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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
26 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 5 other dates or times

Children’s crafts at Bateman's 

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

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26 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 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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26 Aug to 31 Dec 2025
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11:00 to 16:30
+ 127 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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on
26 Aug to 30 Sep 2025
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11:15 to 13:15
+ 25 other dates or times

Storytelling in the garden at Bateman's 

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

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on
26 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 2 other dates or times

Poetry reading in the garden at Bateman's 

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

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28 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 14:30
+ 2 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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on
6 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 15 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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10 Sep to 22 Oct 2025
at
11:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

Heritage Open Days at Bateman's 

Enjoy free entry to the home of Rudyard Kipling this September.

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time

Book Hospital at Bateman's 

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

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12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time

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

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
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 3 other dates or times

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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12 Nov to 13 Nov 2025
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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