Our series of exclusive Oxford tours continues with Helena Chance, a lecturer on historical gardens at Oxford University. With Helena as your guide, you will tour a selection of secret gardens of Oxford, notably Merton College, St Edmund Hall and Corpus Christi College.
Begin your day with morning coffee at Le Manoir before Helena gives an illustrated talk on the history of Oxford’s contribution to gardens and gardening and some background on your day ahead.
You will then be taken into Oxford. Behind the walls of Oxford’s ancient colleges lie acres of beautiful and historic gardens, rarely seen by visitors. You will explore some of the small private college gardens not normally open to the public and meet two college gardeners. Explore three college gardens, each with their own style, which complement and enhance the architecture of the surrounding buildings.
Helena Chance has lived and lectured in Oxford for many years and knows the city well. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover a secret world which exists within the beautiful city of Oxford.
After lunch at Le Manoir, take the time to discover our own gardens at your leisure.
This event is held in our private dining room, La Belle Epoque, where guests will be seated on large tables of up to ten guests per table.
This event is priced at £185 per person including:
Morning coffee and welcome by Helena Chance at Le Manoir
Trip to Oxford and guided tour of three college gardens
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Reception at Le Manoir
Three course lunch with accompanying wines
For more information and to book, please contact us:
Tel: 01844 277484
E-mail: hannah.ferguson@blanc.co.uk
