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 am
Pick up from your accommodation | Shared and private options

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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.

What's Included

Pick up and return to your Bath accommodation

We also collect guests from the front of Bridgwater House, BA1 1LN.

Time to explore at your own pace

We understand the importance of discovery at a pace that works for you.

Entrance tickets

All entrance tickets are included in the price of this experience.

A tour that delves into history, story and location

At one of the most recognisable locations in the UK.

A warm, expert local guide

Uncover stories, places, routes & experiences that most just won't find.

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 married
  • 25 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!

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