Stepping into Jane Austen's world
Step into the elegant world of Jane Austen and discover how her years in Bath shaped one of literature’s most beloved voices.
Be guided by our talented character actors, who bring the Regency era vividly to life with wit, warmth and fascinating insight. Their entertaining performances transform history into a lively and memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
Why simply learn about history when you can step into it? Dress in authentic Regency style from our extensive collection of gowns, bonnets, coats, spencers and accessories. Sample traditional Regency treats.
Try your hand at writing with quill and ink. And, of course, capture the moment with a photograph beside our world-famous Austen waxwork.
There is so much to see, so much to do, and so much to delight in. Join us in Bath — and let Jane Austen’s world sweep you off your feet.
Tickets for the Jane Austen Centre (Bath)
- Adult Ticket Online - £17.00
- Concessions (Students & Over 60's) - £15.50
- Child Ticket - £9.50
- Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) - £39
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Afternoon Tea at the Regency Tea Room in Bath
Awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
After your visit, enjoy a pot of real leaf tea, some home-made cake, a delicious cream tea or a tasty light lunch upstairs in the famous Regency Tea Room.
We have achieved Tea Guild ‘Award of Excellence’ status so you can expect an exceptional level of quality and service.
Group Visits:
If you would like to find out more information about group bookings or have any other questions please see our group visits page here.
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The Jane Austen Experience in London
The Jane Austen Experience in London invites you to step into the elegant world of Jane Austen in the heart of London.
Just a short walk from Oxford Circus, The Jane Austen Experience in London allows you to immerse yourself in the charm, wit, and romance of Regency England.
Building on the legacy of The Jane Austen Centre in Bath, our new Jane Austen London Experience brings another chapter of her story to life.
Tickets:
- Adult Ticket Online - £19.50
- Concessions (Students & Over 60's) - £17.50
- Child Ticket - £11.50
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The Jane Austen Festival
Ten wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath.
The Jane Austen Festival in Bath is the largest and longest running Jane Austen Festival in the world. The first Festival in 2001 took place over a single weekend and has since grown into a 10 day programme, drawing over 5000 people from around the world.
The festival begins with our Regency Costumed Promenade, which has been filling the streets of Bath with over 900 people in Regency dress and since 2004 holds the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest gathering of people dressed in Regency costumes’. Full of bonnets, soldiers, and drummers the backdrop of Georgian Bath transports visitors back to the time of Jane Austen.
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Jane Austen in bath
Discover the years that transformed Jane Austen from an observant young writer into one of Britain’s most perceptive storytellers.
From 1801, Austen made her home in the dazzling spa city of Bath — a place celebrated for its healing waters, elegant assemblies and vibrant social life. Here, amid candlelit ballrooms and morning promenades, she absorbed the rhythms of fashionable society that would later sparkle across the pages of her fiction.
Two of her most beloved novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, are set in Bath, capturing its charm, ambition, gossip and intrigue. As you explore, imagine Austen strolling beneath the sweeping curve of the Royal Crescent, or crossing the elegant Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon — landmarks that still echo with the spirit of the Georgian age.
But Bath offered more than architectural splendour. It provided Austen with a living stage upon which the dramas of class, courtship and reputation played out daily. Her keen observations of social ambition, rigid hierarchies and the quiet resilience of women became defining themes in her work — themes that continue to resonate with readers around the world.
Bel après-midi
"Nous avons passé quelques-unes à quelques heures au Jane Austen Center. La première apprentissage sur Jane et sa vie ici à Bath, la seconde en profitant d'un délicieux (thé de l'après-midi avec M. Darcy '. Besoin d'être un fan de Jane Austin pour apprécier l'histoire et les gâteaux. "
Belle expérience
"Super petit musée avec beaucoup à lire et à apprendre. Vraiment bien affiché. Il y a une bonne variété d'informations et un endroit amusant pour m'habiller. J'ai aussi adoré les photos du film. Le personnel était charmant et très accueillant."
Une expérience intéressante, que vous soyez un fan d'Austen ou non.
"A appris beaucoup de choses sur Jane Austen et comment son temps à Bath a influencé ses deux derniers livres, a appris son arbre généalogique et a pu voir les types de vêtements qui étaient portés dans la journée. Je pense que le centre est une visite intéressante Peu importe si vous êtes un fan d'Austen ou non. "
