Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday in Bath
This year marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, and Bath is celebrating in style. From exhibitions and costumed parades to immersive theatre and themed afternoon teas, the city will be alive with literary charm. Widbrook Grange is just 20 minutes from Bath, making it the perfect countryside base to enjoy the festivities by day and relax in peaceful surroundings by night.
Jane Austen Themed Afternoon Tea
1–30 September 2025
Join us at Widbrook Grange for a traditional afternoon tea with a Regency twist. Our Jane Austen Afternoon Tea includes a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, served in our charming countryside setting.
No.1 Royal Crescent Exhibition
From July, No.1 Royal Crescent will present ‘The Most Tiresome Place in the World’: Jane Austen & Bath – an exhibition exploring the author’s complicated connection with the city that shaped her stories and inspired her wit.
The Jane Austen Festival
Taking place every September, this much-loved festival brings together Austen fans from around the world. Highlights include the famous Grand Regency Costumed Parade and, for the 250th anniversary, a new Yuletide Birthday Ball on 13 December.
Illustrating Austen
From September 2025 to January 2026, the Holburne Museum will host a beautifully curated exhibition showcasing illustrations that have brought Jane Austen’s stories to life across generations.
Immersive Austen
Throughout 2025, Bath’s Natural Theatre Company will stage ‘Austen: Lost and Found’, an outdoor theatrical experience where the streets of Bath become part of the performance.
Your countryside retreat
After a day soaking up Austen’s world, return to Widbrook Grange – a peaceful countryside hotel just a short drive or train ride from Bath. Stroll our gardens, enjoy our themed afternoon tea, and relax in a boutique bedroom that blends comfort with character.