Batemans Houses

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.

£5.90, child £2.95, family £14.75. Groups £4.90, child £2.45. Free entry to garden in Nov & Dec.