The Jane Austen Centre
Jane Austen exhibition and tea room, Gay Street
About The Jane Austen Centre
The Jane Austen Centre is an interactive exhibition about Jane Austen and her time in Bath, set in a Georgian townhouse at 40 Gay Street in the city centre. The centre says it explores how Bath shaped one of literature's best-loved voices. The first Jane Austen Festival was held here in 2001, and...
Highlights
- Introductory talk by a guide-actor
- Live Regency characters
- Regency costumes to try on
- Regency Tea Room
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Features & Facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a visit take?
The centre recommends allowing at least an hour for the exhibition, and at least another hour for afternoon tea.
Do I need to book?
Pre-booking is highly recommended. Exhibition and tea room tickets are booked separately.
Can I visit the tea room without an exhibition ticket?
Yes. The Regency Tea Room is on the second floor and can be visited on its own.
Is the centre wheelchair accessible?
Partly. A ramp gives access to the ground-floor exhibition, where accessible talks can be held, but there is no lift, so the first-floor talk room, the tea room and the basement toilets are not wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring my dog?
Only registered assistance dogs are allowed in the centre and the tea room.
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