As a thank you to National Lottery players for supporting our conservation work, we’re offering free entry during National Lottery Open Week! Bring your lottery ticket or scratch card and explore Bateman's for free.
Join workshop leader Helen, a Sussex-based paper artist to create your own everlasting daffodil flower.
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bateman's on an Easter trail.
Listen to a selection of Kipling’s poetry, recited in the place which inspired the writing.
Get creative this Easter with Children's crafts. Design a greeting card for friends or paint your own bird house.
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.
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?
Feel inspired to design, print and craft your own bespoke tea towel and enjoy free entry into the home of Rudyard Kipling.
This spring be inspired by the work of local craft makers in the home of Rudyard Kipling.
Brand-new for 2026: swing into a jungle adventure at Bateman’s inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Immerse yourself in children's stories read in the peaceful setting of Bateman’s garden.
Enjoy the sounds of the West Kent Concert Band during your visit to Bateman's.
Listen to Rudyard Kipling, seemingly in person, talking about his life, through readings of his poetry.
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.
Enjoy a memorable visit to Bateman's with the sounds of The Adur Concert Band.
Be inspired by Kipling’s home and explore your own creativity through a summer calligraphy workshop.
Enrich your visit to Bateman's by listening to a selection of Rudyard Kipling’s poetry, recited in the place which inspired the writing.
Take in the wonderful music of the Heathfield Silver Band during your visit to Bateman’s.