Heritage Open Days
Enjoy free entry to the home of Rudyard Kipling this September.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Bateman’s, the inspiring home of the internationally famous writer, Rudyard Kipling. Enjoy free entry to the house and garden on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 September 2024 as part of Heritage Open Days. There's no booking needed – just come along.
During your visit enjoy one-off events, specially for Heritage Open Days.
Friday 13 September: Join a behind-the-scenes free tour of the Bateman’s Conservation Store at 11.30am or 2.30pm. First-come, first-served on the day, max 10 people per tour. Please go to Visitor Reception on arrival to check availability and get your free tour ticket. Tours last 40 minutes.
Saturday 14 September: Chat with the Bateman’s collections and house team and watch as they clean and maintain metal items in the collection. 11am-4pm.
Free entry. Standard parking fees of £4 per car apply for non– members.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
Please ask at visitor reception.
- Accessibility
Please see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information. The walk into the orchard is a short uphill walk, over uneven ground.
- Other
Last entry to the house is at 4pm.
Upcoming events
Pop-up garden talks
Join a short talk with the garden team, focussing on one aspect of their work in the garden at Bateman’s.
Sold out: A Beginner's Guide to Identifying Bumblebees Workshop
Ever wanted to tell your buff tail from your early bumblebee? Join our bumblebee experts in learning how to identify the different bumblebees that can be found at Bateman’s.
Kipling Introductory Talks
Get a snapshot into the life of Rudyard Kipling before looking around his home.
Conservation Wednesdays
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to look after the collection at Bateman’s?