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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.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Led by an experienced volunteer guide, this small group tour will take you through the history of the Kipling family at Bateman's.

Bateman's was the family home of world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling, known for The Jungle Book and Just So Stories. Built in 1634, this Jacobean house is in the Sussex countryside.

This tour offers access to the house and its collection with simultaneous BSL interpretation.

The tour will last approximately 1 hour, and we welcome those both Deaf and hearing to join.

Tours on Wednesday 16 April, Friday 18 July and Monday 13 October | 2pm to 3pm | Free, normal admission applies | Booking required | Max 8 people

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Please head to the Visitor Reception on arrival with your booking details to collect your tickets.

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the house. It includes varying surfaces and stairs. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Upcoming events

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11:00 to 16:30
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Easter Egg Hunt at Bateman’s 

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 16:30
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Conservation Wednesdays 

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

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9 Apr to 22 Oct 2025
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11:30 to 15:00
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