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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026.

Pick up your pooch passport from visitor reception and discover new places with your best friend. Collect stamps at every participating National Trust property and as a reward, your loyal companion will receive delicious treats. Earn six stamps for a bag of Forthglade dog treats, and reach twelve for a loyal explorer dog tag.

Forthglade is a National Trust partner and has generously supported us in this programme by providing treats.

1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 (closed 24 & 25 December)

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

Pick up your pooch passport or get it stamped at visitor reception

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes suitable for the weather.

Upcoming events

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.

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on
30 Jan to 13 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 6 other dates or times

Baloo’s Clues trail at Bateman's 

Explore the house and garden at Bateman’s collecting clues to solve Baloo’s puzzles.

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on
16 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 6 other dates or times

Make your own daffodil - Crepe paper flower workshop 

Join workshop leader Helen, a Sussex-based paper artist to create your own everlasting daffodil flower.

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on
17 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Bateman's on an Easter trail.

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on
21 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 22 other dates or times