Bateman's

Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Bateman's 

Get up close to the beloved artwork from Judith Kerr’s much-loved children’s classic picture book, 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea', at Bateman's in East Sussex. Saturday 7 September – Sunday 3 November 2019.

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Things to see and do

Front view of Bateman's

The home of Rudyard Kipling 

Step back in time and discover the personal stories of Rudyard Kipling, his wife Carrie and their three children as you explore the house at Bateman's.

Yellow and purple flowers in the front flower beds

Late summer garden colour at Bateman's 

The bright hues of the summer garden are fading but there's still plenty of colour to be seen at Bateman's. Take a gentle stroll through the garden and discover how our garden stays vibrant in the late summer.

Visitors walking in the garden in autumn at a National Trust property

Autumn walking at Bateman's 

Enjoy an autumn walk through the garden and estate at Bateman's where reds, oranges and browns abound in this mellow season of the year.

A family playing on the Bateman's quarter deck

Family adventures at Bateman's 

Are you planning to visit Bateman's with the family? Here's what to expect as well as a little inspiration to help you make the most of your day.

Batemans Ellie enjoying picnic

Dog walking at Bateman's 

You and your four legged friend can leisurely enjoy Bateman’s grounds together on a lead or just exploring our estate walks.

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What's on

What's on at Bateman's

Boy lying in a pile of leaves
An autumn view from the quarry garden to the east front of Bateman's in East Sussex
view of Batemans Mill East Sussex

October half-term holiday fun at Bateman's 

This October half-term escape to Bateman's for some autumn fun

Autumn at Bateman's 

There's plenty to do at Bateman's this autumn from Apple Day and walks around the estate to see The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition. The cafe is open all year round with autumnal bites, so if the weather's not on your side you can enjoy a treat or two.

Park Mill at Bateman's 

Extensive restoration work has been carried out on the mill and the mill pond and we are hoping that we will be able to start milling very soon.

Upcoming events

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'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' exhibition

Thu 17 Oct 2019
11:00-16:30
Get up close to the art work from Judith Kerr's much-loved children's book, 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' at Bateman's.

Apple Day

Sat 19 Oct 2019
11:00-16:00
Join us at Bateman's for our amazing apple day with family fun, games to play and you can even try your hand at some orchard crafts.

Crafts: The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Wed 30 Oct 2019
11:00-16:00
Come along and enjoy making your very own tiger related craft to take home.

Museums at night

Thu 31 Oct 2019
18:30-20:30
Enjoy an exclusive after hours tour of the house and a 2-course dinner in our Mulberrry tea room.

'Just So Animals' winter garden trail

Sat 30 Nov 2019
11:00-15:00
Get out and about in the garden at Bateman's and discover the hiding places of our 'Just So Animals'.

'Just So' Christmas

Sat 30 Nov 2019
11:00-15:30
Come and see the house decorated for Christmas with a 'Just So' theme.
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Eating and shopping

The Mulberry tea room at Bateman's in East Sussex

Mulberry tea room at Bateman's 

Take time to relax and unwind in our newly refurbished Mulberry Tea-room. We'll welcome you with something delicious and freshly prepared by our catering team.

A collection of Autumn gifts from the National trust shop

Autumn shopping at Bateman's 

Visit our Oast Gift Shop and discover our new Autumn range, including throws, knitwear and dog walking accessories to help you explore the great English countryside. Our seasonal food and gift ranges make for some unique gifts for Autumn celebrations.

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Get involved

A volunteer room guide talking to visitors at Bateman's in East Sussex

Join our team 

Volunteering is so important to us at Batemans and many of the team here give their time to us as volunteers. Why not find out how you could join us?

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History

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Kipling's time and earlier 

Most notable as the home of world famous author and poet, Rudyard Kipling, Bateman's history dates back further and is connected, we think, to the iron industry.

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Groups

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Bring a party 

Bring your group to a magical part of the East Sussex countryside, Bateman's, the country home of Rudyard Kipling.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Bateman's on the National Trust Collections website

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