60th Anniversary Summer Picnic

Location: Blackwell Quad (weather permitting)

Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Time: 4 - 6pm

Bookings: Please book via the bookings calendar here.
Open: 10am on Mon 11 May 2026
Close: 10am on Fri 18 June 2026

Price: £16 (Junior Members and Oxford University guests) 
£19.20 (Non-Oxford guests of Junior Members) 
£21.40 (Senior Members and their guests) 
£16 Over 12 year-olds
£6 Under 12 year-olds

Wine: £12 per bottle

Wine may be purchased at time of booking, or at the bar on the night as well as a wide selection of non-alcoholic and soft drinks. Members must not bring in alcohol from outside College.

Dress code: Smart daily wear

Changes to Bookings: Members must inform Events Team of all dietary requirements & guest names before the event booking closes. If provided after booking closes we cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate these changes.  We request that you do not move seats during the evening to make sure that you receive the correct meal. 

Cancellations: Any cancellations must be notified prior to event booking closure. After this time we cannot provide a refund. The College reserves the right to restrict bookings for members who do not notify the College of a cancellation, or who do not attend.

Terms and Conditions: Please make sure that you have read all the Booking Terms and Conditions on the Termly Calendar.

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of St Cross with a special Summer Picnic, bringing together the whole College community. Taking place in Blackwell Quad (weather permitting), this relaxed outdoor event is a chance to enjoy good food, fresh air and great company as the term draws to a close.

All members of College are warmly invited to attend, and Fellows, staff and students are welcome to bring partners and young families. We look forward to marking this anniversary together in a friendly and welcoming setting at the heart of College.

Menu

Served Outside - Weather Depending

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A Selection of:
Rare roast beef with horseradish,

Poached salmon with lime & coriander mayonnaise

 or Spinach & asparagus tart (VE)

Bowl salads
coleslaw, tomato Provencal, dressed lollo rosso & red chicory

mushroom a la Grecque, tabouleh

Served with warm minted new Potatoes,

Desserts:
Eton mess pavlova

Freshly cut summer fruit & a light apple syrup

Bitter chocolate tart

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Wine bottles and soft drinks may be purchased at the time of booking
*Members may purchase drinks through the booking system for Hall,
but must not bring in alcohol from outside College
 

For any events queries, contact: mealbooking.queries@stx.ox.ac.uk