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Summer of Play: Art Club Tuesdays

Let your creativity shine and try a new craft this summer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us at Bateman's and try your hand at a new craft each week. You can expect to be drawing, painting, sticking and much more in these free family activities.

The sessions are free for all to enjoy however, there will be larger crafts on offer for a small cost £2-£6.

Current timetable:

28 July - Paper-chain snakes

4 August - Greeting card designing

11 August - Handprint animals

18 August - Paper flowers

25 August - Shadow tracing

1 September - Leaf printing

The Tuesday art club is run as relaxed drop-in sessions, no need to book. Please note children must be supervised at all times.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

This event takes place along an accessible route, please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Meeting point

Please ask at Visitor Reception for directions.

Suitability for children

Suitable for families.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Other

Please note this event is volunteer led and may change with short notice, please ask Visitor Reception upon arrival.

Upcoming events

Display of Axel Scheffler's prints from Monkey Puzzle 

Come and rediscover the beloved characters as they were first imaged this half term.

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19 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 135 other dates or times

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.

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19 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 135 other dates or times

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.

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19 Jun to 30 Oct 2026
at 11:15 to 11:30+ 401 other dates or times

Conservation Wednesdays 

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

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24 Jun to 14 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 15:30+ 3 other dates or times