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Trinity College

Historic, listed Oxford College gardens, on a site dating back to C13. Open again after several years of restoration work, with a new 120 metre border by garden designer Chris Beardshaw and other new areas by Head Gardener Kate Burtonwood. The park-like front quadrangle has mature specimen trees inc Catalpa and Cedrus. Formal courtyards house seasonal pot displays. New planting areas were created in the Woodland and Library Quad in 2021 following extensive redevelopment of college buildings. The private walled gardens - the President's Garden and Fellows' Garden - will be open for viewing. Please note that this opening is cashless payments only.

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Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College
Trinity College

About Trinity College

Historic, listed Oxford College gardens, on a site dating back to C13th.
The park-like front quadrangle has mature specimen trees incl. Catalpa and Cedrus (Cedar). A seeded annual meadow has been created in front of Kettell Hall, on the side of Broad St.

The Back Lawns provide a sweeping view between Garden Quad (based on a design by Christopher Wren) and Parks Road, through C17th wrought iron gates. In Spring 2025 a new 120m border, designed by celebrated plantsman Chris Beardshaw has been created down the side of these lawn. A line of Taxus (Yew) along this garden remain from a 300 year-old formal garden design.

New planting areas were created in the Woodland and Library Quad in 2021 following extensive redevelopment of college buildings. These focus on sustainable plantings, requiring less watering and providing long seasons of flowering plants for pollinators.

The private President’s Garden and newly restored Fellows’ Garden will be open for viewing.

Website:

https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk

Trinity College features

Location details

Trinity College,
Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX1 3BH

Directions to Trinity College
Central Oxford. Entrance in Broad St (Opp Turl St) Purchase tickets from Trinity College, Broad St, OX1 3BH.

Trinity College openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas in Trinity's historic Dining Hall. Cafes on Broad Street, 50 metres from the college. Refreshments in aid of local charity.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-15:00

Accessibility

  • Most of site is accessible for wheelchair users. Some uneven paths and gravel at points. Accessible facilities are provided.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Trinity College at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Trinity College are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Trinity College seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.