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Conservation Wednesdays

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Chat with the Bateman’s collections and house team and watch as they clean and maintain items from the collection, from tapestries to Rudyard Kipling’s beloved blue Rolls-Royce.

The team will be looking after the following items:

Rolls Royce - 9 April Parlour cabinets and curiosities - 14 May Small carpet cleaning - 11 June Tapestry and embroidery panel - 9 July Study cabinet - 10 September Ship cleaning - 22 October

11.30am–3.30pm

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Please ask at visitor reception for a meeting point.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

The Parlour and Elsie’s Sitting Room are wheelchair accessible via the front entrance of the house. The Rolls Royce garage has a step up into the building and isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it still viewable from the path. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Upcoming events

Event

Kipling Introductory Talks 

Get a snapshot into the life of Rudyard Kipling before looking around his home.

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on
4 Apr to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 150 other dates or times
Event

Newly presented Kipling Collection Exhibition Room 

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

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on
4 Apr to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 271 other dates or times
Event

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
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 16 other dates or times
Event

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Bateman's House Tour 2025 

Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group tour of Bateman's.

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on
16 Apr to 13 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times