The Jane Austen Centre

Description

The Jane Austen Centre, 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. 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.

Price starts from £17.00 for Adults(18 years and over), £9.50 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £39.00 for Family(2 Adults and up to 4 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • 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.

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.

Facilities

Parking: The Nearest public parking car park is Charlotte Street and Broad Street. Open 24 hours a day with 1,056 spaces including 26 disabled spaces charged at the standard rate.

What to see

Things to Do in Bath:

  • What can we visit: There are so many things to do in the Georgian City of Bath. If you ask what to do when you are thinking of a visit, you will be overwhelmed by the choice of venues and historic sites.
  • Travel centuries in a few steps: Bath is the only UK city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the pages of one of Austen’s classic novels as you stroll past mellow architectural masterpieces like the Royal Crescent and the Circus, or celebrate Bath's most famous resident at the Jane Austen Centre.
  • Experience local treasures: Unwind in chic cocktail bars and welcoming traditional pubs, then dip into a rich evening scene that embraces comedy, live music and theatre. Head to Green Park Brasserie for free live jazz music and award-winning food and drink, catch a show at Theatre Royal Bath or enjoy after-hours entertainment at Komedia Bath. If that isn’t enough, there’s also a year-round programme of special events and festivals.
  • Bath's Hot Springs: It goes without saying that no trip to Bath is complete without taking the waters. Relax and unwind in natural hot springs that have been a magnet to visitors for millennia. 
  • See the city: If it’s retail therapy you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Bath is a shopping superstar, boasting an unbeatable choice of independent retailers selling tempting one-of-a-kind items (plus, of course, the full complement of major high street names).
  • Tootbus Tours: Tootbus offers a hop-on hop-off bus tour in Bath, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy stunning views from the top deck of an open-top bus while discovering Bath’s most iconic landmarks and historic neighborhoods. 

For more information please visit: https://janeausten.co.uk/pages/things-to-do-in-bath

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Adult Ticket Online: £17.00
  • Child Ticket: £9.50
  • Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children): £39.00
  • Concessions (Students & Over 60's): £15.50

Pricing URL: https://janeausten.co.uk/products/jane-austen-centre-admission-tickets

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Spring (5 Apr- 31 June): Daily 9.45am - 5:30pm.
  • Summer (1 July- 21 Sept): Daily  9:45 - 6:00pm.
  • Autumn (22 Sept - 2 Nov): Daily 10am - 5:30pm.
  • Winter (3 Nov- 4 Apr): Sun - Fri 10am - 4:30pm & Saturday 10am - 5:30pm.

Address: The Jane Austen Centre, 40 Gay Street, Bath BA1 2NT, England, UK

Post Code: BA1 2NT

Council: Bath and North East

County: Somerset

  • By Car: The Nearest public parking car park is Charlotte Street and Broad Street.Map of Charlotte Street Car Park, Bath, BA1 2NE. Open 24 hours a day with 1,056 spaces including 26 disabled spaces charged at the standard rate.
  • By Train: The Centre of Bath has one main train station called Bath Spa with frequent high-speed connections from London Paddington. The Jane Austen Centre is less than 15 minutes walk from here.
  • By Bus or Coach: Bath Bus station is situated in the centre of Bath and is less then a 15 minutes walk from the Jane Austen Centre. With regular coach services running from London Victoria, Heathrow, and Gatwick Airport.
  • Parking: The Nearest public parking car park is Charlotte Street and Broad Street. Open 24 hours a day with 1,056 spaces including 26 disabled spaces charged at the standard rate.

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