Museums · South East England
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home
In or near Oxford.
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 5.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Kilns is the former home of author C.S. Lewis, located in Headington, Oxford. Visitors can tour the house by appointment, experiencing the environment where Lewis lived and worked, while also honoring his legacy as a place of study and fellowship.
Place summary
The Kilns is a museum located in the West Midlands, specifically in postcode OX3. This was the home of author C.S. Lewis, known for his works on literature and theology. The property is of historical significance due to its association with Lewis's life and writings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7568, -1.1900
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Postcode
- OX3 8JD
- 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
- osm: way/830022005 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home?
- The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX3 8JD), in the parish of Risinghurst and Sandhills.
- What is The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home?
- The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX3 8JD.
- How do I get to The Kilns - CS Lewis's Home?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX3 8JD.