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Spring spotter sheet 

Look out for wildlife and spot spring flowers emerging as you explore the garden around Bateman’s.

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on
27 Apr to 17 May 2024
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 20 other dates or times
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Kipling Introductory Talks 

Get a snapshot into the life of Rudyard Kipling before looking around his home.

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on
29 Apr to 31 Oct 2024
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 133 other dates or times
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Rudyard Kipling – Something of myself performance 

Listen to Rudyard Kipling, seemingly in person, talking about his life, through readings of his poetry.

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on
6 May 2024
at
11:00 to 15:45
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Conservation Wednesdays 

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?

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on
8 May to 11 Dec 2024
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 7 other dates or times
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Introduction to calligraphy workshop 

Be inspired by Kipling’s home and explore your own creativity through calligraphy workshops.

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on
10 May to 11 May 2024
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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National Mills Weekend at Bateman’s Park Mill  

Join in the National Mills Weekend celebrations at working water mill, Bateman’s Park Mill.

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on
11 May to 12 May 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Baloo’s Clues Trail 

Explore the house and garden at Bateman’s collecting clues to solve Baloo’s puzzles.

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on
18 May to 2 Jun 2024
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 15 other dates or times
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Performance by The Adur Concert Band 

Enjoy the sounds of The Adur Concert Band during your visit to Bateman’s.

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on
2 Jun 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Pop-up garden talks 

Join a short talk with the garden team, focussing on one aspect of their work in the garden at Bateman’s.

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on
5 Jun to 31 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 14:30
+ 9 other dates or times
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Poetry reading in the garden  

Listen to a selection of Kipling’s poetry, recited in the place which inspired the writing.

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on
5 Jun to 1 Sep 2024
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 27 other dates or times
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A Beginner's Guide to Identifying Bumblebees Workshop 

Ever wanted to tell your buff tail from your early bumblebee? Join our bumblebee experts in learning how to identify the different bumblebees that can be found at Bateman’s.

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on
13 Jun to 3 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Storytelling in the garden 

Immerse yourself in children's stories read in the peaceful setting of Bateman’s garden.

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on
20 Jul to 28 Sep 2024
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 24 other dates or times
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Local craft makers pop-up shop 

This late summer be inspired by local craft makers in the home of Rudyard Kipling.

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on
31 Aug to 8 Sep 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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British Tapestry Group Weaving Exhibition: IF Only 

Explore the world of contemporary weaving through locally made tapestries inspired by Bateman’s and Rudyard Kipling.

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on
14 Sep to 29 Sep 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times