What makes it 59% Baby-Friendly: Babies are admitted free and a change table exists, but pushchair storage is cramped, tearoom is up two flights, and no dedicated nursing space means carriers and advance planning are best.
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Short shows and exhibits cover key highlights without tiring baby.
Ground-Floor Exhibition Tour:
Join a 20-minute Regency-costumed talk then explore displays on Jane Austen’s time in Bath.
Tip: Use the provided seats to settle your baby and bring a carrier for easy stair access.
Regency Dress-Up and Photo:
Try on bonnets, spencers and coats from the Centre’s costume collection.
Tip: Have one adult hold the baby while the other snaps a waxwork photo for a classic keepsake.
Regency Tearoom Visit:
Enjoy Mr Darcy’s Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches and scones.
Tip: Check baby-seat availability with staff; avoid bringing pushchairs up the stairs.

Dhiraj Pradhan
Jane Austen was a prolific writer whose works on social satire have lived on for years. Her relevance, from movie adaptations to her relateable quotes, goes on to show her excellence. Wonderful, felt like we were transported back in Jane Austen's time and lived the experience.
Samuel Thompson
We visited during a small break and found the experience to be fun, albeit a little shorter than expected, lasting around 60 minutes. Tickets, both on the day and brought in advance, are provided in the shop, which can be problematic when busy. Once through, you wait in a lounge for the next performance. Once ready you enter a small performance room where a cast member playing a character from o...
Livia Toso
I had a lovely time at the Centre. Staff is friendly and really get in to the whole spirit of the characters. The visit is very organised and has a nice pace to it, you can go as fast or as slow as you want, to really take eeverything in. I've also booked for the Regency Tearoom and had a lovely traditional tea (Mr Darcy's). The food was delicious, the atmosphere was calm and pleasant.
Michelle Odeh
We started our trip there - what a way to start. My kids surprised me with a trip for my birthday. The host and staff were amazing - they made the experience real. They dressed the part and their subtle ways of talking was refreshing without being cheesy. Thank you for a lovely day.
Katie
If you're looking for a serious, highly detailed museum experience, this might not be it, but it's not a bad thing. The Jane Austen Centre is an entertaining and whimsical tribute to Jane Austen's life and work, not to be taken too seriously. The entire experience is made special by the staff, who are incredibly invested in their roles. Each of them adopts a name from Austen's novels. Their prese...
September’s Jane Austen Festival brings special talks—book tickets early. Summer weekends sell out. Winter visits are quieter and the tearoom feels especially cozy.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family exhibition ticket (2 adults + baby) | GBP 39 |
| Mr Darcy’s Afternoon Tea (2 adults) | GBP 59 |
| Total Estimated | GBP 98 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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