In 2025, Bath is celebrating a big milestone — 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen in 1775. So, if you’re a fan of the iconic author, this is the year to visit! From dressing up as your favourite Austen character to walking the city’s streets where her novels were set, there are plenty of ways to dive into Jane’s world. Why not stay in one of Bath’s luxury hotels on a Jane Austen-themed package and experience the Regency-era charm she captured in her writing?
Jane Austen Festivals, Events, Performances and Exhibitions
- Jane Austen Festival 2025 (12-21 September): Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775. In celebration of this significant year in Austen’s history, the Jane Austen Festival will host a series of extra special events throughout 2025, including the September Festival. The Grand Regency Promenade is scheduled for Saturday, September 13.Expect extra special events throughout the year, including the famous Grand Regency Promenade on 13 September.
- Jane Austen Balls: Join one of three themed balls, from a Persuasion nautical ball (31 May) to a Sanditon seaside ball (28 June), and a special Yuletide Birthday Ball on 13 December at the Pump Room.
- The Jane Austen Centre: Step back in time with interactive exhibits and enjoy ‘Tea with Mr Darcy’ in the Regency Tea Room.
- Illustrating Austen at The Holburne Museum: Running from September 2025 to January 2026, this exhibition explores how illustrations of Austen’s characters have evolved over the years.
- An Audience with Lucy Worsley: Join historian Lucy Worsley on 27 May for a deep dive into Austen’s world at The Forum Bath.
- *Pride & Prejudice (*sort of)**: Catch this cheeky retelling of Austen’s classic at Theatre Royal Bath, 14-18 April.
- Austen Lost & Found: Bath’s Natural Theatre Company performs an immersive show throughout 2025, taking you on a witty exploration of Jane’s life.
Jane Austen Tours and Exhibitions
- Free Audio Walking Tour: Follow Jane’s footsteps around Bath with this self-guided tour, featuring excerpts from her letters and novels.
- In and Beyond Bath Tours: Spend a day exploring Bath, Lacock, and the Cotswolds on a special Jane Austen-themed tour.
- Jane Austen Bath Photo Tour: Visit her former lodgings and filming locations while snapping some iconic shots.
- Sydney Gardens Trail: Discover the pleasure gardens Jane wrote about and lived near between 1801 and 1804.
Food and Drink Experiences
- Sally Lunn’s: Don’t leave without trying the famous Sally Lunn bun in one of Bath’s oldest houses.
- Afternoon Tea at Roseate Villa: Enjoy a modern twist on a classic afternoon tea, including a Jane Austen blend.
- Afternoon Tea at The Pump Room: Sit under the chandeliers where Austen herself visited and sip spa water while listening to live classical music.
Jane Austen Themed Accommodation
- The Gainsborough Hotel: Join one of two six-day programmes in April or October 2025, featuring Regency dance workshops, talks, and visits to Lacock village, where Pride and Prejudice was filmed.
- Georgian Getaway at The Francis Hotel: A two-night stay with a tour of Bath’s Georgian treasures, followed by a Bridgerton-inspired cocktail.
- Mr Darcy’s Abode: Stay in this charming Georgian townhouse, perfect for a group trip to mark Austen’s 250th birthday.
- Hotel Indigo Bath: The Literary Hideaway Rooms, packed with books by Bath’s famous authors, create the perfect escape for any Austen fan.
Explore Further
Why not extend your Austen adventure with visits to her house in Winchester, her resting place in Hampshire, or even Chatsworth House, used in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice film?
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