Bateman’s

Bateman's is a Jacobean landmark in Burwash, East Sussex, England, and a filming location for My Boy Jack (2007). Built in 1634, it was designed by William Langham, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.

Location: Bateman's Lane, Burwash, East Sussex, England

Verified facts

• Located in Burwash, Burwash
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2013, SRC-2014, SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-6492, SRC-6493
• Built in 1634
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2014, SRC-2015
• Designed by William Langham
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2014, SRC-2013, SRC-3732, SRC-6494, SRC-9244
• Architectural style: Jacobean
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2013, SRC-2015, SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-5908
• Historic designation: Grade I listed building
  confidence 80/100 · 8 independent sources · SRC-2014, SRC-2013, SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-6495, SRC-6496, SRC-5909, SRC-8258
• Built in 1634
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-7152, SRC-6492
• Appeared in My Boy Jack (tv, 2007)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10472, SRC-10473, SRC-13449, SRC-13925

Ownership history

Current owner — National Trust
confidence 95/100 · SRC-2014, SRC-2015, SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-6492, SRC-6497

Previous owners

• Rudyard Kipling (1902–1936)
  confidence 95/100 · SRC-3732, SRC-3733, SRC-7151, SRC-2015, SRC-6495, SRC-2013, SRC-2014

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10472 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Boy_Jack_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10473 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burwash (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13449 — https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/sussex/22573173.31-great-films-sussex-connect (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13925 — PBS Masterpiece — My Boy Jack production credits (archived) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-2013 — Wikipedia — Bateman's (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2014 — National Trust Heritage Records — Bateman's, Burwash (MNA125416) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2015 — Britain Express — Bateman's historic house, home of Rudyard Kipling (Tier 2, reporting; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3732 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3733 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5908 — National Trust — Bateman's (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5909 — Historic England — Bateman's (List Entry 1044063) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6492 — Batemans, Burwash – 1000734 | Historic England (Register of Parks and Gardens) (Tier 1, official_register; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6493 — Bateman's | Visit 1066 Country (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6494 — The Weald — Bateman's, Burwash (property history) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6495 — Sussex Exclusive — Explore Bateman's, Rudyard Kipling's Home (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6496 — GoLark — Bateman's (National Trust) (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6497 — Art UK — National Trust, Bateman's (venue) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7151 — National Trust — Visiting the house at Bateman's (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7152 — National Trust — History of Bateman's (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8258 — Bateman's, Sussex – Gazetteer of British Place Names (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9244 — Visit Gardens — Batemans, Home of Rudyard Kipling (Tier 2, reporting; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was My Boy Jack filmed?

Bateman’s, in Burwash, East Sussex, is a real-world filming location used for My Boy Jack.

Can you visit Bateman’s?

Yes — Bateman’s is open to the public. Hours: Open all year, generally 10:00-16:00 (winter) and 10:00-17:00 (summer); check site for exact dates. Admission: Paid admission (NT members free); non-member car parking £4. Check official site for current adult/child house prices..

Who designed Bateman’s?

Bateman’s was designed by William Langham.

Where is Bateman’s located?

Bateman’s is located in Burwash, East Sussex.