Jane Austen Centre, Bath

Name: Jane Austen Centre
Address: 40 Gay St, Bath, BA1 2NT, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 443000

#12 among attractions in Bath

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath, Somerset, England, is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience, and the effect that visiting and living in the city had on her and her writing. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°23'3"N, 2°21'47"W

Address

40 Gay StBath BA1 2NT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1225 443000

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Day trips

Jane Austen Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Art Gallery, Pulteney Bridge, Corridor, Komedia.

~1150 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic and picturesque city of Bath, the Victoria Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting tourists and art aficionados alike to explore its diverse collection of art spanning several centuries.
~1250 ftE
Picturesque bridge lined with shops
Pulteney Bridge, Bath
7 min walk • Pulteney Bridge is a bridge over the River Avon in Bath, England. It was completed by 1774, and connected the city with the land of the Pulteney family which it wished to develop.
~1140 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Corridor, Bath
6 min walk • The Corridor is one of the world's earliest retail arcades, designed by architect Henry Goodridge and built in 1825, in Bath, Somerset, England. The fashion for arranging shops in arcades arose in Paris in the late 18th Century. The Corridor followed the trend set by London's Burlington Arcade.
~940 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Komedia, Bath
5 min walk • Komedia is an arts and entertainment company which operates venues in the United Kingdom at Brighton and Bath, and a management and production company Komedia Entertainment. Beyond hosting live comedy, the venues also host music, cabaret, theatre and shows for children, featuring local, national and international performers.
~730 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Bath
4 min walk • The Theatre Royal in Bath, England, was built in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it has been described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".
~1050 ftSW
Displays on the astronomer's life and work
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath
6 min walk • The Herschel Museum of Astronomy at 19 New King Street, Bath, England, is a museum that was inaugurated in 1981. It is located in a town house that was formerly the home of William Herschel and his sister Caroline.
~840 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Fashion Museum, Bath
5 min walk • The Fashion Museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms in Bath, Somerset, England. The collection was started by Doris Langley Moore, who gave her collection of costumes to the city of Bath in 1963.
~810 ftN
Museum, Restaurant
Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath
4 min walk • The Bath Assembly Rooms, designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, are a set of assembly rooms located in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in England which are now open to the public as a visitor attraction.
~550 ftE
Church
Octagon Chapel, Bath
3 min walk • The Octagon Chapel in Milsom Street, Bath, Somerset, England was built in 1767 and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
~280 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath
2 min walk • Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights is an independent bookshop in Bath, Somerset. It was founded by former lawyer and derivatives trader Nic Bottomley. In 2009, it was the official bookseller of the Bath Literary Festival. In 2011, it won the Bookseller's Award for Independent Bookshop of the Year, which it had won previously in 2008.
~280 ftS
Georgian architecture, Park
Queen Square, Bath
2 min walk • Queen Square is a square of Georgian houses in the city of Bath, England. Queen Square is the first element in "the most important architectural sequence in Bath", which includes the Circus and the Royal Crescent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jane Austen Centre open?

Jane Austen Centre is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9:45 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jane Austen Centre?

Nearby attractions include Queen Square, Bath (2 min walk), Gay Street, Bath (2 min walk), Wood Street, Bath (2 min walk), Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, Bath (2 min walk).

How to get to Jane Austen Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jane Austen Centre:

Bus

Milsom Street Sg • Lines: 31 (2 min walk)
Monmouth Place Gd • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (14 min walk)
Oldfield Park (21 min walk)