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Summer of Play: Face Painting Fridays

Add a splash of colour to your summer with face painting sessions at Bateman's.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Embrace a summer of play and get your face painted at Bateman's, choose from a range bright and colourful designs.

Dates:

24 July

31 July

7 August

14 August

21 August

28 August

Timings:

11.00am - 15.00pm

Prices range £3-£5

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 on 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 all ages.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather,

Other

Please note this event may change time or location at 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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on
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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on
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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on
24 Jun to 14 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 15:30+ 3 other dates or times