C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Tour of Oxford
Find out more about the writers of the Narnia series and the Lord of the Rings trilogy on a special walking tour
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Highlights
- Explore the work of these seminal authors in a 2-hour tour, visiting the Central Oxford locations where they lived, taught and worked.
- See The Eagle & Child pub where Lewis, Tolkien and other writers in the literary group The Inklings used to meet every Tuesday, to talk about their work.
- Look at Exeter College (from the outside) where Tolkien lived and studied and the University Church where Lewis preached in WW2.
- Discover more about these writers’ unique writing styles, what influenced them, and the interests closest to their hearts.
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
Prepare for the experience
Children information:
- Children aged 0-5 years go free.
Accessibility information:
- This tour covers 1.5-2 miles.
- The tour stops every so often to see colleges and University buildings from the outside and overall does not involve walking or traveling further than 15 minutes away from the city centre.
- Central Oxford is fairly flat and walkable.
- Assistance Dogs are welcome.
- See available dates and times when booking.
- Duration: 2 hours.
Departure point
- Departure meeting point: the Cool Britannia gift shop, entrance on the corner of Turl Street and Broad Street (23-25 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AS).
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Oxford Official Walking Tours.
