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Emily Gravett’s Tidy Trail at Bateman’s 

Join Pete the Badger and his friends at Bateman’s for a fun-filled summer adventure.

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on
5 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 26 other dates or times
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Children’s crafts: summer holidays 

Get creative and paint your own animal plant pot and treasure chests in Bateman’s garden.

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on
5 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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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
5 Aug to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 148 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
5 Aug to 30 Sep 2025
at
11:15 to 13:15
+ 40 other dates or times
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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
5 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 11 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
7 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 14 other dates or times
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Doll Hospital at Bateman's 

This summer, join us for Bateman’s first ever Doll Hospital.

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on
14 Aug to 15 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Meet Tidy author and illustrator Emily Gravett at Bateman's 

Join award-winning author and illustrator Emily Gravett at Bateman's.

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on
21 Aug to 22 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 3 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
25 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:45
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Local craft makers pop-up shop 

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

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on
6 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 15 other dates or times
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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
10 Sep to 22 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Book Hospital at Bateman's 

As part of Heritage Open Days join us for Bateman’s first ever Book Hospital.

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on
12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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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
at
14:00 to 15:00
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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
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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
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The Jungle Book 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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on
15 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at
11:00 to 15:30
+ 50 other dates or times