A popular event venue has announced that they will add a café to their site before the end of the year.

Roots Café will open at Blackthorpe Barn on October 18 this year - just in time for the barn's renowned two-month-long Christmas festival.

Business consultancy firm Appetite Me announced the news on their social media pages, in a post that read: "Situated in the heart of Blackthorpe Barn at Rougham Estate, the café will pay tribute to the estate’s rich history in a contemporary setting. Set to become a year-round cosy gathering spot for the community, we can't wait for you to experience it!

"At Roots Café, we're putting 'local' front and centre, sourcing the finest offerings from Suffolk suppliers."

The company is currently hiring for a head chef and café manager to lead the team as they head into a busy season at Blackthorpe Barn. 

Currently, it looks like the café will be dog friendly and open all year round.