Among Balliol's many distinguished graduates, was the modern martyr, Adam von Trott, who was executed for his part in the plot to kill Hitler in 1944.
Balliol's grounds open to the public at 1p.m. but if you arrive before then, you have three options:
- Visit Trinity College - Balliol's smaller, newer (1555), next door neighbour, opens its gates at noon. The college is noted for its gardens. There's a charge of £1 for viewing the grounds {50p for seniors).
- Take a Guided Tour Tours with registered guides start just outside the gates of Trinity College at noon, 1p.m., 2p.m. and 3p.m. The tours take one and a half hours and the £6 price (£3 for kids) includes admission to many of the colleges and university buildings. There are no reservations, bookings or even phone numbers. Just show up beside the sandwich board on the sidewalk at the appointed time and join the group.
- See The Oxford Story, an interactive visitor attraction, right across the street, that relates the University's 900 year history.
