Step through the wardrobe and into the real-world inspirations behind C.S. Lewis’s Narnia. This journey is designed for families who want to go beyond sightseeing, blending literary history with high-level artisan craftsmanship. From carving your own "wardrobe" portal with reclaimed English oak to forging a lamppost in a traditional blacksmith’s forge, each day is a curated, hands-on chapter that brings the magic of the books to life through the work of your own hands. You will explore the hidden corners of Oxford that Lewis walked daily, gain private access to his home and archives, and retreat to the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to discover the ancient stone and deep woods that defined the series. This is an intentional, slow-paced journey where the artifacts you create become the ultimate souvenirs of a magical week.

Morning: Private executive transfer to The Old Bank Hotel. Check-in and welcome amenities.

Check-in and welcome amenities at The Old Bank Hotel.

Afternoon: Meet a master artisan at a private studio to select reclaimed English oak. Families work together to carve and finish a miniature ornate wardrobe or chest that will serve as the 'portal' for their week’s journey.

Evening: Formal Opening Dinner in a private medieval college hall.

Enjoy a 'Turkish Delight' Masterclass with a master confectioner to make authentic rose-and-lemon sweets before your meal.

Visit a traditional Oxfordshire forge to help a smith forge a small wrought-iron 'Lamp Post' ornament, representing the first landmark Lucy sees.

A private, scholar-led scavenger hunt through Oxford's hidden lanes, locating the specific architectural details (lions, lampposts, and doors) that Lewis translated into the books.

Private candlelit dinner with a guest lecturer on 'The Magician's Nephew' and the creation of Narnia.

A private session with a historical arms expert. Families design and paint their own wooden heraldic shields, while adults learn the art of the longbow—mimicking the gifts given to the Pevensies.

A behind-the-stacks tour of the Bodleian Library, viewing Lewis’s original hand-drawn maps of Narnia.

Riverside dining on the Cherwell with live acoustic music.

Morning: Private transfer to a Cotswold stone-carving yard.

Families use traditional tools to carve a Lion’s Head relief into Cotswold limestone, guided by cathedral-grade masons, representing the ruins of Cair Paravel.

Afternoon: Exploration of Blenheim Palace grounds, focusing on the 'Royal Narnia' aesthetic.

Evening: Country estate dinner with a focus on seasonal, local foraged ingredients.

An extended, private entry to C.S. Lewis’s home. Enjoy a quiet, facilitated reading session in his study.

Visit a master binder to assemble a hand-bound leather travel journal, using gold-leaf embossing to title your 'Chronicles.'

Traditional 'Inklings' pub experience in a private room at The Eagle and Child.

Work with a glass artist to blow 'Icicle' glass ornaments or clear globes, reflecting the 'falling stars' of the series’ finale.

A private punt on the River Cherwell with a luxury picnic basket, reflecting the voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Farewell Feast. Presentation of the 'Narnia Archive': Each guest's created pieces (wood, stone, metal, glass, and book) are presented in curated, shipping-ready packaging. Final reflection by the trip’s scholar-guide.

Final reflective breakfast at The Old Parsonage.

Private transfer to Heathrow for return flights.