

For lunch or dinner you might like the Old Green Tree pub or The Circus restaurant.Īnother full day to enjoy this lovely city and its Jane Austen associations. Bath has been used as a location for many feature films and TV shows, including the BBC’s excellent adaptation of Persuasion (2007), starring Sally Hawkins. There’s also a fine gift shop and Regency Tea Room. Actually it’s Martin Salter, who’s said to be the most photographed man in England! The museum features an instructive video presentation and costumed guides. You’ll be greeted on the front steps by Mr Bennet from Pride and Prejudice (1813). We’ll visit the Jane Austen Centre, a modest museum that commemorates Jane’s time in the city. Northanger Abbey (1817) and Persuasion (1818) are even set in Bath. Jane Austen lived in Bath – unhappily – from 1801 to 1806 and the city, especially its social life, provided inspiration for her novels. No wonder the entire city has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built by the Romans around the only natural hot springs in England, it’s been preserved for its marvelous Roman remains and its Georgian architecture in the Palladian style. A full day to enjoy this historic city and its Jane Austen associations.īath is a special place.
