C.S. Lewis

Explore the life of the famous Chronicles of Narnia author who was born in Belfast and spent his early life in the city.

Itinerary

9am

Depart port for short drive to East Belfast, passing the home of C.S. Lewis’ grandfather.

9.20am

Dundela
Visit the Blue Plaque which now commemorates the birthplace of C.S. Lewis.

9.45am

Little Lea
View the exterior of Little Lea, the Lewis family home until 1930 where his first stories were written.

10am

Campbell College
Pass by the school which C.S. Lewis attended.

10.15am

St. Mark’s Church
See the stained glass window in the church where C.S. Lewis was baptised and confirmed. Donated by the Lewis brothers in memory of their parents.

10.45am

Belmont Tower
Enjoy a leisurely coffee and explore the small C.S. Lewis exhibition in this Victorian building.

11.30am

“The Searcher” C.S. Lewis statue
Follow Digory Kirke from ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ through the wardrobe. The C.S. Lewis centenary sculpture by Northern Irish artist Ross Wilson was modelled on C.S. Lewis as he was in 1919.

12 noon

Linen Hall Library
Belfast’s oldest library is home to a unique collection of books written by and dedicated to C.S. Lewis.

1pm

Queen’s University Belfast
Visit Queen’s University where C.S. Lewis’ mother studied.

1.30pm

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