Historic houses · South West England
41, Gay Street
In or near Bathford.
41, Gay Street — Grade I listed house in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
41, Gay Street is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Designed by John Wood. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5528646. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed house in Bath, Somerset, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3840°, -2.3631°.
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Official information
The Jane Austen Centre offers visitors an immersive experience into the life and works of the renowned author. Guests can explore exhibitions that highlight Austen's time in Bath, view period costumes, and participate in interactive activities such as writing with a quill. The centre also features costumed guides who provide engaging presentations about Austen's life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
41, Gay Street is a historic house located in Bath and North East Somerset, South-East England. This Grade I listed building was designed by architect John Wood. It is situated within an area designated as both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3840, -2.3631
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Phone
- +44 1225 443000
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Sa 10:00-17:30
- Official site
- www.janeausten.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17526243 (CC0)
- commons: 41 Gay Street.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 41, Gay Street?
- 41, Gay Street is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2NT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is 41, Gay Street?
- 41, Gay Street — Grade I listed house in Bath, Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to 41, Gay Street?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2NT.
- Is 41, Gay Street a listed building?
- 41, Gay Street is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is 41, Gay Street a protected site?
- Yes — 41, Gay Street is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to 41, Gay Street?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2NT.