Wildlife reserves · South East England
CS Lewis Nature Reserve
In or near Oxford.
CS Lewis Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 5.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the CS Lewis Nature Reserve, you can take a train to Oxford station, which is approximately 5.5 km away. The postcode for the reserve is OX3 8HF. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
CS Lewis Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.7562°, -1.1901°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Kilns is the former home of author C.S. Lewis, located in Headington, Oxford. Visitors can schedule guided tours of the house, which is primarily a residential home for scholars, emphasizing a quiet atmosphere for study and fellowship.
From the Wikipedia article
CS Lewis Nature Reserve is a 3-hectare (7.4-acre) nature reserve in Risinghurst, a suburb of Oxford in Oxfordshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. The reserve, which was formerly owned by author C. S. Lewis, has a flooded clay pit, with many aquatic plants, toads, dragonflies and damselflies. There is also a steeply sloping wood with large boulders.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7562, -1.1901
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Postcode
- OX3 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford East
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays by appointment only; closed on holidays and for private functions.
- Official site
- www.cslewis.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q89800297 (CC0)
- wikipedia: CS Lewis Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Risinghurst, Oxford (geograph 3581892).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- CS Lewis Nature Reserve is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX3 8HF), in the parish of Risinghurst and Sandhills.
- What is CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- CS Lewis Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX3 8HF.
- Who owns CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- CS Lewis Nature Reserve is owned by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
- Is CS Lewis Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, CS Lewis Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX3 8HF.
- Are dogs allowed at CS Lewis Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.