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Jane Austen knew Bath as a thriving spa resort, popular with fashionable society. Visit Bath today and enjoy a vibrant city with great shopping, dining and plenty to see and do.

In the footsteps of Jane Austen

Free MP3 audio walking tour of Bath In the footsteps of Jane Austen is a free audio walking tour of Bath created by Bath Tourism Plus.

Download individual chapters: You can use the links below to download the chapters of the audio tour individually.
Tour Credits: Bath Tourism Plus would like to thank Sulis Guides Ltd and Acoustiguide for their assistance with the creation and production of this tour.

Accommodation and Lodgings

Bath & beyond offers a wide range of accommodation. Stay in a hotel or guest house located in the Grand Georgian terraces or enjoy a stay in the countryside surrounding Bath where Jane herself would often enjoy walking.

Things to Do

There is so much to see and do in Georgian Bath, our suggested itineraries will help you plan your visit to the city.

Itineraries: We have put together some suggested itineraries to help you plan your visit, if you would like further information contact the Tourist Information Centre on 0906 711 2000 (50p/min).

Festival and Events

Bath is a thriving, vibrant city with a year round calender of festivals, theatrical, musical and sporting events.

Taking Refreshment

In Jane Austen's time visitors flocked to Bath to 'take the waters' which was considered to be good for your health.

Explore Jane Austen Country

Bath is an ideal base to explore places that Jane visited and wrote about in her novels.

Bespoke Tours: Enjoy a bespoke Jane Austen tour with experienced guides who will take you to places across Southern England. See Jane Austen's home, film locations and settings for her novels. Scenic Travel offer bespoke tours for up to 6 people.

Jane Austen On Screen

Becoming Jane Starring Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy BECOMING JANE presents a fresh and surprising view of the young Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) and shows how a little-known love affair with the brilliant, roguish young Irishman, Tom Lefroy (James ...

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