Type: Museum
Celebrating Bath’s most famous resident, The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen’s life and writing. ‘Live’ Guides, costume, film, superb giftshop and an authentic period atmosphere await you at this premier attraction.
Don't forget to visit our Regency themed Tea Rooms. Enjoy a pot of real leaf tea, some home made cake or a delicious light snack. The Tea Rooms have splendid rooftop views over the city.
Opening times:
April to October: 9:45am - 5.30pm everyday. Late opening July and August - Thursday to Saturday until 7pm
November to March: Sun - Fri 11am - 4.30pm Sat 9:45am - 5.30pm
Closed Christmas and New Year.
Jane Austen Centre tickets can be purchase from the Bath Tourist Information Centre, over the phone on 0844 847 5256 or direct at the Jane Austen Centre. Buy your entry from the Bath Tourist Information Centre and get 2 delicious Cream Teas for the price of 1 at the Regency Tea Rooms.
Grading:
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2011
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Summer Opening (01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:45 | 17:30 |
| Winter Opening (01/11/2012 - 31/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.45 per ticket |
| Child (6 - 15) | £4.25 per ticket |
| Child (under 6) | Free |
| Family (2 Adult + 4 Children) | £19.50 per ticket |
| Senior / Student | £5.95 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
- Gift Shop
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- Celebrity connection
- In town/city centre
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Children & Infants
- Accept Children Over 3
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - The Regency Tea Room on the 2nd floor has been awarded the Tea Guild's 'Award of Excellence'
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 1 hour
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Groups Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 12
- Open by appointment only
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Open all year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Road Directions
Junction 18 M4. Follow directions to Bath and park in Charlotte Street Car Park. Car park entrance is 100m from the Jane Austen Centre
Public Transport Directions
Located in the centre of Bath – just follow the signposts. Bath Spa railway 15 minutes. Park and Ride stop 100m.
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