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Tolkien's House

Fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien lived in this mansion from 1930 to 1947, and wrote The Hobbit here. For the uninitiated little more than an average house in a residential street, but a must see for Lord of the Rings fans.

Address
20 Northmoor Rd, OX2 6UR
Hours
Appointments only
Price
Free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.