Book Club | Jane Austen Festival
About this Event
Whether you think Mr Darcy is a charmer, view Emma Woodhouse as an early feminist icon, or simply fancy escaping London for a day, the annual Jane Austen Festival brings together Regency elegance, literay talks, and thousands of Austen enthusiasts from around the world in one of England's most beautiful cities.
Dress in Regency costume if you'd like, or simply come as yourself.
To make the day even more special, every participant will receive a personalised Jane Austen-themed gift from us - not some cheap magnet or cheesy souvenir, but something genuinely worth adding to your collection.
Although we have an itinerary (see Agenda), this is a relaxed day out. We'll stick together for the main festival events, but if you want, there will be free time to explore Bath.
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Your ticket includes:
🎁 A personalised Jane Austen-themed gift
📋 Organisation and coordination throughout the day
🗺️ A carefully planned itinerary (avoiding tourist traps)
🌟 The perks our book club kindly & gratefully received from the festival organiser
🧑🤝🧑 Great company with our fellow book lovers
Not included:
🚆 Return train tickets
☕ Food and drinks
👒 Optional paid festival activities
Check our Instagram for further info & future updates.
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These photos are from previous years - yes, many people do dress like this, so don't be shy if you'd like to channel your inner Keira Knightley/Matthew Macfadyen :) It's all part of the fun and our shared love of English literature.
Agenda
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Meet at London Paddington Station
Info: Meeting point will be emailed 24 hours before the day.
🕑: 08:06 AM - 09:55 AM
London to Bath (train time)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Regency Costumed Promenade
Info: Whether you dress in Regency costume or simply as yourself is entirely up to you.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Women at War - talk
Info: How war affected women in the time of Jane Austen (free festival event)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
"A Medal for Every Man" - talk
Info: What happened to the soldiers after Waterloo (free festival event)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Option 1: Jane Austen: Incurable Romantic!
Info: A walkabout show (£19 per person; currently sold out, but we've requested spots for our book club)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Option 2: The Regency Afternoon Tea
Info: It'll be so much fun as a group
🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Option 3: The Jane Austen Centre Experience
Info: The costumed professional actors will bring Jane Austen's world to life as we learn about her life, anecdotes, and even try on Regency costumes (£18 per person; group discount may be available depending on how many of us).
🕑: 05:43 PM - 07:24 PM
Bath to London (train time)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 29.00 to GBP 39.71
