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.
Join us in celebrating the festival of light here 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.
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 for a short introductory talk that offers an overview of Rudyard Kipling’s life, family, and work before you step inside the house.
Join our gardeners at Bateman's for an exclusive talk about the Mulberry Garden Project.
Meet the millers at Bateman's Park Mill and watch milling in action.
Get creative this Half Term with your own Diwali-inspired craft.
Be inspired by the home of Rudyard Kipling as you design and print your own cushion cover using traditional Indian wood block printing, celebrating the Festival of Lights at Bateman’s this Diwali.
Celebrate Diwali at Bateman's with drop-in poetry readings from Rudyard Kipling's early works.
Join our House and Collections Manager for an exclusive talk exploring Diwali and Kipling’s lasting links to India.
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!
As you explore the garden, see how many characters from The Jungle Book you can spot!
Be inspired by a calligraphy workshop at Bateman's this Christmas.
Meet local artist Claire Fletcher and watch as she brings her art to life right before your eyes.
Enjoy some fresh air and stretch your legs on Boxing Day with a guided walk on the Bateman's estate.