Batemans
This 17thC Sussex Ironmaster's house, built in a Wealden valley, was the home of writer Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936. Rooms used by Kipling can be seen, including his study which is exactly as it was when he wrote Puck of Pooks Hill and other books and poems here. Kipling's Rolls Royce car is also on display. The garden contains a working watermill, grinding corn for wholemeal flour sold from the mill and reputedly one of the world's oldest working water-driven turbines. Concerts and other events take place.
Last admission 30mins before closing.
Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation of 10% or more. Visitors can choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Opening Times
| Garden/tea room/shop (13/03/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| House (13/03/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Garden/tea room/shop (01/11/2012 - 22/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| House (04/12/2012 - 19/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:30 | 15:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30 | 15:30 |
| Garden/tea room/shop (27/02/2013 - 07/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop at ticket office, tearoom and shop.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide and touch list
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Tearoom for coffees, light lunches and teas.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 9999
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment only
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.90 per ticket |
| Child | £3.95 per ticket |
| Family | £19.60 per ticket |
Prices include a voluntary Gift Aid donation of 10% or more. Visitors can choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Awards
- Visit Britain Awards -
Code of Practice 2012
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A265. Follow the A265 to Burwash. Located 0.5 miles south of Burwash on the B2096.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Etchingham. Bus to Burwash village then 0.75 mile walk. Signposted.
