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Christmas at Bateman's

Enter the jungle and a world of warmth and colour, tradition, and creativity as you experience ‘The Jungle Book Christmas’ at Bateman’s this year.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This festive season, the jungle comes alive once more at Bateman’s with a bigger, bolder, and even more enchanting Jungle Book Christmas.

The world-renowned author of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling, lived at Bateman’s for over 30 years, and the house remains to this day a warm and welcoming family home. With a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, Bateman’s Christmas displays continue to delight visitors year after year.

This year, the magic of The Jungle Book returns. Explore the house and spot Mowgli’s animal friends swinging, climbing, hiding, and leaping through the rooms in a joyful celebration of Kipling’s timeless tale.

The Oast House shop will be filled with a wide array of Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, books, and stocking fillers, while the Mulberry Tea-room will be serving up warming festive treats.

Saturday 15 November to Sunday 4 January (closed 24 & 25 December)

11am to 3.30pm

Free, normal admission applies.

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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

This event takes place in the house.

What to bring and wear

This event takes place inside. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for information.

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