The Jane Austen Centre is a permanent exhibition about English novelist Jane Austen that attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the world. The exhibition explores Jane’s time in Bath and the influence that the city had on her books, characters and personal life. The Jane Austen Centre is situated in an original period property, and visits are enhanced by knowledgeable guides in Regency costume. There are talks, activities and contemporary exhibits. The centre also features a popular Regency Tea Room and gift shop. The Jane Austen Centre has become one of the most popular celebrations of Jane Austen in the world.