Bath Abbey Jane Austen

In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth Bath Abbey presents Austens at the Abbey from 5 th April to 27 th September. There will be a programme of exciting events including a new display, guided tours, family activities, a film screening and our very popular Regency. Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary in Bath with this complete guide to events, exhibitions, tours, and experiences planned for 2025.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious first-timer, this insider's guide has everything you need to plan the perfect Austen. When the celebrated author Jane Austen made Bath her home, from 1801 to 1806, the city was a thriving spa resort, popular with fashionable society. Retrace Jane's steps on your visit to Bath and you will discover the same elegant yet vibrant city which provided inspiration for two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Austen 250 2025 marks the 250 th birthday of Jane. In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, Bath Abbey presents Austens at the Abbey from 5th April to 27th September. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in the city she called home! In 2025, Bath will host a year-long series of events, including Regency festivals, museum exhibitions, themed tours, and immersive experiences honouring one of the world's most beloved authors.

If you would prefer to do the tour yourself, you can download the attached document, which will guide you to the relevant memorials and explain how the person is connected to Jane Austen and her family. The attached document has images of the memorials so, even if you are unable to visit Bath Abbey, you can still enjoy the tour. The Abbey's curator and archivist, Dr Cathryn Spence, has been on a journey of discovery to dig up connections to the Austen family.

She has uncovered the portrait of a dashing young organist called Thomas Field who was the Director of Music who played at Abbey services during the period of time Jane lived in Bath. To mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, Bath Abbey is excited to announce Austens at the Abbey, a special programme of events that highlights the Abbey's connections to the iconic author and her family. Running from Saturday 5.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa - Visit Bath Beyond Bath Combine Bath with a visit to Austen's former house in Winchester, her resting place in Hampshire, and Chatsworth House in the Peak District - used in the 2005 adaption of Pride & Prejudice. Step into the world of Jane Austen and experience the timeless romance of Pride and Prejudice like never before, in the breathtaking setting of Bath Abbey. As part of the 250-year celebration of Jane Austen, FilmBath is proud to present a very special screening of this beloved classic.

Surrounded by the grandeur of one of Bath's most iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the sweeping story of.