Baloo’s Clues trail at Bateman's
Explore the house and garden at Bateman’s collecting clues to solve Baloo’s puzzles.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, has hidden puzzles and games around Bateman's for you to discover. Test your skills, uncover clues, solve puzzles, and collect your prize.
Monday 16 to Sunday 22 February
10am to 4.30pm
£2 with admission (includes a small prize)
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for families with primary school aged children.
- Meeting point
Pick up a trail sheet at visitor reception.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
This trail takes place throughout the garden and into the ground floor of the house. It includes paths with steps, slopes and varying surfaces. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Other
Your own pet pooch is welcome to join you on a lead throughout the garden. A few stops along the trail are located inside the house, so we ask that one of your group remain outside with your dog for this section. The house is open 11am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).
Upcoming events
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.
Artist Rebecca Child tunnel books at Bateman's
On display this year is artwork by Hastings-based artist Rebecca Child who has created a series of intricate tunnel books interpreting scenes from The Jungle Book.
Make your own daffodil - Crepe paper flower workshop
Join workshop leader Helen, a Sussex-based paper artist to create your own everlasting daffodil flower.
Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bateman's on an Easter trail.