The Jungle Book Christmas: children's spotter trail
As you explore the garden, see how many characters from The Jungle Book you can spot!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This festive season, step into the jungle at Bateman's. Say hello to Baloo the sleepy brown bear and immerse yourself into the scenes from The Jungle Book.
Pick up a free spotter trail sheet and explore the gardens, looking out for festive characters from The Jungle Book.
Free with admission. Available at visitor reception.
14 November - 3 January (closed 24 and 25 December)
11am to 4pm.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for information.
- Meeting point
This spotter trail takes place in the garden.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place outside. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.
Upcoming events
Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman’s
Swing into a jungle adventure at Bateman’s inspired by the much‑loved Monkey Puzzle story by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Display of Axel Scheffler's prints from Monkey Puzzle
Come and rediscover the beloved characters as they were first imaged this half term.
Display of Su Blackwell's 'Bateman's Reimagined'
Inspired by Bateman’s, Rudyard Kipling’s family home and his most beloved story The Jungle Book, paper artist Su Blackwell crafted Bateman’s Reimagined from copies of Kipling’s handwritten manuscript of The Jungle Book.
Rudyard Kipling introductory talks
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.