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Pooch Passport at Bateman's 

Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together.

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15 Sep 2025 to 28 Feb 2026
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 166 other dates or times

Newly presented Kipling Collection Exhibition Room 

The newly presented Kipling collection exhibition delves into the fascinating life, work, and legacy of author Rudyard Kipling.

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on
15 Sep to 31 Dec 2025
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11:00 to 16:30
+ 107 other dates or times

Local craft makers' pop-up shop at Bateman's 

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

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16 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 5 other dates or times

Kipling Introductory Talks 

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

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16 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
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11:15 to 13:15
+ 10 other dates or times

Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden trail at Bateman's 

Join Ben and his friends this autumn on this family-friendly trail around Bateman’s and discover how to grow a butterfly garden.

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20 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 43 other dates or times

Pop-up Second-hand Book Sale at Bateman’s 

Browse our extended selection of second-hand books for sale, raising money to help look after Bateman’s.

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20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time

Autumn garden pop-up talks 

Join the Bateman’s garden team for a selection of harvest and apple themed short talks.

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on
20 Sep to 26 Sep 2025
at
14:30 to 15:00
+ 6 other dates or times

Meet the Maker: Biddenden Cider 

Meet the team behind the award winning local Biddenden Vineyards.

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Bateman's House Tour 2025 

Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group tour of Bateman's.

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on
13 Oct 2025
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14:00 to 15:00

Diwali at Bateman's 

Everyone is welcome to come together at Bateman’s in East Sussex to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

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on
17 Oct to 20 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Conservation Wednesdays at Bateman's 

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

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on
22 Oct 2025
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11:30 to 15:00

Make Your Own Christmas Cushion Cover – Indian Block Printing Workshop 

Feel inspired to design, print and craft your own Christmas bespoke cushion cover to take home.

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on
7 Nov 2025
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10:30 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time

Christmas Calligraphy Workshop 

Be inspired for Christmas and explore your own creativity through calligraphy and watercolours.

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on
12 Nov to 13 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Christmas at Bateman's 

Enter the jungle and a world of warmth and colour, tradition, and creativity as you experience ‘The Jungle Book Christmas’ at Bateman’s this year.

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15 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
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11:00 to 15:30
+ 50 other dates or times