Let’s treasure what we have and inspire the future

Rougham Estate Trust

Let’s treasure
What we have and
Inspire the future

The Rougham Estate Trust is a charity whose three objects are environmental conservation, music education and local history. It was founded by John and George Agnew in 2010 and is based on the Rougham Estate, in Suffolk.
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Location Weather
Rougham Estate
11:57 am, Jul 6, 2025
temperature icon 18°C
light rain
Humidity: 75 %
Pressure: 1004 mb
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Clouds: 91%
Visibility: 6.097 km
Sunrise: 4:43 am
Sunset: 9:18 pm

Weather on the Rougham Estate

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Location Weather 2
Rougham Estate
11:57 am, Jul 6, 2025
temperature icon 18°C
light rain
Humidity: 75 %
Pressure: 1004 mb
Wind: 7 mph
Wind Gust: 5 mph
Clouds: 91%
Visibility: 6.097 km
Sunrise: 4:43 am
Sunset: 9:18 pm

Environment

To advance the conservation protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of the Rougham Estate.

Music

To advance the public education and understanding of classical music to the public and schools.

History

To advance the education of the public in the subject of the history of Rougham.

ROUGHAM ESTATE TRUST

Objectives
of the trust

The Trust is responsible for the woodland on the Estate and is engaged in reintroducing coppicing, ride widening, pond management and wildlife surveys.

The Trust funds the music education of the pupils at Rougham Primary School, as well as supporting two choirs and an orchestra based within the region.    

The Estate is home to several Roman monuments and Rougham Hall which was bombed in 1940. The Trust has restored important historic buildings on the Estate, supports archaeological work and runs an oral history project.

Trust News
Latest news from The Rougham Estate Trust.
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Trust Business

RET Trustee Meeting

Trustees and Estate Management gathered to observe the evolving landscape of the Pleasure Grounds Arboretum near Rougham Hall.
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rougham estate team member watering the young trees in spring.
Environment

Safeguarding the Future: Sustaining newly planted trees at Rougham Hall

The prolonged period of hot and dry weather has required increased attention from our team, particularly in supporting the newly planted trees and shrubs in ...
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Arbutus marina Strawberry Tree
Environment

Planting Legacy: The arboretum in the grounds of Rougham Hall

Work is currently underway to label the trees and shrubs within the new arboretum, being developed in the grounds of Rougham Hall. Historically known as ...
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“This Trust was established by my brother John and myself. Its objects are caring for the environment and landscape of Rougham; inspiring musicians and preserving the history of this beautiful corner of Suffolk.” – George Agnew, Chairman

The Rougham Estate Trust consists of over 3,000 acres of Suffolk countryside with ancient meadows, green lanes, oak-lined hedgerows, bluebells and orchids, parklands and arable fields.

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