Take our quiz to find out which of Jane Austen's best-loved characters you're most similar to, with some Bath recommendations to boot!
Note down the letter for your answers to each of the questions below, and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see which character your answers match with.
2025 would be the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, and there are plenty of exciting events, tours, experiences and hotel packages to celebrate! Don't miss out on a visit to the Jane Austen Centre, or join in some special events at this year's Jane Austen Festival. Book on to In and Beyond Bath’s new ‘Austentacious’ day tour to see locations connected with Jane Austen across the city, Cotswolds and beyond, or join one of Strictly Jane Austen's walking tours around Bath.
Image - Jane Austen Festival
1. Which of these quotes sums you up best?
A - “My good opinion once lost, is lost forever.”
B - “You must be the best judge of your own happiness.”
C - “My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.”
D - “What are young men to rocks and mountains?”
E - “I am a very prosaic, unromantic, sensible sort of fellow myself.”
F - “Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?”
2. What's your ideal weekend activity?
A - Going for a swim somewhere scenic
B - Setting up your friends, or hearing about their latest dating adventures.
C - Playing or listening to music.
D - Taking a long walk in the countryside.
E - Heading to the beach!
F - Spooking yourself with a ghost story or creepy tales.
3. What is your main character flaw?
A - You can be a bit snobby.
B - You're prone to being stubborn.
C - Moodiness.
D - Being judgemental.
E - Teasing others.
F - You can be fairly naive about people.
4. What would be your ideal night out?
A - Opening a fine bottle of wine to enjoy at home.
B - Going to watch a theatre show.
C - Watching a live band or concert.
D - Cosying up with a good book.
E - Partying with friends.
F - Visiting a haunted house.
5. What would you do at a ball?
A - Stand to the side and try not meet anyone's eye.
B - Find out who fancies who and do some matchmaking.
C - Play the piano.
D - Talk with friends.
E - Dance and flirt!
F - Hope someone asks you to dance.
6. How would your friends describe you?
A - Private and pensive, but a good friend to those you trust.
B - Independent, confident and strongminded, some may see you as a little vain.
C - Sensible and caring, you can sometimes carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.
D - Clever, direct and loyal, you know what you want from life and are happy to carve your own path.
E - Stylish and cheeky, it's hard to ignore you at a gathering!
F - Sweet and trusting, you're a dreamer with a big imagination.
Image - Jane Austen illustration. Credit Visit West
The results are in...
Mostly As - Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice
You're quite the aloof character! You enjoy the finer things in life, but nothing too flashy.
While we don't have a grand lake like the one at Pemberley for taking a swim, you can spend the day roaming around the various pools and steam rooms at Thermae Bath Spa - don't miss the rooftop pool for views across Bath's skyline! Book a stay at the five-star Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, or enjoy a dip in the pool at The Gainsborough. Enjoy an elegant dinner at Bath's only Michelin-starred restaurant, The Olive Tree, or relax with a bottle of wine on the cosy red sofas at The Beckford Bottle Shop. Take a stroll around the city's most ancient attraction, The Roman Baths, or explore the grounds of Prior Park Landscape Garden.
Image - Prior Park Landscape Garden
Mostly Bs - Emma Woodhouse, Emma
A hopeless romantic and matchmaker, your good nature and optimism is obvious to all who meet you.
There's no better place for a lover of love than The Botanist in Bath, where they film the UK TV series First Dates! Or perhaps you'd enjoy some of Bath's most romantic restaurants - Corkage has low lighting and cosy corners, while Green Park Brasserie has live jazz four nights a week. Book a room at boutique hotel The Bird for quirky interiors and gorgeous views of the city. Enjoy a pampering day at one of Bath's dazzling day spas, or learn more about life in the Regency era at No.1 Royal Crescent.
Image - The Botanist in Bath
Mostly Cs - Anne Elliot, Persuasion
Many would describe you as a sweet and gentle soul, and a good friend to all.
Treat yourself to some cake at Sweet Little Things, or take tea at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House. Enjoy a relaxing day of culture at Bath's museums and galleries, such as The Holburne Museum or Victoria Art Gallery, or experience the city's music scene by checking out the latest gigs and concerts in the city, or see what's on at some of the city's largest music venues, including Komedia, The Forum and Chapel Arts Centre. Stay in a relaxed and friendly guesthouse, whether you opt for the antique charm of Grays Boutique Bed & Breakfast, or the modern comforts of Eight in Bath.
Image - Dakota Johnson as Anne Elliot in Persuasion (2022). Credit Netflix.
Mostly Ds - Elizabeth Bennet, Pride & Prejudice
With an impressive wit and a love for literature, you make quite the impression!
Stay in the book lover's dream in one of the novelist-themed rooms at Hotel Indigo, or treat youself to a stay on one of Bath's most glamorous streets at No.15 by Guesthouse, just a stone's throw from the Holburne Museum and Sydney Gardens, where Jane Austen herself would take air. Follow the Jane Austen Trail, or pop into Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution to watch debates and discussion. Find a reading nook at Broad Street Townhouse or The Star Inn, or tuck into a delicious dinner at The Cosy Club. If you really want to immerse yourself in the life of the author, head to the Jane Austen Centre, followed by afternoon tea in the Regency Tea Rooms.
Image - Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice 1995 - credit BBC
Mostly Es - Mr Sidney Parker, Sanditon
A restless soul who's never done exploring, you may be known as the joker among your friends, or someone who is often teasing others!
A lover of the seaside, get a taste of the coast at The Scallop Shell or Flute, and get your sporting fix by heading to Bath Rugby or Bath Racecourse. Stay at a rural retreat where you can indulge your adventurous side, such as stylish spa hotel Homewood, or Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, which has its own equestrian centre. Looking for some evening entertainment with friends? Watch magic tricks up close at Sleight Magic Bar, watch a comedy show at Komedia, or dance away until the early hours at Labyrinth.
Image - Theo James as Sidney Parker in Sanditon (2019). Credit ITV.
Mostly Fs - Catherine Morland, Northanger Abbey
You're a fan of the darker side of life, from ghoulish tales to abandoned buildings. Your curiosity will take you far!
Enjoy a spooky walk around the city with Bath Ghost Tours, or learn more about the world's original gothic horror writer, Mary Shelley, at House of Frankenstein. There's also a Frankenstein in Bath tour where you can hear more about Mary Shelley's time in Bath, where she finished the novel of Frankenstein. Enjoy an afternoon tea at the grand Pump Room restaurant on the site where Shelley once lived, and stay at The Francis Hotel - allegedly haunted by a former housekeeper!
Image - The Pump Room Restaurant
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