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This festive season, the jungle comes alive once more at Bateman's with a bigger, bolder, and even more enchanting Jungle Book Christmas.
The world-renowned author of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling, lived at Bateman's for over 30 years, and the house remains to this day a warm and welcoming family home. With a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, Bateman's Christmas displays continue to delight visitors year after year.
This year, the magic of The Jungle Book returns. Explore the house and spot Mowgli's animal friends swinging, climbing, hiding, and leaping through the rooms in a joyful celebration of Kipling's timeless tale.
The Oast House shop will be filled with a wide array of Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, books, and stocking fillers, while the Mulberry Tea-room will be serving up warming festive treats.
Saturday 15 November to Sunday 4 January (closed 24 & 25 December)
11am to 3.30pm
Free, normal admission applies.
| Season (15 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 15:30 |
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