The prices were really expensive and staff were rude. It was a shock to visit after going to lovely Chawton House (where Jane actually lived), they did not have anything that belonged to Jane it seemed like this museum was just cashing in on her fame.

We visited the museum when the Jane Austen Festival was on and regretted it.Staff looked bored, really expensive and there was nothing much to see. If you climb up to the second floor there is a tea room but this was a complete rip-off and the staff were in filthy white frilly aprons who obviously did not want to be there. Save your money for the Pump Rooms and the Roman Baths.

When we could buy tickets (between the staff gossiping) we went up for a talk. The guide here was enthusiastic but the rest of the museum looks like my great Aunts sitting room. The shop looks sweet but very expensive and most of the products can be purchased elsewhere. Save your money for the Roman Baths.

i visted the jane asuten centre last week, I discovered so much on Jane Austen and loved every minute of the talk, afterwards i took a trip to the tea rooms where I enjoyed tea with mr Darcy, which was truly fantastic, well worth the trip.

I thought I knew a lot about Jane Austen, her life and works until I visited the Jane Austen Centre.
It was great to find out so much more!
The staff were informative and friendly, the ambience very 'Regency'.
Definitely worth a visit.

A complete rip off. Certainly an informative talk at the beginning, but the house itself and the contents had precious little connection with the lady. And anyway she only lived 5 years in Bath and apparently hated every minute!

Make sure you visit the most wonderful tea room on the second floor. The steps are worth it for the most delicious scones I have ever had! We came back the next day for 'Tea with Mr Darcy' which included finger sandwiches, cakes and scones- shame there was no Mr Darcy!

Frankly this place is an utter let down. It is all a bit of a fake - nothing really that clever - just a bunch of old stuff and pictures - oh and lots of nick nacks and crap to purchase. If you don't spend enough in the shop you can get fleeced in the tea room up 20 flights of stairs - £3 for a cup of coffee with service so slow that you'll ...