Merton College

Merton College was founded in 1264 and has centuries of experience in bringing people together.

The college is continuously evolving and combines state-of-the-art facilities with traditional grandeur across its diverse collection of spaces, boasting modern convenience and idyllic surroundings. The College offers fantastic spaces such as the contemporary TS Eliot Lecture Theatre with adjoining syndicate rooms, as well as a selection of smaller traditional rooms such as the Americas Room overlooking the secluded Sundial Lawn, and the wood panelled Harrison Room and Breakfast Room.

This is a perfect setting for residential conferences to come together to create, learn and fuel ideas. With over 130 Wi-Fi connected bedrooms, all fully equipped with hospitality tray. We can offer a selection of ensuite and standard bedrooms across our modern and traditional buildings. Bookings are available during college vacation time for guests over the age of 18 years.

Our dedicated hospitality team will provide you with a first-class service in the Grand Dining Hall where delegates can enjoy traditional full English breakfast, buffet lunches and dinners. You can also draw on the expertise of our Head Chef to create that perfect menu for your special event.

Our experienced Events and Conference team will support you throughout your event to ensure all your expectations are met.

This venue offers facilities for hybrid and virtual meetings upon request.

Merton College
Merton St, Oxford OX1 4JD

13 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 140 guests for Theatre, Dining, Boardroom, Reception, Classroom, U-shape, and Hollow Square functions.

Bedrooms 130

Ensuite 80

Standard 50

Breakfast yes

Lunch yes

Dinner yes

"It's been a great experience using the Conference Oxford service. Hope we will have more opportunities in the future."


Centre of Development Studies

Rebecca Stewart, Head of Events and Conferences

conferences@merton.ox.ac.uk


01865 286488
http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/
  • T S Eliot Theatre

    Theatre 140

    This modern facility can accommodate a conference of up to 140 guests, with tiered seating for 108 and additional gallery seating. The room also has a piano and is a great space for concerts.

    Facilities

    Extensive audio-visual facilities with a laptop and built in Projector, Lectern with AV controls (for sound and lighting), Pull-out Whiteboards. PA system with handheld and lapel microphones on request, Comfortable seating with writing tables, Electronic Controlled Black out blinds. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    Ground floor. Fully accessible

    Available

    Vacation

  • Hall, Merton

    Hall

    Dining 140

    Traditional Dining hall with wood-panelled walls and original wrought iron oak door. A truly grand room for breakfast, lunch or dinner for conferences and can accommodate up to 140 including High Table in the traditional College style seating.

    Facilities

    Built in PA system if required. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    First floor, can be accessed by lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Sir Howard Stringer Room

    Boardroom 20

    Situated in the TS Eliot Theatre complex. This Purpose-built boardroom with movable tables is perfect for breakout sessions, office space and networking events

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV, laptop, projection facility, whiteboard. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    Ground floor. Fully accessible

    Available

    Vacation

  • David Harvey Room

    Boardroom 20

    Situated upstairs in the TS Eliot Theatre complex. A light room with fixed boardroom set-up. This is a perfect break-out room for larger events or small meetings.

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV, laptop, projection facility, whiteboard. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    First floor, can be accessed by lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Ian Taylor Room

    Boardroom 20

    Situated upstairs in the TS Eliot Theatre complex. A light room with fixed boardroom set-up. This is a Perfect break-out room for larger events or small meetings.

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV, laptop, projection facility, whiteboard. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    First floor, can be accessed by lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Lecture Theatre Foyer

    LT Foyer

    Reception 100

    This large open area with beautiful lighting and modern slate floors and natural finished walls. Sits directly outside of the main theatre, this is a perfect space for refreshment breaks, exhibitions, networking lunches, post-event drinks receptions and more.

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    Ground floor. Fully accessible

    Available

    Vacation

  • Mure Room, Merton College

    Mure Room

    Theatre 60

    Classroom 20

    Boardroom 24

    U-shape 20

    This is a simple traditional room, with high ceilings, wooden floor, and large windows. This is a flexible space for conferences or networking events.

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV, laptop, projection facility. Free standing whiteboard and blackboard, piano. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    First floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Breakfast Room

    Boardroom 18

    This is a traditional room with stunning wood-panelling with a large bay window with fantastic views of Fellows’ Quad. This is a Fixed Boardroom with adjacent Queens room which is perfect for refreshment breaks or small break out space.

    Facilities

    Portable audio-visual equipment on request. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    First floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Fitzjames 1 (John Robert Room)

    Theatre 30

    Boardroom 10

    Traditional Oxford room with stunning views of Fellows’ Quad and a perfect space for a smaller conference or as a breakout space. This space is housed in the Front Quad close to the main entrance.

    Facilities

    Plasma screen TV, laptop, projection facility, chalkboard. Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    Ground floor. Fully accessible

    Available

    Vacation

  • Fitzjames 2 (Americas Room)

    Boardroom 16

    Next to the Fitzjames 1 (John Robert room), ideal for smaller meetings or as a breakout space. The room boasts beautiful views of Sundial Lawn. This is a traditional meeting space located in the Front Quad close to the main entrance.

    Facilities

    Chalk board and white board. Portable audio-visual equipment. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    Ground floor, one step down on entry.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Hawkins Room, Merton College

    Hawkins Room

    Hollow Square 20

    Situated in Fellows’ Quad and offers fantastic views of Christ Church playing fields and meadow. The room offers a fixed hollow square layout and is an ideal meeting room for smaller groups.

    Facilities

    Ceiling-mounted data projector. White board. Blackboard. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    Second floor, no lift.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Harrison Room, Merton College

    Harrison Room

    Boardroom 10

    This is a traditional wood-panelled room, located on Merton Street opposite the College Lodge. This is an ideal space for smaller meetings with fixed boardroom set-up.

    Facilities

    Free-standing white board. Wi-Fi.

    Accessibility

    Ground floor. One step up on entry.

    Available

    Vacation

  • Savile Room

    Dining 68

    This is a traditional dining room with stunning wood-panelling. This room is ideal for smaller groups requiring private dining and perfect for dinners. It is situated close to the main dining hall.

    Facilities

    Wi-Fi

    Accessibility

    First floor, can be accessed by lift.

    Available

    Vacation