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How to visit The Kilns

Essential guidance for exploring the historic Oxford residence of C.S. Lewis.

Visiting The Kilns requires advance planning due to its status as an active study centre offering guided tours. To ensure your visit goes smoothly, please review the latest booking requirements and tour policies through official sources before making your travel arrangements.

How to visit The Kilns
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Visit overview

Tours of the home are conducted by appointment only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Visitors must request a tour at least two weeks in advance.

Entry notes

Bookings must be requested by emailing the tour coordinator. Because the property is a active residential study center for scholars, tours are scheduled around the residents' needs, and reservations are typically confirmed only about two weeks prior to the visit.

Visit highlights

Filming is strictly prohibited during tours. Admission fees are preferred by credit card or mobile tap payment, though cash in exact change is accepted if necessary.

Timed entry

Required

Parking

Not available

Reservation

Recommended

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