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When the celebrated author Jane Austen made Bath her home, from 1801 to 1806, the city was a thriving spa resort, popular with fashionable society.
Retrace Jane’s steps on your visit to Bath and you will discover the same elegant yet vibrant city which provided inspiration for two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
Austen 250
2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, one of Bath’s most famous former residents, and you’re invited to the festivities!
Visit Bath this year and celebrate the immensely talented author’s life and work with a series of exciting special events, offers, and packages across the city, from January all the way through to the big day itself on 16 December.
Discover Bath’s influence on Jane from her time living here in the early 1800s by following in her footsteps over 200 years later. As you wander around our beautiful World Heritage city, you’ll find it easy to picture the Regency-era Bath Jane brought to life so vividly in the pages of her novels Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.
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Image: The Jane Austen Festival
Whether it’s dressing up with fellow Jane Austen fans as one of her much-loved characters, learning more about Jane’s connection to Bath with special talks, tours and trails, exploring stunning Bath locations used in screen adaptations of Jane’s novels, or toasting Jane’s memory over delectable food and drink, you’re sure to find the perfect way to observe this momentous Austen anniversary!
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Image: No.1 Royal Crescent
Book on to In and Beyond Bath’s new ‘Austentatious’ day tour, which will take you to locations across Bath, the Cotswolds, and Lacock with connections to Austen, including a sumptuous lunch in an ancient country inn.
Or, stay in the city centre and join one of Strictly Jane Austen's walking tours, where you'll be led by an expert guide to the very same Bath locations Jane frequented over two centuries ago, and hear fascinating stories from the city during the time she lived there.
Local guide Fred Mawer's Jane Austen Walking Tour will also take you to the author's former haunts, as well as the locations in the city used in screen adaptations of her works, including Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
Image: Jane Austen Afternoon Tea at The Pump Room Restaurant, credit Searcy's
Austen writes in Mansfield Park that "one should be very glad of a little tea," and we couldn't agree more! Head to the grandeur of The Pump Room Restaurant and indulge in their Jane Austen Afternoon Tea, uniquely inspired by the author's life and the era in which she lived and wrote. Or head out to the leafy suburbs and savour The Bath Priory's elegantly crafted Regency afternoon tea, bedecked with traditional delicacies fit to honour 250 years of Austen.
You’ll also find a tempting range of themed packages at some of Bath’s most luxurious hotels, such as The Gainsborough Bath Spa’s six-day celebration, featuring talks with Austen experts, walking tours, workshops, entry to No.1 Royal Crescent, celebratory meals, and much more.
Image: The Gainsborough Bath Spa
There's a very special Austen 250 package waiting for you at The Queensberry Hotel, where you'll not only enjoy a two-night stay in the opulent townhouse, but also receive two complimentary tickets to the nearby Jane Austen Centre, and a fabulous Austen-themed tote bag to keep!
Around Bath and nearby Bristol, you’ll find many locations used in various big (and small) screen adaptations of Austen’s work, not least Sanditon, her famously unfinished novel. Don't miss your chance to follow in the footsteps of Jane's nephew and biographer, the Reverend J.E. Austen, and discover the delights of Longleat, to the south of the city.
Combine Bath with other destinations for the perfect Austen 250 trip around England. Visit Jane Austen’s House in Winchester along with the Cathedral where she was laid to rest and Steventon, also in Hampshire, where she was born. Travel further north to the Peak District with a trip to Chatsworth House, or should we say ‘Pemberley,’ the home of Mr Darcy in the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Keep an eye on the Visit Bath website to find out what’s in store throughout the year, and get some inspiration for your very own Jane Austen 250 experience in Bath!
Discover Austen's Bath
There are plenty of ways to discover Jane Austen's Bath. Plan a visit to the Jane Austen Centre during your trip, or join in the Jane Austen Festival for a more immersive experience.
Indulge in some Regency-inspired activities such as taking to the naturally warm waters at Thermae Bath Spa and promenading along elegant Georgian streets on a Jane Austen tour. Begin at Gravel Walk, the Lover's Lane of Jane Austen's day and the setting for a touching love scene in Persuasion. As you stroll along Gravel Walk, look out for the discreet door into the Georgian Garden, which has been sympathetically restored to how it would have appeared in Jane Austen’s time.
Enjoy a quintessential afternoon tea at The Pump Room, once described by Austen as the place where 'every creature in Bath was to be seen in the room at different periods of the fashionable hours.' Alternatively, sample a taste of time gone by at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House.
Then rest your head, after a day about town, in the grandeur of a four-poster bed or a charming period townhouse, ideal for families or small groups.
Whatever your Jane Austen experience, you are sure to share Catherine Morland’s sentiment in Northanger Abbey: 'They arrived in Bath. Catherine was all eager delight; her eyes were here, there, everywhere, as they approached its fine and striking environs, and afterwards drove through those streets which conducted them to the hotel. She was come to be happy, and she felt happy already.'
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday in Bath...
In 2025, Bath celebrates the 250th birthday of its most famous former resident with a range of very special events, activities, experiences, and hotel packages.
Immerse yourself in Austen's Bath by booking a stay at accommodation with a connection to the author.
Find out where you can indulge in Austen-inspired eating and drinking in Bath.
Discover how the city of Bath came to feature in Austen’s novels and what life looked like at the time.
Release your inner Janeite with our top suggestions for your Regency-style stay…
Alice Hodges from The Jane Austen Centre takes us through the real-world story of the author's life in the city.
Take our quiz to find out which of Jane Austen's best-loved characters you're most similar to, with some Bath recommendations to boot!
Jane Austen attractions, tours, trails, and special events...
