Maggie's Oxford Summer Garden Party at Merton College

Sip some cold fizz amongst the ancient mulberry, said to have associations with James I. With specimen trees, long mixed borders and herbaceous beds you can relax and enjoy afternoon tea whilst overlooking Christ Church Meadow. This is an exclusive event which would not usually be on offer to the public.
Tours of the historic library and chapel will also be available during your visit. The College Chapel dates back to the end of the 13th century and stands at the heart of this ancient College. The historic Upper Library in Mob Quad is the oldest surviving library in Oxford and one of the oldest still-functioning academic libraries in Europe. It was built in 1373-1378 to replace a library that had become too small to accommodate the growing collections of manuscript books.