Museums · South West England
Jane Austen Centre
In or near Bathford.
Jane Austen Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Jane Austen Centre is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Jane Austen Centre in Bath offers visitors an immersive experience into the life and works of the renowned author. Guests can explore exhibitions that highlight Austen's connection to Bath, view period costumes, and participate in interactive activities such as writing with a quill and dressing in Regency attire.
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
The Jane Austen Centre is a museum located in South-East England, postcode BA1. It is dedicated to the life and works of the renowned author Jane Austen, showcasing her literary contributions and the Regency period in which she lived.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3841, -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
- osm: way/557083339 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jane Austen Centre?
- Jane Austen Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 2NT), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Jane Austen Centre?
- Jane Austen Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jane Austen Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 2NT.
- Is Jane Austen Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Jane Austen Centre 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 Jane Austen Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 2NT.