Sunday, July 6th, 2025
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Christ Church Meadow Walk
Alice's Shop 83 Saint Aldate's Oxford OX1 1RA United Kingdom
Details
The circular route will follow waterside paths familiar to the real Alice (daughter of the Dean of Christ Church) and Lewis Carroll, who taught and lived all his adult life at the college. Based partly on his own research, local historian Mark Davies (a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society and author of
Alice in Waterland
) will highlight in particular the all-important role of the River Thames in the creation of
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
and
Through the Looking-Glass.
With reference to the wider historical and geographical context, as well as other classics of fantasy fiction, the tour will also reveal real Oxford people as the inspiration for some of the characters, and places and events which shaped some episodes in both books. The walk does NOT include entrance to the college of Christ Church itself.
Please note that as this walk is designed primarily for adults and older children there is no charge for primary-age children. Wheelchair users are welcome with prior notice.