃 #pumpkins
Celebrate Vegetarian Day today, as well as the 1st October!
One of our delicious specials this week is the perfect dish for this and for enjoying the best of autumn ingredients: whipped ricotta with truffled wild mushrooms, wilted spinach and a balsamic glaze.
You can also always find a good range of our usual veggie-friendly favourites at Roots.
Our other special this week is a tasty roasted thyme chicken sandwich with sun-dried tomato pesto, red pepper, rocket, Emmental cheese and toasted sourdough bread.
Pop by Roots Café at Rougham Estate and treat yourself to a delicious midweek pick-me-up.
We’re just outside Bury St Edmunds, in the glorious Suffolk countryside. No booking needed.
#RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #VegetarianDay #VegetarianFood #SuffolkEats #SeasonalMenu #FoodieSuffolk
The draw for the VIP visit to the Christmas Shop is complete!
We’ve selected the winners of the 50 tickets to the Exclusive VIP Christmas Shop Opening at Blackthorpe Barn.
If you entered, keep an eye on your inbox; successful entrants will receive an email with full details very soon.
Thank you to everyone who entered. We can’t wait to welcome the winners for an afternoon of festive treats, inspiration and first access to this year’s Christmas Shop.
The Christmas Shop will be fully open to the public from Monday 20 October, and then every day 9:30-5:00 (4pm on Sundays) until Christmas.
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #christmasatblackthorpebarn #christmasshop #suffolkevents #festivemagic #vipexperience
Pumpkin season has almost arrived at Rougham Estate!
From next weekend you can wander through the patch, finding your perfect pumpkin and soaking up the colours of autumn in the fabulous Suffolk countryside.
📆Open every weekend in October and daily from 27-31st October, 9-5
🎃Pumpkins, gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes
🎟️Free entry, free parking, no need to book
🧒Big bale pyramids, pumpkin games, pedal tractors and sandpits; plenty of space to run and play
🎨Face-painting available every day from @faceitfaceart
📸Plenty of photo-ops
🌛Pumpkins by torchlight and silent disco on Sat 18th and Sat 25th October 6-9; headset tickets available very soon
🥙Food from Roots&Co @whatthe_peck @samu_kitchen @geegeebakes @kiernanscoffee with others joining them on coming weekends
🐕Dogs welcome in the picnic area and doggy patch but not the main patch
📍Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds off Junction 45 of the A14
🎃There are thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squashes to be found, but this year’s weather has meant there are fewer of the humongous sized ones around. These pics are all of this year’s crop.
🥾We’ve moved the pumpkin patch around a bit this year, using further parts of the field that haven’t been used before, so get your daily steps in to find your perfect pumpkin. Wear boots or wellies, depending on the weather.
🍁Whether you’re after a perfectly-shaped carving beauty or just a few smaller gourds for decorating you’ll find plenty of choice. It’s a great day out for families, friends and anyone who loves the magic of autumn.
All the details from our website
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Delighted to reveal that we are finalists in the Bury Free Press Business awards for:
Investing in West Suffolk Awards
and
The Green Environment Award 🎉🥳
This is an achievement in itself and we are so pleased to be recognised for the work we do.
We find out on the 10th October if we are successful. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
#buryfreepress #BuryFreePress #buryfreepresscommunityawards #buryfreepressbusinessawards #buryfreepressawards
Massive congratulations to Zac who produces the honey on Rougham Estate!
He has won First Prize for both Liquid Honey and Soft Set Honey at the recent West Suffolk Honey Show, beating more than 20 other entries!
Congratulations to Zac for creating such award-winning honey – a true taste of Rougham Estate!
#RoughamEstate #WestSuffolkHoneyShow #AwardWinningHoney #LocalProduce #SuffolkFood #Beekeeping #HoneyLovers
We love supporting local, and this week we’re shining a spotlight on Burnt House wines that we sell in the pantry shop and Roots Cafe.
George and Marnie recently visited Burnt House to learn more about their wines and he picks out his personal favourite.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #LocalWine #SuffolkProducers #SupportLocal #BurntHouse #TasteLocal
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