Diwali at Bateman's

Everyone is welcome to come together at Bateman’s in East Sussex to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists. Diwali follows the lunar calendar and in 2025 falls on Monday 20 October.

Join us over the four-day weekend to discover beautiful Indian objects, artworks, and hand-crafted decorations in the house. Take part in family-friendly crafts, browse for Indian gifts or Kipling books in the shop, and enjoy a delicious curry at the Mulberry tea-room.

Bateman’s was the family home of Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book, Kim, and the Just So Stories. Kipling was born and lived in India; his first language was Hindustani, and his experiences there inspired much of his writing. Learn more about Kipling's links to India and embrace this special Anglo-Indian fusion in the peaceful setting of the Sussex countryside.

Friday 17 to Monday 20 October
11am to 4pm
Free, normal admission applies

You may also like the following events from Bateman's NT:

• This November, 15th November, 11:00 am, The Jungle Book Christmas in Cranbrook

Also check out other Festivals in Cranbrook, Arts events in Cranbrook, Literary Art events in Cranbrook.