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Bateman'sBateman's

Burwash
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7DS Rainy Days Sussex
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Phone: 01435 882302
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Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling:
  • Left just as he left it, reflecting the author's exotic oriental tastes
  • Original illustrations for The Jungle Book, drawn by Detmold brothers
  • Delightful gardens run down to the River Dudwell and a working watermill
  • Kipling's 1928 Phantom 1 Rolls-Royce
  • Dog crèche

The interior of this beautiful 17th-century house, Rudyard Kipling's home from 1902 to 1936, reflects the author's strong associations with the East. There are many oriental rugs and artefacts, and most of the rooms – including his book-lined study – are much as Kipling left them. The delightful grounds run down to the small River Dudwell with its watermill, and contain roses, wild flowers, fruit and herbs. Kipling's Rolls-Royce is also on display.

The garden is open free of charge in November and December. Shop and tea-room are open the same time as the garden during these months.

 


Open:
15 Mar–2 Nov 08 11–5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
Garden/tea-room/shop
1 Mar–9 Mar 08 11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
15 Mar–2 Nov 08 11--5* Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
5 Nov–23 Dec 08 11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
KEY: Only open days showing.
Open Good Fri: 11–5. The mill grinds corn most Weds and Sats at 2. *Shop closes 5:30 March–Oct. Shop, tea-room and garden open 22 and 23 Dec. Last admission 30mins before closing

Other Information:

Events - Family Fun days, Kipling literary days, Paint the garden. Easter Egg trails, Jungle Hunt trails, Hallowe'en trails

Country walks
Garden and estate walks

Important note - The garden is open free of charge in November and December. Shop and tea-room are open the same time as the garden during these months

Shopping - NT shop with largest collection of Kipling books for sale in the area

Dogs - On leads and only in car park; dog crèche

Parking - Free parking, 30yds. Coaches: tight left turn into first bay

Families & children - Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's guide. Children's quiz/trail

Refreshments - Mulberry Tea-room (licensed). Children's menu

Mobility information
Parking - Designated parking in main car park. Drop-off point
Building - Step to entrance, ramp available. 3 wheelchairs, booking advisable. Ground floor has steps. Staircase with handrail to other floors. Not suitable for electric scooters
WCs - at reception
Grounds - Partly accessible, slopes, uneven paths. Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance from their companion
Shop - Steps to entrance, ramp available
Refreshments - Step to entrance

Visual information - Braille and large-print guide

Audio information - Induction loop in reception, shop, restaurant

(All images property of National Trust www.ntpl.org.uk/index2.pgi)

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