A new walking tour has hit the streets of Bath. Introducing: Dates & Dateability.
An expert matchmaker, a string of suitors, a life-changing decision… Can you navigate the high-stakes marriage market of Regency Bath without losing your heart - or your head?
Today, we are officially launching our latest self-guided walking tour in the historic heart of Bath. Dates & Dateability takes you through a witty, cutting narrative that blends Jane Austen’s iconic characters with the very real pressures of finding a perfect match. You’ll navigate through Bath’s iconic streets, exploring the thin divide between charming manners and hidden motives.
The trail welcomes you as hopeful newcomers to Bath’s marriage mart, arriving for the social season with one goal: securing an engagement.
As you move through the city, you’ll be put to the test to see if you’re worthy of the suitors. In the world of Austen, a man is rarely just a man - he is a collection of land, income, and reputation. But, are they all as they seem? As you meet the city’s most eligible bachelors, you’ll have to look closer. What red flags are hiding behind those polite bows? Is that stoicism actually arrogance? Is that concern for your health actually a lifelong sentence of eating gruel in a windowless room?
By the time you reach the finish line, the choice will be yours: will you accept a proposal for the sake of security, or will you choose a perilous path of independence?
How to Sign Up
The Bath walking trail is available now on our website. Simply head to the Bath locations page and select Dates & Dateability, secure an access code, and gather your group at the starting point. Fancy a few breaks along the way to gossip about the suitors and compare notes on red flags? Look out for our upcoming Bath walking tour companion guide for the best tea rooms, pubs, and historic spots to stop at along the way.
The social season has begun. It’s time to find out if your very own romance story is a dream come true or a Regency nightmare.