Merton College Oxford
Merton College in Oxford was founded in 1264 AD. Merton College is one of the oldest colleges at the University of Oxford. Today, 303 undergraduates and 330 graduate students attend Merton College.
Famous alumni from Merton include JRR Tolkien, TS Eliot, and Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan.
The first view by visitors to Merton College is of the Front Quadrangle (see below).
Front Quad
Front Quadrangle
Chapel
The large chapel at Merton College (see below) was built from the late 13th to mid 15th centuries. The chapel features stained glass from the 14th century.
Stained glass in the chapel
Mob Quad
The Mob Quad at Merton College (see below) is the oldest quadrangle at Oxford. The Mob Quad was constructed between 1288 and 1378. The pristine grass is strictly controlled.
The Quad
Fellows Quadrangle
The Fellows Quadrangle at Merton (see below) was built between 1608 and 1610. JRR Tolkien’s college rooms were in Fellows’ Quadrangle.
Fellows Quadrangle
Nearby
Merton is located on Merton Street in Oxford. Visitors to the city of Oxford may also enjoy viewing nearby Christ Church College, Christ Church Cathedral, University Church of St Mary the Virgin or Carfax Tower.
Access – Getting There
Merton College
Merton St
Oxford OX1 4JD
Tel: 01865 276310
Oxford is located west of London and makes for an easy day trip from the capital. The M40 and A40 connect London to Oxford. Oxford is also connected to the capital by train to London Marylebone and Paddington Station. The journey time between Oxford and London is about 1 hour and ten minutes.
Accommodation in Oxford
Oxford has a number of good hotels suitable for all budgets including the Holiday Inn Oxford, the exclusive MacDonald Randolph Hotel and the boutique Vanbrugh House Hotel on St Michael’s Street.
Other recommended hotels include the four star Jurys Inn Oxford, the three star Hampton by Hilton Oxford and The Oxford Spires Hotel.
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