Display of the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling
Bateman's, Burwash · 23 October 2026
Image: National TrustOn 23 October 2026, the Sir Philip Burne-Jones portrait of Rudyard Kipling goes on display at Bateman's in Burwash for the first time, as part of National Poetry Day. The portrait is on a three-year loan from the National Portrait Gallery and hangs in the first-floor Study beside a portrait of Caroline Kipling. The display runs from 11:00 to 16:00 and suits visitors interested in Kipling, art and literature.
Highlights
- Kipling portrait on display at Bateman's for the first time
- Part of National Poetry Day, on loan from the National Portrait Gallery
- Hangs in the first-floor Study beside a portrait of Caroline Kipling
Getting there
Bateman's, TN19 7DS
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