Christmas arrives at Suffolk’s Blackthorpe barn

Suffolk’s Christmas spirit is awakened every year in November as many thousands of people flock, from far and wide, to the beautiful Blackthorpe Barn in Rougham, near Bury St Edmunds. Every year Blackthorpe Barn, a venue for cultural and music events during the less wintry months, transforms
itself into a spectacular Christmas crafts experience.

With a vast array of exhibitors expected, many of them will change from weekend to weekend; the beauty of this event is that each and every craft represented is 100% British and created by the exhibitors themselves. With pure creativity and
quality oozing from every item; visitors are guaranteed to see something completely unique. All the work shown at the Barn is vetted by a specially appointed selection committee.

This year craft lovers can enjoy delights of paper clay and earthenware inspired by rock formations, jewellery and wall pieces knitted with gold, silver and copper wire, knitwear and clothing, sculpture, a wide range of ceramics, handbags, cheese and ale and much more. Crafts co-organiser, Katie Millard said, “This is an exciting event that will touch everyone with the pure talent, uniqueness and craftsmanship on
display, all under one roof.”

In addition to the amazing crafts, there is a gorgeous decorations and lighting shop with bundles of enchanting items covering many different themes, and for the first time visitors will be able to see a truly magnificent centrepiece; a 200 year old, full-size perfectly crafted sleigh discovered abandoned in a Swedish farmyard.