Jane Austen News

The Journal of Eveline Helm, Part Three - Beau Nash

The continuing diary of Eveline Helm. It's 1797 and it's her first visit to the Pump Rooms. Will she meet Beau Nash?

Easter Colouring Competition at the Jane Austen Centre

Between the 27th of March and the 9th of April we’ll be asking Jane fans young and old to colour our special Jane Austen Easter Egg in the most creative way they can. Flowers, embroidery patterns, ...

The Journal of Eveline Helm, Part Two

Dear Reader,  I hope that this journal of my time in Bath should prove to be helpful to you. In reading it may you be spared the numerous faux pas and embarrassments that I was not. I truly fee...

Jane Austen News - February 2016

Follow our blog for all the weekly Jane Austen news from around the world. Austentatious Returns to Bath  In 2013, 2014 and 2015 the Jane Austen Festival has been honoured to play host to the fant...

The Journal of Eveline Helm, Part One

Dear Reader,  I hope that this journal of my time in Bath should prove to be helpful to you. In reading it, may you be spared the numerous faux pas and embarrassments that I was not. I truly fe...

Jane Austen Day - 16th December 2015

Today we're celebrating Jane's birthday in Bath at the Jane Austen Centre and on the streets of the city. What did you do on Jane Austen Day?

Jane Austen Festival 2015 - success

The Jane Austen Festival 2015 Wow, what a great Festival we've had this year. 10 days and over 60 events plus record attendance. I think everyone agrees it was the best ever. For those ...

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Film Trailer Launches

Today marks the release of the official Pride and Prejudice movie trailer from Lionsgate Films, and we have to say it's looking like a high-quality production! Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is...

A proposal at the Centre

Heartwarming pictures from a recent proposal at the centre.

Film Costumes up for Auction on Ebay

A selection Jane Austen Film Costumes from BAFTA and Emmy award winning designer Andrea Galer go up for auction on ebay in March.

Now he's a cartoon character!

Our very own Meeter/Greeter Martin Salter has been immortalised as a cartoon character by Perry Harris and can be seen on his Twitter site. He surely must be 'England's most photographed man'. ...

Martin on the television

We knew it would happen. Our Meeter/Greeter Martin Salter has been recognised as England's most photographed man.