Bateman's
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Overview
Situated in the wooded heart of the Sussex Weald, Bateman's was world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling’s refuge from the world. Touring the house and exploring the garden, it's not difficult to see why he fell in love with the place. Bateman's is a charming family home; small and intimate, in a peaceful setting. Built by a local ironmaster in 1634, Kipling bought the house in 1902 and, now in the care of the National Trust, it remains much as it was in Kipling's day. It was here, in his book-lined study, that Kipling wrote some of his most famous works, including Puck of Pook's Hill. Kipling loved the garden just as much as the house, designing, landscaping and putting his own mark on it. He planted yew hedges to give him more privacy and even erected a pear arch. You can stroll through the beautiful rose garden, which he designed after being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: House open daily 29 Oct-2 Mar, 11-4; 3 Mar-28 Oct, 11-5 (3 Jan-2 Mar & 29 Oct-30 Nov weekday entry by guided tour only). Garden, shop and tearoom open daily 5 Feb-28 Oct, 10-5; 29 Oct-4 Feb, 10-4. Closed 24-25 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton.
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