Jane in the News

It's a lovely place to visit, especially is you are a Jane Austen fan. Probably not as good as the Jane Austen house in Chawton, but nonetheless worth your time. 🙂 The selection of scones and the cafe in general was a pleasant experience too.

If you’re a Jane Austen lover, the museum is a must see! The staff are lovely people who embrace their roles and the museum itself is beautifully curated and offers a wonderful glimpse into the life of Jane Austen with a highlight on her time in Bath. Don’t forget to get a photo in the costume booth and head upstairs for a lovely cup of tea in the tearooms.

I absolutely loved my time at the Jane Austen Centre. The guides were amazing, so true to their characters. I loved learning more about Jane Austen’s family, it is interesting to see how she got her inspiration from her own life! The exhibits were interactive and interesting. I loved having a go writing with a quill. The shop of course was also amazing. One of the best places I have ever visited. This really satisfied the Jane Austen fan in me ☺️

Enjoyed this museum. And found it interesting You get a introductionery talk then pictures and things to read. A short film then you can dress up if u wish. It is quite expensive. Staff helpful.

My return trip to Bath was exciting! This time I was able to explore the Jane Austen energy that greeted me upon arrival. Walking the streets to this destination, I had to wonder, did I time travel or did the Georgian era women time travel, to help set the scene for Jane's life and stories. Upon entering this centre, I was pleased with the offerings. The entry ticket includes a very informative and well done guided introduction through Jane Austen's life followed by an amazing immersive self-guided tour. I loved how the staff was wonderfully dressed in character and nicely managed the flow of visitors very well. This place has a few surprises including a lovely tea room for a proper cuppa (if one chooses), a beautiful gift shop, and more immersion opportunities to integrate more into Jane's energy. Special thank you to King George III for his presence was truly felt on this UK trip and tied in beautifully with the time period of Jane's life. I look forward to tucking in with my special edition Emma book purchased here, continuing to work with Jane Austen's inspiring spirit, and writing my own unwritten story with Love. Cheers!

Brilliant experience at the Jane Austen Centre everything you need to know about Jane Austen there are Costumed characters, Waxwork of Jane,you can try your hand with authentic quill and ink.A fun things to do while there is get dressed up in Regency costumes and take your own photos and so much more to do.The staff are wonderful really friendly and willing to engage with you which really enhances the experience.Great gift shop.When you finish in the centre pop up stairs to the Regency Tea Room for tea and cake, lots of flavours of tea .You can have a full afternoon of tea.Staff in the tea room like in the centre are really nice and friendly . Definitely worth a visit

Really fun museum with lots of great information and artifacts from Jane Austen’s life and family, film adaptations, and cultural impact.

A very pleasant tour. The staff members giving the tour was very knowledgeable about Jane Austen and her family, I asked follow up questions after the introduction portion of the tour and had a great discussion with the tour guide. Nice organised self-guided tour after the introduction with the tour guide. Some fun interactive activities for all ages included; writing a letter with a quill at a writing desk, dressing up (I didn't do that) and a nice gift shop at the end (which was expensive for some items). I will say, it's not wheelchair accessible and there are narrow stairs to climb up and down from, so those with mobility challenges would need to take care. I'd also suggest having subtitles included in the short videos (I can't recall if they're in all of them or not), for those that be be hearing impaired or hard of hearing. Overall though, a really pleasant experience.

We recently visited the Jane Austen Centre in Bath and had a lovely experience overall. The staff were absolutely wonderful—warm, knowledgeable, and fully in character, which added a delightful touch to the visit. However, I did feel that the experience could have been more interactive. The centre consists of multiple rooms, starting with a waiting area, followed by a room where a costumed staff member gives a talk on Jane Austen’s history, and then another room showing a BBC documentary about her life. While I appreciated the opportunity to watch the film, it’s something I could easily view at home, and I had expected something more immersive—perhaps actors bringing Austen’s world to life in a more engaging way. The photo area was a nice addition, but I found the lighting created unflattering shadows, which made the pictures look a bit eerie. It would have been a wonderful touch if the centre offered printed souvenir photos in a themed frame, rather than just having visitors take their own. The decor throughout was beautiful, and I certainly came away feeling more informed about Austen’s life and legacy. The gift shop had some lovely items, though I felt many of the products could be found elsewhere. As a book collector, I was hoping the special edition books would feel more unique, but I’ve seen more impressive editions in standard bookshops. Overall, the Jane Austen Centre is a charming place with a great atmosphere, but I do wish there were more interactive elements to make the visit feel truly special. Still, it’s a delightful experience for Austen fans and history lovers alike. 4/5.

We had a wonderful time here! My kids (ages 10 and 15) don't know anything about Jane Austen, and were NOT excited to go, but our tour guide was a gem! She was so knowledgeable and made it a very engaging presentation, and the rest of the museum was lovely and interactive. My favorite thing we did in Bath!

Great tour of the Jane Austen Centre. The staff were very good portraying the characters and I was very impressed with the lady from the beginning of the tour who was a character from Northanger Abbey and who gave a long presentation on Jane Austen. She spoke with a beautiful renaissance voice as do all the staff. It was a lovely visit and lots of great information on Jane Austen.

Fun experience for Austen fans. Although informative and fun (the tour guides dress in period costumes and take on the role of one of the characters in Jane's work) there were few to no items that actually belonged to Jane. While she did live in Bath, this was not her home. Still a fun way to spend a couple of hours for Austen fans however and the gift shop had tons of cute items.

The experience was super fun and interesting, the guides were hilarious and so over the top in character. Loved the dress ups as well!

Wonderful visit. Really engaging. Staff clearly love what they do. Would have appreciated more guidance or engagement from staff beyond the 10 minutes at the start. Not sure it was value for money in that regard.

I loved visiting the Jane Austen Centre. My tour guide was Harriet Smith (character from Emma). She was lovely and jovial. I find out more about Jane Austen and her life in Georgian England. I would visit again xx

Our guide was truly a wonderful dude. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. Made us laugh and he looked great in his Jane Austin era costume. Lots of great little trinkets, shopping bags, books, bits n bobs to buy in the shop too. You can tell, much effort goes into giving guests a fun and interactive Jane Austin experience. Highly recommend.