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🏫 School Visits to Cedar Hollow Oxford

School Groups

Where Magic, Nature, and Curiosity Come Alive. At Cedar Hollow Oxford, we believe education should be immersive, inspiring, and just a little bit magical. That’s why we welcome school groups for unique half-day or full-day experiences that blend science, sustainability, and storytelling.

  • The Illusion Tour

    Step into the Unseen at Cedar Hollow Oxford - where mirrors whisper, faces follow, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Wander through a world where a single glance can awaken an enchanted portrait, a wand can unlock hidden treasure, and a table holds an infinite abyss beneath its surface. Watch your reflection speak with a mind of its own, vanish beneath an invisibility cloak, or tower like a giant atop a trick of perspective. Students are encouraged to question what they see and think critically about perception, reality, and the power of perspective. Our illusions aren’t just fun - they’re full of fascinating physics, psychology, and art.

    The Illusion Trail
  • The Maison du Miel - our Museum of Hymenoptera

    Learn about the secret life of bees and their vital role in our ecosystem. In our interactive session, students will:

    • Discover the lifecycle of the honey bee
    • Explore ethical and sustainable beekeeping
    • Watch real-time footage from our live hive cameras
    • See how honey is extracted, stored, and labelled
    • Taste our award-winning honey made right here at Cedar Hollow Oxford
    The Bee Museum
  • A Living Example of Sustainability

    As proud recipients of the Green Tourism Gold Award, we offer hands-on lessons in environmental stewardship. Learn how we harvest rainwater, protect biodiversity, and operate a low-impact guesthouse and how students can be changemakers in their own schools and communities.

    Sustainability

🧭 Practical Information

  • Duration: 2 hours of demos followed by free use of the facilities
  • Optional Add-ons:
    • Woodland Bat Walks (seasonal)
    • Honey tasting gift jars for students
    • Workshops in sustainability, storytelling, or magic show
  • A thank-you letter from a visiting school
  • A school picnic lunch at Cedar Hollow Oxford

Please help support our charity

Congenital Anaemia Network

If you are a patient who suffers from a congenital anaemia or know someone who might enjoy staying at the treehouse, please fill out this form. We reserve one weekend per month for the use of patients.