16th December 2025 marks the 250th birthday of Jane Austen! Get your bonnets and Regency finery ready for a year filled with Jane Austen-themed parties and events to take part in. The most exciting being the Jane Austen Festival!
Not only did Jane Austen base two of her novels in Bath, but she is intrinsically connected to the city. Explore Jane Austen’s Bath below:
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Jane Austen at Walcot Street
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Dive into our latest blog post where we celebrate all things Jane Austen and the timeless magic of books!
What’s on
Jane Austen at Walcot Street
Discover the history of Jane Austen in the Walcot Street area, with special offers and installations celebrating Jane Austen’s connections to the area.
From exploring one of the churches Jane Austen attended with her mother to Jane Austen-inspired windows, there’s plenty to learn more about the life of Jane Austen.
Exhibitions
Bath Abbey
5th April – 27th September
Austens at the Abbey
Immerse yourself in the fascinating connections the Austen family has to Bath Abbey through a brand-new exhibition. Through their memorials, discover the captivating stories of doctors, sailors, musicians, an actor and an international businesswoman who are all linked to Jane Austen and her family. The exhibition is included in Bath Abbey’s regular admission and offers a new and intriguing understanding of Austen’s world.
No.1 Royal Crescent
5th July – 2nd November
The Most Tiresome Place in the World: Jane Austen & Bath
In 2025 No.1 Royal Crescent will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with the exhibition, The Most Tiresome Place in the World: Jane Austen & Bath.
The Holburne Museum
11th September – 11th January 2026
Illustrating Austen
In the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, our autumn display will offer audiences the chance to see the artwork behind their favourite Austen novels.
Centring around Austen’s stories and the characters she created, Illustrating Austen will demonstrate how our favourite characters came to life on the page and have evolved through the years, reflecting the changing times and new audiences.