Half term Face Painting at Bateman's
Add a splash of colour to your visit this half term with face painting sessions at Bateman’s.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Brighten your half term and add a splash of colour to your visit with face painting sessions. Choose from a range of bright and colourful animal-inspired designs to celebrate the Monkey Puzzle Trail at Bateman's.
Dates: 23 & 30 May
Times: 11am–1pm & 1.30pm–3pm
Prices: £3 for a half face or £5 for a full face, normal admission applies
No booking is required. Simply drop in on the day. Face painting is available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout each session.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 3 years and up.
- Meeting point
This event will take place next to our shop under a gazebo, this may move indoors depending on the weather. Please ask at Visitor reception upon arrival.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing suited for the weather.
- Accessibility
This event takes place along an accessible route, please see the Facilities and access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
Upcoming events
Rudyard Kipling introductory talks
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Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman’s
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Display of Axel Scheffler's prints from Monkey Puzzle
Come and rediscover the beloved characters as they were first imaged this half term.
Storytelling in the garden
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