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The Jane Austen Centre (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is The Jane Austen Centre?

59%Baby-Friendly
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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.

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Reviews4.2/ 5
(from 4,397 reviews)

Positives:

  • Stroller Storage: Free, limited pushchair storage just inside the entrance.
  • Ground-Floor Seating: Seats throughout the exhibition let you pause and feed or change baby.

Challenges:

  • Stairs to Tearoom: Tearoom sits two flights up; bring a carrier instead of a pushchair.
  • Baby Changing Location: Changing table is one flight down in the ladies’ toilets; allow extra time.
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What is The Jane Austen Centre?

  • A museum that chronicles the life, works and social context of Jane Austen within a restored Georgian townhouse on Bath’s historic Gay Street
  • Exhibition suites showcasing Regency-era artefacts, period costumes and biographical displays centered on Austen’s residence and literary legacy
  • A heritage venue featuring a Regency-style tearoom and gift shop, set amid original early 19th-century architectural details

What is so special about The Jane Austen Centre for with baby?

  1. Interactive Regency talk and self-guided exhibits on the ground floor
  2. Regency costume dress-up with waxwork photo opportunities
  3. Baby-friendly facilities: seating, pushchair storage and changing table
  4. Optional adults’ Afternoon Tea with prior seat assistance
  5. Ideal short visit that balances fun and comfort for a baby

Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours

Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Short shows and exhibits cover key highlights without tiring baby.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in The Jane Austen Centre

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.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to The Jane Austen Centre

  1. Use a Baby Carrier: Easier stair access and frees up hands for dress-up.
  2. Visit Mid-Morning: Beat the crowds and enjoy quieter galleries with your baby.
  3. Pre-Book Tickets: Secure both exhibition and tea-room slots online to avoid sell-outs.
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Reviews of The Jane Austen Centre

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Dhiraj Pradhan

Dhiraj Pradhan

Dec 2025

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

Samuel Thompson

Nov 2025

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

Livia Toso

Nov 2025

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

Michelle Odeh

Nov 2025

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

Katie

Aug 2025

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...

When is the best time to visit The Jane Austen Centre (Bath, United Kingdom)?

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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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Family exhibition ticket (2 adults + baby)GBP 39
Mr Darcy’s Afternoon Tea (2 adults)GBP 59
Total EstimatedGBP 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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Map of The Jane Austen Centre

Address: 40 Gay St, Bath BA1 2NT, UK

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About The Jane Austen Centre

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+44 1225 443000

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