Immerse yourself in everything Austen at The Jane Austen Centre.- 1 Apr 202531 Oct 2025
- 1 Nov 202531 Mar 2026
- Step back 250 years to explore a fascinating Georgian townhouse.
- 1 Feb 202531 Dec 2025
- Fascinating art exhibitions in an impressively majestic setting.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- The Pump Room restaurant is open for morning coffee and afternoon tea daily.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- An enlightening tour of Bath from Roman to Georgian and the present day.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- Bath’s most Austen-tatious travel company - Expert Guided Tours of Jane Austen's Bath & unique curated experiences.
- 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
- Follow the trail to find out about Jane Austen’s life around Sydney Gardens.
Explore Georgian Bath with In the Footsteps of Jane Austen, a free audio walking tour of the city, created by Visit Bath.
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Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 422462Bath
In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th Birthday, Bath Abbey is proud to present their new exhibition about Jane Austen.
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- 5 Apr 2025to27 Sept 2025
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The Bath Priory Restaurant, Weston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2XTTelephone
+44 (0)1225 533 1922Bath
Step into the world of Jane Austen at The Bath Priory with our elegantly crafted Regency Afternoon Tea, honouring 250 years of the beloved author.
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- 7 May 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:30 - 16:00
Bath
In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, the Bath BID has worked in collaboration with the Jane Austen Festival to create a Jane Austen themed character trail through Bath.
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- 31 May 2025to22 Sept 2025
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Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 422462Bath
On this special after-hours tour, when the Abbey is closed to the public, costumed guides bring history to life as they introduce you to these 18th century residents of Bath.
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Topping & Company Booksellers, York Street, Bath, BA1 1NGBath
Topping and Co. is thrilled to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a week of captivating literary events dedicated to the iconic author and her enduring legacy.
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- 23 June 2025to4 July 2025
Bath
This free exhibition at The Guildhall showcases, for the first time since 1923, a selection of extraordinary books and fine bindings from the Bath Record Office collection.
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- 27 June 2025to28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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High Street, Bath, BA1 5AWTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 477793Bath
In 2025 there will be two Summer Balls to give as much opportunity to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth as possible.
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- 28 June 2025
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Dukes Hotel Bath, Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DNTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 787960Bath
Looking for a unique and memorable Jane Austen Festival experience? Duke's Hotel has teamed up with Make Creative Studio for a 2-hour reticule workshop offering the perfect blend of creativity and Regency charm.
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- 28 June 2025Open 13:30 - 15:30
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The Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AWBath
Dive into the world of Sanditon with this seaside-themed summer ball! Celebrate Jane Austen’s legacy with an evening of Regency-style dancing, music, and coastal-inspired elegance.
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- 28 June 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
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The Artpad, 62 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4BSBath
This workshop invites you to spend a morning in a beautiful Georgian studio on Great Pulteney Street, customising your own reticule to match your Regency finery.
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- 28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
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The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PDTelephone
+44 (0) 1749 988111Wells
This funny, fast-paced, and faithful new adaptation from the critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company features live music, audience interaction, romance, and heartbreak.
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- 2 July 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
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No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerst, BA1 2LRTelephone
+44 (0) 1225428126Bath
Letters, contemporary responses and the only manuscript she wrote in Bath will reveal the highs and lows of Jane Austen's time in Bath, as this exhibition exposes how turbulence and loss cast a long shadow over the time she spent here.
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- 5 July 2025to2 Nov 2025Various Opening Times
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Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, South Glos, BS36 1SETelephone
+44 (0) 117 403 1536Winterbourne, Bristol
Elinor Dashwood has a lot of good Sense. Her sister Marianne Dashwood has an excess of Sensibility. Together they make a snappy title for Jane Austen's classic novel of scandals, scoundrels and severely sprained ankles.
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- 24 July 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
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Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 422462Bath
You are invited to join Bath Abbey’s Learning team and new characters from the Natural Theatre Company for special days to celebrate the anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth.
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- 2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 20 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
The world premiere stage adaptation of P.D. James’s best-selling novel comes to Bath this summer, a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue in Regency England.
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- 5 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025
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Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
The 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners, Emma.
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- 11 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025
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The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4DBTelephone
+44 (0) 1225388569Bathwick, Bath
In the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen's birth, the Holburne Museum's autumn display will offer audiences the opportunity to see the artwork behind some of Austen's most beloved novels.
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- 11 Sept 2025to11 Jan 2026
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No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2LRBath
Visitors are warmly invited to No.1 Royal Crescent for a delightful afternoon tea experience, hosted by the renowned Choux Box Patisserie.
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- 12 Sept 2025Open 13:45 - 17:30
Bath
Nine wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath.
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- 12 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
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Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 463 362Bath
Step into the world of Jane Austen and experience the timeless romance of Pride and Prejudice like never before, in the breath taking setting of Bath Abbey.
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- 13 Sept 2025
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Bath Abbey, Bath, BA1 1LTTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 422462Bath
In celebration of the Jane Austen festival, this service of Sung Eucharist will be a specially themed service to encompass some Regency church elements and music.
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- 14 Sept 2025Open 11:30 - 12:30
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Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ETTelephone
+44 (0) 1225 448844Bath
Gill Hornby, author of three novels based on Jane Austen themes and a biography for young readers will be in conversation with Jane Tapley, Special Events Organiser at the theatre as part of the Jane Austen Festival celebrations for the 250th…
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- 18 Sept 2025
Bath
In honour of the 250th anniversary of the iconic writer Jane Austen, Strictly Jane Austen are offering exclusive celebration spanning six days in both Spring and Autumn 2025.
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- 13 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025
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