Janeites, it’s time to celebrate the literary marvel that is Jane Austen! The 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to revel in the icon’s timeless work with your fellow bookish friends. And what better way to do this than by visiting one of the places where she wrote her classics: Bath, UK.

In this six-day, fully immersive travel experience, attendees will have the opportunity to plunge into Austen’s world. From an elegant boutique stay to Austen experts and guided tours, this trip is not only luxurious, it will have you feeling like you live in another era entirely.

The first of the celebrations begins during Spring on April 7, 2025. If this feels like your kind of party, read on for more details about the event or visit Strictly Jane Austen Tours.

The Stay

The award-winning Gainsborough Hotel will be home to you for six days while you move through the lineup of stellar events. A five-star boutique hotel, within the Grade II 18th century buildings will have you transported the second you enter. Both luxurious and historical, the location alone is enough to entice anyone to join, but the lineup of activities will have book lovers never wanting to leave.

The Experts

Have stimulating conversation and learn intricate details about Austen’s beloved classics, from world-renowned educators and experts. Chat with John Mullan, Lord Northcliffe Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London and author of What Matters in Jane Austen: Twenty Crucial Puzzles Solved.

Also joining him will be academic and author, Professor Jennie Batchelor, Head of English and Related Literature at the University of York. Dr Leigh Wetherall Dickson, Associate Professor at Northumbria University, bestselling writer Gill Hornby, Sarah Jane Downing, author of  Pastimes and Pleasures in the Time of Jane Austen and Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen and more.

Engage in deep discussions about this eternal author and uncover new aspects of the Austen universe.

The Excursions

This isn’t simply a “sit and listen” trip. You’ll join guided tours to get familiar with the area and indulge in local landmarks. You’ll have the chance to visit the No1 Royal Crescent Museum, go on guided walks through Bath, go to Jane Austen House Museum, Whitchurch Silk Mill and Chawton House, and visit the village of Lacock.

Indulge in Regency Life

The setting, the people and the planned events will have you believing you’ve traveled back in time. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Attend a Regency dance workshop with a caller, piped music and helpers, a welcoming high tea on day one as well as a stylish, Jane Austen-inspired dinner on the final night. Come dressed for the occasion and live out your Janeite dreams on a trip that is truly like no other. It is the bookish trip of most literature lovers’ dreams and a chance to escape the clutches of modern day life in order to dive deep into a timeless classic.

For more information, or to start booking your trip to the 250th Jane Austen Anniversary celebration, visit Strictly Jane Austen Tours.

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