Come and rediscover the beloved characters as they were first imaged this half term.
Swing into a jungle adventure at Bateman’s inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
This autumn be inspired by the craftsmanship of local artists in the home of Rudyard Kipling.
Inspired by Bateman’s, Rudyard Kipling’s family home and his most beloved story The Jungle Book, paper artist Su Blackwell crafted Bateman’s Reimagined from copies of Kipling’s handwritten manuscript of The Jungle Book.
Join us for a short introductory talk that offers an overview of Rudyard Kipling’s life, family, and work before you step inside the house.
Meet the millers at Bateman's Park Mill and watch milling in action.
Enrich your visit to Bateman's by listening to a selection of Rudyard Kipling’s poetry, recited in the place which inspired the writing.
Enjoy free entry to the home of Rudyard Kipling this September.
Join our gardeners at Bateman's for an exclusive talk about the Mulberry Garden Project.
To celebrate National Poetry Day this year on 1st October, the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling will be going on display at Bateman’s for the first time.
Join us in celebrating the festival of light here in the home of Rudyard Kipling.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?
Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group tour of Bateman's.
This year at Bateman’s, follow Baloo the sleepy brown bear through the house and step into scenes from The Jungle Book brought to life. Don’t forget to explore the gardens too, you never know who might be hiding there, waiting to be discovered!
Be inspired by a calligraphy workshop at Bateman's this Christmas.