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The Jane Austen Centre

40 Gay Street, BA1 2NT, England
44 (0) 1225 443000
Outside the Jane Austen Centre at night
Front entrance of Jane Austen Center
The Royal Crescent in Jane Austen's time
Yummy food at the tearooms
49 visitor photos
Ranked #3 of 32 shopping in Bath
3.5 of 5 stars 273 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums, Speciality Shops
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Traveller Description: The Jane Austen Centre offers you a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen’s... more »
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Salem, MA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
“Not worth a visit”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not so great, very little to see and Bath had such a weak connection to Jane Austen it seemed like the center was trying too hard to make something seem more important than it really was. More

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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Cute little place, liked it.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

As a Jane Austen fan this visit was a must. I knew the center was in a house so I knew what to expect. The presentation was nicely done and the exhibtion well presented. It covered many aspects of what was life during Jane Austen’s days. I didn’t get to make a guided tour of Bath, it seems like it... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Loved it but man could get bored!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We visited this place during our roadtrip through England in May 2012. My boyfriend was quite bored but I really enjoyed the visit. There are loads of interesting stuff about the era, enjoyed the live presentation at the beginning by one of the staff members dressed in period clothes. You can try on hats which is great fun. If you... More

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London, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Good and bad experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We enjoyed our visit and thought the collection although quite small very interesting. The talk about her life was very good and the girl presenter was excellent. However we then visited the tea shop and was not impressed by the kitchen supervisor who although not rude was quite short with us. Overall the museum and tea shop are a little... More

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Ilminster, Somerset
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“A little disappointed”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

The main thing is really a fairly boring video - great if you are an ardent fan but otherwise a little boring. Shop is nice but a bit expensive. More

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Bathbluesman, Manager at The Jane Austen Centre, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear Lady Flavia, Thank you for your coments about The Jane Austen Centre. We are very sorry to hear that you found the visit a little disappointing here in Bath. Indeed, our centre is very small and space is of course limited. However, we are currently changing our exhibition and would love to see you again in future when you... More

Benton City, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Jane Austen Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Love the Jane Austen walking tour... for those fans this is an inexpensive way to see Bath from your favorite authors perspective... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“A Great Place on a (very) rainy day”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Loved the guide, very knowledgeable and informed, lots of things to see and a nice tea room for a good cup of tea, with great service More

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Bathbluesman, Manager at The Jane Austen Centre, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear Sarah C, Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your time here in Bath at the Jane Austen Centre, despite the English weather. A cup of tea is the best remedy for a cold rainy day and we hope to see you again! Thank you for your visit! More

Canterbury Kent
1 review
“Excellent attraction”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

a very well presented museum. The talk at the beginning was very interesting. The guide certainly had a passion for Jane Austin and her life and books which she passed on to all the visitors. I have watched the jane austin DVDs but have never read her books after this visit i now want to read them for myself. A... More

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Bathbluesman, Manager at The Jane Austen Centre, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Julie B, Thank you for your lovely comments on your visit to the Jane Austen Centre in Bath. We are glad you enjoyed your time here and have been inspired to read Jane Austen's novels. We strive to always encourage others in their passion for Jane Austen and it is wonderful to meet and inform such devoted fans. Thank you... More

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
1 review
“Jane Austen's Bath Tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

A friend of mine is visiting and wanted to see Bath as Jane Austin knew it, so we went on the tour from outside the KC exchange. Our tour guide was named Penny and she was excellent! It is very nice to have a tour guide who is passionate about the subject, as well as being humorous, engaging, and knowledgeable... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Becoming Jane (for a couple of hours) ...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I loved the mixture of a short talk at the beginning, followed by a stroll through the 'museum', a video and then trying on bonnets and posing with some fans. Brilliant! More

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