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Conservation Wednesdays at Bateman's

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Chat with the Bateman’s collections and house team and watch as they clean and maintain items from the collection, from tapestries to Rudyard Kipling’s beloved blue Rolls-Royce.

The team will be looking after the following items:

Model ships in Kipling’s Study - 8 October

11.30am–3.30pm

Free, normal admission applies

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Please ask at visitor reception for a meeting point.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

The Parlour and Elsie’s Sitting Room are wheelchair accessible via the front entrance of the house. The Rolls Royce garage has a step up into the building and isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it still viewable from the path. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

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on
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on
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on
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