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Austen Aventure 2026

Oct 4 - 10, 2026

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Joan Weber

Nerds Tour, LLC

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joan@nerdstour.com

(410) 807-5321

Overview


Nerds Tour is excited to partner with Bath-based Strictly Jane Austen Tours to create the 2026 Austen Adventure in Bath and Winchester.

Explore the itinerary to see the details of every day and then, when you've decided, click on the Sign Up button above to register for this tour. A $500 deposit per person will secure your spot on this unique Austen Adventure.

If you have any questions, please reach out to joan@nerdstour.com. We can email or have a phone conversation or video meeting to discuss the tour further.

Day 1 · Sun, Oct 4 · Bath


Optional Add-On

Transfer from Heathrow to Bath

Oct 4 12:00PM BST

Oct 4 5:00PM BST

Arrange for an overnight flight (not included) to land in the morning on Sunday (or return to Heathrow from wherever you are). Then, begin your Jane Austen adventure the moment you arrive in England with our optional Airport-to-Bath Transfer Exper...

Check in to The ABBEY Hotel

Oct 4 - 8, 2026 · Check in: 4:00PM BST

Location This hotel is located close to the centre of Bath just 200 m from links to the public transport network. Facilities The hotel has 60 rooms, including 12 single rooms, which are located on 4 stories and are reachable by a lift. The friendl...

Optional Add-On

Single Supplement

Oct 4, 2026

Choose this option is you wish to have a room to yourself. There is an additional charge of $700.00 for this option.

Welcome dinner

Begin your Jane Austen journey with a delightful three-course fixed-menu welcome dinner at the Abbey Hotel in Bath. Meet fellow admirers, share your love of Austen’s world, and enjoy beautifully prepared dishes in a relaxed setting that sets the t...

Day 2 · Mon, Oct 5 · Bath


Walking tour with Strictly Jane Austen expert guide

After breakfast in the hotel, your guide, expert Theresa Roche, will meet you in the Abbey Hotel lobby for a 2.5-hour promenade around central Bath. She will provide fascinating insight into Jane Austen’s life and times, pointing out places connec...

Jane Austen Centre

We offer you a snapshot of Jane Austen's life in Bath during Regency times and show you how living in this magnificent city affected our celebrated author and her writing. Let our character actors take you on an entertaining and educational journe...

Afternoon Tea at the Pump Room

The Georgian Pump Room has been the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries and boasts amongst its previous patrons Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. This building was the social heart of Regency Bath and welcomed the fashionable set and i...

Day 3 · Tue, Oct 6 · Lyme Regis


Bath to Lyme Regis

Oct 6 9:30AM BST

Oct 6 11:30AM BST

On the scenic drive from Bath to Lyme Regis, you’ll enjoy a quintessentially English landscape unfolding beyond your window—rolling green hills, patchwork fields bordered by hedgerows, and charming villages of honey-coloured stone. As we leave Bat...

Walking tour Lyme Regis and museum visit

Join us for a captivating day trip to Lyme Regis, the enchanting Dorset seaside town forever linked with Jane Austen and her beloved Persuasion. Austen visited Lyme in the early 1800s and was so charmed by its dramatic coastline and genteel holida...

Optional Add-On

Optional evening session at Thermae Bath Spa

Experience a revitalizing 2-hour session at Bath’s natural thermal spa. Robe and towel are included—simply bring your swimwear and prepare to unwind. Bathe in Bath’s naturally warm, mineral-rich waters and admire the twinkling lights of the city f...

Day 4 · Wed, Oct 7 · Lacock


Bath to Lacock

Oct 7 9:00AM BST

Oct 7 3:00PM BST

On the drive from Bath to the charming village of Lacock, you’ll travel through some of the most picturesque countryside in Wiltshire—gentle, pastoral, and wonderfully evocative of England’s rural past. As we leave Bath, the elegant Georgian terra...

Visit to Lacock Village and Abbey

09:00 – meet the group’s driver and Jane Austen expert guide in Reception and step back in time with a visit to the picturesque village of Lacock. With its cobbled streets, charming stone cottages, and absence of modern intrusions, Lacock feels li...

Free afternoon in Bath

After your guided morning activities, Jane Austen fans have a delightful afternoon to explore Bath at leisure, using the hop-on hop-off bus to see the city’s highlights at your own pace. Step off at the Roman Baths to immerse yourself in the city’...

Evening visit to No1 Royal Crescent

Enjoy a special evening visit to No.1 Royal Crescent, one of Bath’s most recognisable Georgian landmarks and a setting that reflects the world Jane Austen knew so well. Explore this beautifully restored townhouse after hours, when the museum offer...

Day 5 · Thu, Oct 8 · Winchester


Bath to Hampshire and Winchester

Oct 8 8:30AM BST

Oct 8 6:00PM BST

Check out of Abbey Hotel. Depart 08:30am. Load luggage onto coach. On a day trip from Bath to Steventon and Chawton, you’ll enjoy a beautifully varied journey through the heart of southern England—scenery that feels wonderfully in harmony with Jan...

Visit to Steventon and Chawton

08:30 — Check out of the Abbey Hotel and meet your coach driver and Jane Austen expert guide. After loading the coach, set off on a beautiful journey through the countryside to Hampshire. Along the way, you will pass Stonehenge—while we won’t have...

Check in to Winchester Royal Hotel

Oct 8 - 10, 2026

Location This hotel is set in the heart of the beautiful cathedral city, home of the Round Table and the great Kings of England. It is located just a short drive from the M3 and is an ideal setting for all types of business and social events. The ...

Group Dinner at Winchester Royal Hotel

Enjoy a three-course pris fixe menu after spending the day exploring Jane Austen's life. We'll dine in the Walled Garden Restaurant at the hotel. You'll be asked for your meal choices a couple of weeks before the trip.

Day 6 · Fri, Oct 9 · Winchester


Tour of Winchester Cathedral and College Walk

On a guided tour of Winchester Cathedral and College Street with a Jane Austen expert, you’ll explore the city where Austen spent her final weeks and gain fascinating insight into her life and legacy. Inside Winchester Cathedral, admire soaring Go...

Free time in Winchester

After your guided tour of Winchester Cathedral and College Street, the afternoon is yours to soak up the history and charm of England’s ancient capital of Wessex. Begin with a relaxing afternoon tea at The Ivy Winchester Brasserie or the serene Ca...

Day 7 · Sat, Oct 10 · Heathrow Airport


Optional Add-On

Return to Heathrow Airport

Oct 10 10:00AM BST

Start your journey home in comfort with an optional private transfer from Winchester Royal Hotel to Heathrow Airport. Travel in a spacious executive bus, relax without the hassle of public transport, and enjoy a seamless, stress-free ride—perfect ...