Discover a permanent exhibition that tells the story of Bath's most famous resident, the author Jane Austen, at the Jane Austen Center. Explore the effect that living in the Georgian city had on her life and writing. Costumed guides will take you through the exhibition and be on hand to satisfy your quest for knowledge of all things Austen. Taste some period-recipe food, dress up in Regency costume, and have your photo taken with the world famous Jane Austen waxwork. There is a delightful gift shop on the ground floor, which sells unique items bespoke to the Jane Austen Centre, and a delicious Regency Tea Room on the 2nd floor, which offers 17 varieties of leafed tea to go with locally baked cakes. The guided tour runs every 30-minutes.

Very few know that In 1816, Mary Shelley wrote much of the world’s first science fiction novel, Frankenstein, while living in Bath. Extending over four atmospheric floors, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein is an award-winning, multisensory visitor attraction where visitors will be immersed in Shelley’s unconventional tragic life and the lasting legacy of her infamous creation. Bursting with unusual artefacts, ominous soundtracks, bespoke smells and special effects, we also present an 8ft animatronic breathing creature, authentically reproduced for the first time exactly as Mary Shelley described. Our House also features two rooms dedicated to popular culture, an intimate screening room, a Frankenstein-themed Escape Room and, for the braver visitor, a thrilling horror walkthrough experience in the basement.

AFTER DARK – NIGHTS TO DIE FOR After a sell-out 2022, "After Dark - nights to die for" returns this October with even more extreme psychological horrors. The theme for 2023 is Revenance, originating from folklore to mean an animated corpse that is believed to have been revived from death to haunt the living! Set over five floors in a 300-year-old town house, the terrifying secret of 37 Gay Street is revealed, centring around a young girl believed to have been persecuted here some 200 years ago. Demonic beings, resurrected by satanic rituals, play out the terrifying childhood games of her cruel past. Will you navigate your way out to freedom, or become their despairing playmate for eternity? Will you go out……After Dark? Our event will invite you to: • Venture through rooms cloaked in darkness and be lured into twisted childhood games featuring live actors, special effects and disturbing aromas and soundscapes. • Brave the sinister underbelly of the House in the X-treme basement walkthrough experience. • Steady your nerves in the atmospheric Bloody Mary's Bar and sample our deadly "Death Wish" cocktail plus other frightfully good drinks.

During your sound bath you will lie in our dedicated meditation space, the Quantum Field, and be taken through a guided relaxation, using your breath and thoughts to release all the tension from your body. As your body relaxes so does your mind, and as your mind relaxes it begins to release the healing hormones serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin. Just when you think it can’t possibly get any better, you will be bathed in the beautiful sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls. Within the vibrations of the sounds, time will disappear, and you may encounter waves of peace, heightened awareness, emotional healing, insights into your inner world, creative thoughts… or maybe even just the most restful sleep you have ever experienced! This experience is perfect for people new to sound baths or seasoned sound bathers. As long as you can climb the single flight of stairs to the Quantum Field, you can take part. We welcome all ages (children are welcome as long as they can sit still and not distract others) . We get our most amazing reviews from people who were a little sceptical before they came so come and give it a try - you may be surprised at just how deeply you can relax!