Selwyn Gardens

Established in the Victorian period, the beautiful College gardens have been developed into a landscape of extensive lawns, mature trees, richly planted flowering borders and beds, and collections of shrubs from around the world.

A tour of the gardens

Visiting Selwyn? Read the printable gardens guide and suggested tour of the gardens. Packed with useful information to help you ensure you don’t miss anything.

Season by season

Find out what happens in the gardens throughout the year.

Past, present, future

Past and present gardeners have contributed in their own way to harmonise the garden with the imposing buildings that Sir Arthur Blomfield designed. Read more...

Victorian Border Plant List

Victorian Border Plant List 2016

Latest News

Library opens
Thu, 29/04/2021 - 14:48

The college is delighted to report that the new library and auditorium building is open for Selwyn students from Friday, April 30th. In the first instance, the Bartlam library will be available as additional study space.
Keynote lecture
Fri, 09/04/2021 - 11:22
Selwyn College is delighted to announce that its Ramsay Murray lecture will be given this year by Professor Rana Mitter. Its title will be "Where China goes next: How authoritarianism, history and technology are creating a new superpower"
Building handover
Tue, 23/03/2021 - 08:55
Our new building was handed over to the college on March 22nd by the contractors Barnes Construction.
Honorary Fellows
Fri, 12/03/2021 - 09:36
The college has elected two new honorary fellows.
Vice-mastership
Mon, 08/03/2021 - 11:00
The college is pleased to announce that Dr Janet O’Sullivan has been re-elected as vice-master of Selwyn, with her new term of office running from 2021 until 2026. Dr O’Sullivan, a Law academic, was first elected in 2016; and she deputises for the master as well as taking on a number of college roles including chairing some key committees.

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