St Giles Churchyard and Garden

St Giles has fine grounds, situated at the heart of the City.

The churchyard contains several fine tombs, including a Jacobean example (centre right) which is the tomb of one of the builders of Blenheim Palace. Click on the picture above to download a picture of the churchyard in all its early Summer glory.

The area is being lightened and cleared of overgrown shrubs and bushes so as to improve the vistas of the surrounding townscape. The next step is to improve the paths and provide a memorial path and seating area. The Yew avenue is being restored and replanted where trees have been removed. The East end of the Church will also be landscaped as a parterre, and memorial area.

Eleanor Wood's Memorial Garden was designed by the Superintendent of the University Parks. Eleanor Wood was for many years a member of the congregation, and Churchwarden, With her husband, Leslie, she was at the centre of St Giles' life until she died. The garden is her lasting memorial. It features herbs and spreading plants which require relatively low maintenance. It provides a lovely approach to the South door of the Church. Click any of the pictures to download a larger version

This page was updated on: 19/08/2007

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