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Newly presented Kipling Collection Exhibition Room

The newly presented Kipling collection exhibition delves into the fascinating life, work, and legacy of author Rudyard Kipling.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The newly presented exhibition delves into the fascinating life, work, and legacy of author Rudyard Kipling.

Discover incredible objects, including a rare Barniz de Pasto casket, a Japanese handscroll, a toy pig gifted to a prime minister, and The Just So Song Book with an inscribed message from Rudyard Kipling to his children, Elsie and John.

This exhibition is free with normal admission. Bateman's is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry to the house at 4pm.

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

The Exhibition Room is on the first floor of the house.

What to bring and wear

The Exhibition Room is indoors.

Accessibility

The Exhibition Room is on the first floor of the house and is only accessible via stairs.

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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
26 May to 25 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:45
+ 1 other date or time