Jane Austen Festival September 2026

“Indulge your imagination in every possible flight” Jane Austen – Pride & Prejudice

Hire your Regency attire for the Jane Austen Festival from Bath Theatrical Costume Hire. Our knowledgeable team will assist you every step of the way providing a seamless experience and an exceptional costume.

Costume Hire Prices

4 Day Hire Rate – £160 per costume
Entire Festival Duration Rate – £320 per costume
Prices include: Bespoke costume hire, pop-up shop collection and return or delivery, cleaning and VAT.
Click here for booking and measurement forms.

Ladies Daywear Costume Includes:

Regency Dress
Spencer or Pelisse
Bonnet
Reticule
Choker
Glove

Ladies Evening Wear Costume Includes:

Regency Dress
Shawl
Hair Accessory
Reticule
Choker
Gloves
Fan

If hiring a daywear costume, evening accessories can also be hired for an additional £50. Evening accessories include: shawl, hair accessory, choker, gloves & fan. Parasol available for additional £15.

Men’s Costume Includes:

Jacket
Waistcoat
Shirt
Stock (Cravat)
Trousers or Breeches & Hose
Buckles

Additional daywear items available for hire:
Cane £10
Top Hat £15
Boots £20

To request a costume, please complete and return the booking and measurement forms (click here) to regency@baththeatrical.com.
Costumes can be reserved from Monday 20th April and are booked on a first come first serve basis. We anticipate a large volume of enquiries and appreciate your patience while we make our way through the requests.
Costume and accessories availability are subject to stock and measurements.

Events & Workshops

Canal Cruise

Available from the Jane Austen Festival website

Regency Workshops

Contact Sylvia regencyworkshops@gmail.com

Hair Styling

Contact Forehair janeaustenforehair@gmail.com

FAQ’s

We get inundated with queries however most of the answers can be found either on our booking information and terms and conditions of hire document (available above) or from the information below.

The booking process

Costumes are booked on a first come first serve basis. It’ll take us some time to get through each request but we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

Once we have your booking and measurement forms we will contact you to let you know what costumes are available for your measurements and preferences. We’ll send you photos for you to choose from.

Once you have selected your costume, this is reserved for you for the festival and an invoice will be sent to confirm your booking.

Your costume will then be ready for collection from our Pop-up shop or delivered to your accommodation in Bath for the Festival.

Will the costume fit me properly?

Yes. All costumes are carefully selected and fitted based on your measurements. Comfort and authenticity are equally important to us.

We’re human and sometimes we get it wrong; usually from incorrect measurements! In this case we will alter the ill fitting item/costume where possible or we’ll provide you with an alternative item/costume.

Wearing the costume correctly will also help with the fit. Click here to see video’s on how to dress correctly and how to tie a stock (cravat).

Can I visit you and choose my costume?

Of course! We’re located in Frome, just 30 minutes outside of Bath. Costumes are booked on a first come first served basis so it’s best to book an appointment as soon as possible.

I only need my costume for 1 day, can I have a discounted rate?

We hope you’re able to make the most of the 4 day hire option however if you only need it for 1 or 2 days we unfrotunately cannot offer a discounted rate. The amount of time and effort we put into each order is the same, regardless of how long you need the costume.

Are there any additional items I can hire?

Of course!

Women:
If hiring a daywear costume, evening accessories can also be hired for an additional £50. Evening accessories include: shawl, hair accessory, choker, gloves & fan.

Parasol available for additional £15.

Men:
Boots £20
Top Hat £15
Cane £8

All additional accessories are subject to sizing and availability. Unfortunately due to demand, additional women’s daywear accessories are unavailable.

Where is the Pop-up Shop

The Pop-up shop is conveniently located in Bath. The address and hours will be provided with your invoice once your costume booking has been confirmed. If you’re local and collection from our wardrobe in Frome is easier, just let us know and we’ll make the arrangements.

Can I try on my costume at the Pop-up Shop?

You certainly can and we highly recommend you do so. Our team are on hand to ensure the costume fits well and complete any adjustments if required.

How do I tie a stock (cravat)?

Click here to see video’s on how to dress correctly and how to tie a stock (cravat).

Regency etiquette for Festival balls and dances (as confirmed by The Jane Austen Festival).

Women:
Heels would not be worn. Pumps are more suitable.
Hair should be worn up (not half up, half down)
Dress hems should sit at the ankle. Dresses that are too long are unsuitable for dancing.

Men:
Boots are not worn to balls or dances

Enquire Below

Want more information? Complete the below enquiry form and one of our team will be in touch.