Experiences
The Bee Museum - Maison du Miel
Tucked within our garden lies the Maison du Miel - The Oaks Bee Museum — a cosy, enchanting nook where the hidden world of bees gently unfolds. It’s where we harvest our honey, but it’s also a space for curiosity and connection. Discover the extraordinary lifecycle of these vital pollinators, and explore why bees are more essential than ever. With hands-on displays, a peek into our working hives, and tastings of honey made right here at The Oaks, it’s a delicious blend of nature, sustainability, and story.
As proud recipients of the Gold Award from Green Tourism, we’re buzzing to share the wonder of our bees with you.
Trail of Illusions
At The Oaks, magic isn’t just a theme—it’s a craft. Created by a member of The Magic Circle, illusions are woven throughout the estate: from hidden carvings and woodland wonders to our AI-powered talking mirror.
Amble through the Eastern Woods, where nothing is quite as it seems. Book the Trail of Illusions with one of our Keepers of the Keys, and the forest will begin to share its secrets.
Explore the Bats of Shotover
We provide everything you need for a magical night of bat watching, including a user-friendly bat detector and red light torch (to preserve night vision). Each rental comes with a beautifully designed guide to UK bat species, complete with tips on spotting and identifying them. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, our kits make it easy to tune in to the hidden world of bats. Just step outside at dusk—and let the adventure begin.
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Escape Room
When the professor was a child, he returned from the enchanted lands with the lion's voice lingering in his heart. As he grew older the wardrobe closed, yet he longed to hear that voice again.
If we could send words by copper wire, might a Lion’s voice cross worlds? Mixing spell with circuitry, he forged an Oxford telephone box as his vessel.
The results were unstable—static, distant echoes, and at times the Witch herself, twisting the line with temptation.
Now the box stands in the Eastern woods, humming with old magic. Can you help to tune the voices, resist the Witch, and finish his work?
A.I. Guided Walking Tour of CS Lewis' Oxford
In partnership with the C.S. Lewis Foundation, we’ve created an interactive walking tour of Lewis’s Oxford, guided by Jack, as he was known to his friends.
Hear stories of the Inklings, the pubs where they gathered, and the colleges that shaped their imagination. From The Eagle and Child to Magdalen College, follow Lewis’s footsteps through the city he loved — and let his own words bring it to life.
