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Conservation Wednesdays

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

See the work that helps to clean and maintain the collections here at Bateman's and have the chance to chat to the collections and house team. Our regional curator is joining us on the 15 April to share insight into the work, this is a great opportunity to learn more and enhance your visit to Bateman's.

We have planned to work on a range from our collection including textiles, ships, and Rudyard Kipling’s beloved blue Rolls Royce.

The team will be looking after:

Parlour cabinets, 8 April

Rolls Royce, 13 May

Textiles in the Kipling's bedroom, 17 June

Objects in the Study, 22 July

Parlour textiles, 12 August

Hall tapestry, 9 September

Ships in study, 14 October

11.30am to 3.30pm

Free with admission

Times

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 adults.

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.

Other

Normal admission applies, free event.

Upcoming events

SOLD OUT: Make your own crepe paper daffodil at Bateman's 

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on
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at 11:00 to 13:00

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on
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at 10:00 to 16:30+ 22 other dates or times

World Poetry Day 

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on
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at 11:30 to 14:30

Easter Children's Crafts 

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on
28 Mar to 11 Apr 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 7 other dates or times