Bateman's NT

Once the home of renowned author Rudyard Kipling, celebrated for stories like The Jungle Book. Built in 1634, this historic home is in the Sussex countryside.

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

As half-term draws to a close, we're already looking forward to what's coming up next at Bateman's...

📚 World Book Day
✒️ World Poetry Day
🗣️ Kipling introductory talks
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt
🎶 Live music
🇬🇧 VE-Day 80th celebrations
🎨 Craft workshops

📸NT/Lucy Evans

[Andrew Lycett @alycett1]

Always love this bookplate that Lockwood Kipling designed for his son Rudyard. That man (RK himself?) reading and smoking in his howdah is delightful. Part of an excellent totally refurbished display in the Exhibition Room at @BatemansNT. Thanks @freddiematthews and Hannah Miles

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Coming Soon: A newly updated Exhibition Room at Bateman's! Visit the home of Nobel Prize-winning author Rudyard Kipling. Explore his life, work, travels, and legacy through rare and previously unseen items in a new display.

Opening on 15 Feb 25, 11am-4.30pm

📸 NT/Laurence Perry

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

Today is #NationalSnowdropDay! The snowdrops are just starting to appear at Bateman's.

📸 National Trust/Lucy Evans

[Pedro Rocha @autop1lot]

Beautiful @BatemansNT . Once the house of Rudyard Kipling, author of many books, but probably the most well known work is The Jungle Book. Quite like the reflection! 😁 @nationaltrust @southeastNT

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

A soft misty haze at Bateman's 🌫️🍂

Kindly note that the house is only open to visitors on weekends until 15 February. During the week, you can enjoy the garden, tea-room, Park Mill, and shop, which are open daily from 10am to 4pm.

📸 National Trust/Lucy Evans

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Bird watching at Bateman's 👀🐦

📸 National Trust/Lucy Evans

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Winter scenes with a hint of spring 🌱

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Pesky Pests are coming to Bateman's this February half-term! 🐞

Have you ever heard the tapping of the death-watch beetle? Or wondered what fabrics moths love to eat?

Learn all about the intriguing world of Pesky Pests through games and activities.

15–23 Feb | 10am–4pm | £3

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

Celebrating 130 years of the National Trust! 🎉

#OnThisDay in 1895, the National Trust was founded to protect historic and natural places and open them up for everyone to enjoy.

What's your favorite National Trust place to visit?

📸 National Trust/Lucy Evans

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

Snowy scenes at Bateman's ❄️

📸 National Trust/Rob Gearing

[Bodiam Castle NT @BodiamCastleNT]

Doesn't Bodiam Castle look magical blanketed in snow?

📸 National Trust/Will Past

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A beautiful frosty view of Bateman's ❄

📸 National Trust/Lucy Evans

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Are you an experienced gardener, now ready to discover a new garden and take on a new challenge? We're looking for a Senior Gardener to join the Bateman's and Bodiam Castle portfolio.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/DhCeauDtMx

[Bateman's NT @BatemansNT]

Kindly note that Bateman's will be closed all day on Wednesday 8 January for essential tree maintenance. Thank you for your understanding.

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Did you and your family enjoy our Christmas festivities this holiday season? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey and help us make next year’s Christmas even more magical! Your feedback is invaluable to us.

📝 https://t.co/ii8pwOHp6N

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Looking for weekend plans?

Don't miss your last chance to see Bateman's decorated for The Jungle Book Christmas. Plus, enjoy charming illustrations of the beloved characters by local artist Claire Fletcher.

This weekend only — decorations come down after closing on Sun 5 Jan.

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Following post-storm inspections, Bateman's is open and ready to welcome you for your first visit of 2025!

There's still time to see the house decorated for The Jungle Book Christmas - on until 5 January.

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Happy New Year from all of us at Bateman's! 🎉

Thank you to each and every visitor who joined us in 2024. We can't wait to welcome you back for another brilliant year.

📸 ©National Trust Images/John Miller