College Garden Tour 2026 – Somerville and Trinity
About this event
Explore the beautiful gardens of Somerville and Trinity Colleges on this special tour.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Explore Somerville’s peak spring blooms with expert guidance from Alastair and Anna.
• Analyze Trinity’s recent garden transformations with Head Gardener Kate Burtonwood.
• Dine in the historic Somerville Hall for a buffet lunch between private garden expeditions.
Event Highlights
- •Guided tours of both Somerville and Trinity College gardens
- •Expert commentary from professional gardeners Alastair, Anna, and Kate Burtonwood
- •Springtime viewing of college grounds at their seasonal best
- •Buffet lunch served in the historic Somerville College Hall
- •First-hand look at Trinity College's recent garden redesigns and new plantings
Speakers
Alastair
Somerville Gardener
Anna
Somerville Gardener
Kate Burtonwood
Head Gardener at Trinity College
Programme
Refreshments
Tea and coffee in the Mary Somerville Room
Tour of Somerville Gardens
Guided tour with gardeners Alastair and Anna
Lunch
Buffet lunch in Hall
Tour of Trinity College Gardens
Walk to Trinity for a tour with Head Gardener Kate Burtonwood
Finish
What to bring / Requirements
- •Advance booking required
- •Financial assistance for booking costs available via the Senior Members Fund
Organized by: Somerville Alumni Gardening Network
Contact: jacqueline.watson@some.ox.ac.uk