My husband brought me to Bath as a birthday trip and we really loved the Jane Austen centre. The staff were in period regency costume posing as characters from Jane’s novels. We had “Elizabeth Bennett” give us the introductory talk on Jane and she was fantastic, so knowledgable, nice, answered our questions and helped us with the costumes for the photo op with Mr Darcy. Highly recommend if you are in Bath.

The staff are very welcoming. There is an short introductory talk and then you are free to explore a small display. We enjoyed the video about buildings lived in by Jane Austen. We liked the costumes both on display and those available for trying on. We had a child in the group who enjoyed playing with a cup and ball toy and trying out a quill and ink. It was child friendly. We were able to leave the pushchair and then had to carry the child up and down stairs. It is not an essential place to visit in Bath.

Really enjoyed our visit! I am a Jane fan and loved the interactive talks, displays, and information. Once you buy a ticket, you wait for the introduction talk, and then you can wander through the rest of the centre/displays. All the staff were happy to answer questions and put on a show! Dressing up was fun. I thought the shop was a bit small, and it felt a bit cramped when lots of people came in, but really a small complaint!

We began our Bath weekend at the Jane Austen Centre, appropriately. We had ‘LadyCatherine’s Cream Tea’ as our lunch, a plain and a fruit scone, jam and cream, and choice of teas. We had Earl Grey. It was loose leaf tea, very well flavoured, and served in a pretty blue and white tea pot. We then went on a tour hosted by a young woman in the character of Harriet Smith from Emma. She was brilliant. We enjoyed dressing up in period costumes and taking photos. An interesting and very enjoyable start to a lovely weekend. Busy, but not rammed. Gift shop looked good too.

We felt rather disappointed with this Museum. You are allocated a set time for your visit so I was surprised to find it rather crammed, making it difficult to stop & read the boards & look at the exhibits. The tour starts with an actress giving you info about Jane & her life. This was OK but didn't tell me anything i didn't already know. There is also a film later in the tour about the places in Bath where she stayed. I found that more interesting. Towards the end of the tour is an area where you can dress up & that was a big attraction for kids & foreign tourists. Once again it was a small space with quite a few people trying on clothes & taking photos. I was actually bashed into by a foreign lady taking photos. I did enjoy the room with the film & Tv adaptation photos & information; nice pictures from Emma Thompson. The house itself is a bit small & dowdy; the stairs positively institutionalised! The staff , in costume, do their best to bring things to life, but we much preferred the Jane Austen House at Chawton in Hampshire. This is expensive for what it is.

We visited in October. We didn’t have time for the tour but did have the tea at the Regency Tea Room. We ordered the Tea with Mr. Darcy. It was quite good and reasonably priced. The warm scones were delicious. Staff were friendly.

What a wonderful fantastic visit for all jane austen fans and anyone else even if you haven't read her books. Staff are brilliant, friendly and informative. We had a cream tea in the regency tea rooms after which we thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou for a lovely visit.

Got a great welcome from a gentleman outside. As soon as the receptionist realised I had walking difficulties and might not make the stairs with a group, she called for 'Ann Elliot" to give us a private tour. "Mr Knightly" was also on hand to guide and answer our questions. We learnt a lot about Austin the person and her family who were so supportive of her. All the guides knew their stuff and clearly know Austin's work and the era inside out, so were able to answer all our questions. We thought it was lovely and had a wonderful couple of hours.

The tour gives a good summary of Jane Austen's background and life. Tour guide dresses up as one of the characters in her book. Brings us back in time, includes costumes for dressing up and photos. The tour guide was amusing, kept us entertained throughout the tour... he was totally into his character... Worth a visit if a fan of Jane Austen. Tickets could be bought at the Centre, gives 10% off at the shop and tea room.

Great little museum with lots to read and learn. Really well displayed. There is a good variety of information and a fun place to dress up. I also loved the photos from the film. The staff were lovely and very welcoming. A great experience indeed!