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.
A lovely afternoon
"We spent a lovely couple of hours at the Jane Austen centre. The first learning about Jane and her life here in Bath, the second enjoying a delicious (and filling) 'afternoon tea with Mr Darcy'. Highly recommend - you don't need to be a Jane Austin fan to appreciate the history and the cakes."
Great experience
"Great little museum with lots to read and learn. Really well displayed. There is a good variety of information and a fun place to dress up. I also loved the photos from the film. The staff were lovely and very welcoming."
A worthwhile experience regardless if you're a Austen fan or not.
"Learned alot of things about Jane Austen and how her time in Bath influenced her last two books, learned about her family tree, and got to see the types of clothes that were worn back in the day. I feel the centre is a worthwhile visit regardless if you are an Austen fan or not."
