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You are invited to join Bath Abbey’s Learning team for special days to celebrate the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, including: 

• A new display of fascinating connections between those commemorated in the Abbey and the Austen family. 
• Special tours available throughout the day, revealing the memorials of the actor, singer, sailor and others who connected with the Austens.
• Fun crafts for families aged 4+, all with a Georgian theme. Free with admission or a Discovery Card.

Saturday 2 August: Prepare for a Party

• Listen to live dance music from Jane Austen’s time inside the Abbey between 10:30 and 2:30pm. Performed by musicians from Bath City Jubilee Waits.
• Come and write a letter or decorate a dance card with an ink pen then dress up in Georgian costumes to learn a simple dance. You’ll be ready for the ball!

Saturday 20 September: Regency Faces

• Meet Regency characters from the Natural Theatre and have fun discovering some of the larger-than-life characters who may have bumped into Jane and her family in Bath.
• Make a framed silhouette of your own profile with extra  fun features to turn you into a Elizabeth Bennet or Mr Darcy!