Jane Austen & Austentacious England
On this Jane Austen tour, follow in the footsteps of one of England’s most cherished writers, 250 years after her birth. On this tour we'll share some of the key locations connected with her life, her works and the TV and film adaptations shot in and around Bath.
Available year-round | Start time 9:00 amPick up from your accommodation | Shared & private options
"The Best of the Best" - Andrew B. Read more reviews.
Tour Overview
Follow in the footsteps of one of England’s most cherished writers, Jane Austen, 250 years after her birth, on this most delightful tour that shares some of the key locations connected with her life, her works and the TV and film adaptations shot in and around Bath.
Embark on an adventure that shares key film sets from the BBC’s 1995 ‘Pride & Prejudice’ TV series featuring Colin Firth. Step into the locations that played Longbourne and Meryton in the iconic series, and uncover their fascinating stories as you visit a grand country house, ancient church and medieval village that are now indelibly associated with the great author and her work.
Then, following a sumptuous lunch in an ancient inn, head back to Bath to unearth the key locations that featured in Austen’s own life and her books that were based primarily in Bath, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
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- Paul Ashwin / Luckington Court /
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- The copyright on this image is owned by Peter Wood
What's Included
Tour Itinerary
9:00am 1. Pick up at your accommodation.
40 mins2. Head into the southern Cotswolds
1 hour3. Encounter key film locations from the BBC’s 1995 Pride & Prejudice
Discover the home of the Bennets' (Longbourne), and the church where Mr. Darcy and Lizzie, Mr. Bingley and Jane got married25 mins4. Journey through stunning Cotswolds countryside
45 mins5. Discover the picturesque, medieval village Lacock. Meryton in Pride & Prejudice
45 mins6. Explore Lacock Abbey, a grand country house that was the birthplace of photography
1 hour7. Enjoy lunch at a stunning country inn
1 hour8. Head to Bath
90 mins9. Encounter the key locations around Bath connected with Jane Austen and her works
1 hour10. Enjoy cream tea at a fabulous eaterie
Chatter amiably over a cream tea before bidding adieu to one’s companions!5:00 pm11. Drop back at your accommodation.
Depending on the proximity of your accommodation we’ll drop you back or you can continue your turn about town along Bathonian streets!
Testimonials
★★★★★
sarahbC8792AW, Tripadvisor.
The best tour I have ever been on!
"Hiring In & Beyond Bath was the best decision I made on my dream trip to England. Jules was easy to work with leading up to the tour, communicative and accommodating. He listened carefully to my interests and was..."
★★★★★
ColoradoCoder, TripAdvisor.
The Best of the Best
"My husband and I had an amazing time with Nigel on a full-day outing, truly discovering some hidden gems of the Cotswolds. This day was part of a 10 day holiday in England -- one in which we had an incredible time overall and saw some beautiful sights. However, I can honestly say that this tour by In & Beyond Bath stood out as the highlight of our trip."
★★★★★
NickyC, TripAdvisor.
Highly Recommended
"I took my mum and mother-in-law on this spectacular tour. Jules (and Phoenix) were superb guides. Jules has a natural, warm and engaging manner and made history really interesting. His easy conversational manner put us all at ease. The day flew by with all aspects of the tour being carefully thought through with a perfect balance of travelling, site exploring, walking, refreshments and..."
★★★★★
Marva, Alexis, London Ontario.
Highlight of our Holiday
"We booked the Stonehenge and Secret Somerset full day experience on May 25th. Our amazing tour guide Dan picked us up at the front door of our B&B in Bath and asked us a few questions to find out what we were hoping to see and we set off. I was surprised that my husband & I were the only 2 guests booked for the tour, along with Sara, who had just joined the company and came along too. It was like our own private tour for the day."
★★★★★
Wander713528, Tripadvisor.
Excellent!
"Our four member family toured the Cotswolds with a fun, knowledgeable and very energetic guide, Michael. We lunched in Lacock at a wonderful gastropub recommended by our guide and were very pleased with the food and service. We highly recommend this service."
