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Find out when Bateman's is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Christmas at Bateman's
This festive season, the jungle comes alive once more at Bateman’s with a bigger, bolder, and even more enchanting Jungle Book Christmas.
Saturday 14 November to Sunday 3 January (closed 24 & 25 December)
11am to 3.30pm | Free, normal admission applies
This festive season, the jungle comes alive once more at Bateman’s with a bigger, bolder, and even more enchanting Jungle Book Christmas.
The world-renowned author of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling, lived at Bateman’s for over 30 years, and the house remains to this day a warm and welcoming family home. With a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, Bateman’s Christmas displays continue to delight visitors year after year.
This year, the magic of The Jungle Book returns. Explore the house and spot Mowgli’s animal friends swinging, climbing, hiding, and leaping through the rooms in a joyful celebration of Kipling’s timeless tale.
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop at Bateman's
Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November | Two workshops per day, 11am & 2pm
Get creative and relax in this workshop led by artist Alina from Creative Feel Designs. You'll be taught how to use calligraphy and watercolours to create your own Christmas cards in the cosy surroundings of Bateman's House kitchen. In the first half of the session, you will get familiar with the materials and learn the basic strokes of calligraphy by practising uppercase and lowercase alphabets. Afterwards, you will learn how to add watercolour painting and create Christmas designs to take home on the day.
Boxing Day Ranger Ramble at Bateman's
Saturday 26 December | Two hour estate walk | £6 per person
Enjoy some fresh air and stretch your legs on Boxing Day with a guided walk on the Bateman's estate.
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Festive food and shopping
The Oast House shop will be filled with a wide array of Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, books, and stocking fillers, while the Mulberry Tea-room will be serving up warming festive treats.
Winter walks and fresh air
Winter in the garden
Nature may be resting, but there is beauty to be found in the sculptural forms of the skeleton trees, splashes of colour from winter flowers and a sense of peace in the sleeping garden. The winter landscapes reveal the structure of the garden that Kipling created at Bateman's and capture views that can only be enjoyed at this time of year. Bring family and friends and keep your eye out for wildlife with a winter spotter sheet.
Estate walks
Pull on your wellies and follow in Rudyard Kipling’s footsteps with a winter walk around the fields, woods and hills of the Bateman’s estate. Walk leaflets can be picked up from visitor reception.
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Explore the estate at Bateman's. Discover what to see and do, from wildlife to seasonal plants and walks, in a landscape that inspired Kipling.
Eating and shopping at Bateman's
Discover where to eat and shop at Bateman’s, the home of author Rudyard Kipling. Stop for a hot drink or light meal, and then browse for the perfect gift or pre-loved book.
