Jane Austen Centre: The exhibition at the Jane Austen Centre in Bath has been created with the guidance of local members of the Jane Austen Society and authorities on Jane Austen. It aims to be not only informative but exciting and illuminating. With knowledgeable staff, a lovely period atmosphere, exclusive film, costume, contemporary exhibits, maps and books. It is the perfect starting point to an exploration of Jane Austen's Bath.
The Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath houses a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane's experience in the city between 1801 and 1806 and the effect that living here had on her and her writing.
Gay Street is the ideal location for the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, set between two of Bath's architectural masterpieces, Queen Square and the Circus.
Jane Austen actually lived in Gay Street (higher up the hill on the same side, at No.25) for some months in 1805.
OPENING TIMES:
Open all year
Summer 14th March to 8th November.
Open every day 9.45am to 5.30pm
Late opening July and August - Thursday to Saturday until 7pm
Winter 9 November to 13 March
Sunday to Friday
11am to 4.30pm
Saturday 9.45am to 5.30pm
Except Oct 25 30 2009 9.45am to 5.30pm (School Half Term)
Closed Dec 24 - 26 and 1 January.
For more information about Jane Austen Centre, please contact (0)1225 443000, or see event details on the left.
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