This special medieval-style walled garden, once the home of secular canons and now cared for by volunteers, has a unique atmosphere and is always open for you to enjoy.
The planting of trees, shrubs, climbing plants, flowers and herbs are all chosen to reflect the medieval period with many native species naturally serving to increase biodiversity.
NEW - The Cottage Border
The cottage border along the side of the College Street entrance is a new addition. During spring this featured a display of daffodils and tulips in the red and yellow colours of Henry Chichele planted by over 450 local schoolchildren.
This will be followed by an unconsciously prophetic summer rainbow border planted last September by the Chichele Garden volunteers which is very in keeping with these strange times.
The planting is in its first year and will look at its best later in the summer, but it is looking good now as local children are painting and placing stones in rainbow colours around the border. We welcome you to add your own rainbow coloured stones.
Like gardening and have an hour or two to spare?
Could you spare the time to work in Chichele College Garden – to help safeguard it for future generations?
We are looking for gardening volunteers who could spare just a few hours every month.
Not sure you have the skills?
Don't worry – we offer training and support to acknowledge our appreciation of the work our volunteers do to help maintain the garden.
Want to find out more?
Email chichelegarden@gmail.com for more information.
Bringing gardens to you ...
This garden is just one of many being brought to you for free as part of our Virtual Secret Garden 2020 while you stay safe at home (normally £4 entry fee).
We are publishing one garden a day on our website and our Facebook page from Sunday 21 June.
If you have enjoyed visiting the Secret Gardens that we have brought to you this year, we would love you to donate to the NHS Charities Together appeal.
Thank you
Credits:
Images courtesy of Share Photography, Carol Fitzgerald and Pam Webbley