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 Rooms at The Oaks
Guests of Beaver’s Den enjoy their own exclusive escape game, "The Queen’s Hunt", described in the Den’s listing.
Staying elsewhere? Don’t worry — another adventure awaits: "The Call Beyond the Lamp Post". (coming soon)
Portals to Narnia have always changed — the wardrobe, the painting, the underground station. Now, legend says the Professor tried to turn an Oxford red telephone box into the next one. But the Queen keeps bewitching the line.
It stands today in the Eastern Woods, humming with echoes of the lands beyond…
Can you tune the voices, resist her lure, 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.
