Jane Austen Centre
City Centre, Bath
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Small museum chronicling the life & times of the famous writer Jane Austen, plus a Regency tearoom. Summary via Google
About Jane Austen Centre
A small museum devoted to Jane Austen occupies 40 Gay Street in Bath's city centre, with exhibits covering her life and times. Visitors can try on Regency dress and write with a quill pen.
The on-site tearoom serves afternoon tea. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:45 AM – 5:30 PM
What's nearby
- Regency Tea Room next door
- Bath Academy next door
- Chandos Deli next door
- Queen Square next door
- Waitrose & Partners 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this center offers an informative and entertaining glimpse into Jane Austen's life, with interactive elements like dressing up in Regency costumes and writing with a quill. Visitors also highlight the delicious afternoon tea and the friendly, knowledgeable staff who stay in character.
Some reviews mention the prices can be overpriced.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (4,848 reviews)
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Bath
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.