Gardens at Merton

In addition to the Fellows Garden, there are several smaller garden spots at Merton, with benches and trees and flowers. During the term, there is probably not a lot of solitude to be found there—the grounds aren't nearly as extensive as, say, Christ Church. But I spent time sitting on all of these benches, and never had to share.

The garden on the right was my favorite; it's hidden behind a hedge and has apple and pear trees. It's conveniently close to the laundry room and was a nice place to read and wait for the wash cycle to finish.