Museums & Galleries · Bath
Jane Austen Centre
📍 BA1 2NT
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- Regency exhibition exploring how Bath shaped Jane Austen
- Afternoon tea in the Regency Tea Room
- Shop for Jane Austen-inspired literary gifts
- World's largest Jane Austen festival held annually
- Online gift shop with worldwide shipping
The Jane Austen Centre is a Regency-themed museum in Bath exploring how the city shaped Jane Austen's life and writing, with an accompanying Regency Tea Room serving afternoon tea and light lunches, plus a gift shop offering literary and Regency-inspired items. It suits fans of Austen's novels, history lovers and anyone wanting a classic Bath afternoon tea experience. The centre is less than 15 minutes' walk from Bath Spa station, and nearby public parking is available at Charlotte Street and Broad Street car parks. For a longer visit, the attraction sits within Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, where there are 55 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with an overnight stay.
Practical details
- Parking
- Nearest public car parks are Charlotte Street and Broad Street
- Booking
- Advance booking advised for Mr. Darcy's Afternoon Tea
- Dogs
- Dogs not allowed in the Regency Tea Room, except assistance dogs
- Accessibility
- Charlotte Street car park has 26 disabled spaces
From the attraction's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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