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 Complex with a lecture theatre and 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 attendees of residential conferences to come together to create, learn, and fuel ideas. With over 130 Wi-Fi-connected bedrooms, all fully equipped with a 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 first-class service in the Grand Dining Hall, where delegates can enjoy breakfast, buffet lunches, and formal 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
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Venue Capacity
- 140 Dining
Dining Hall
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.Features
- Built in PA system if required
Venue Capacity
- 140 Dining
TS Eliot Complex
TS Eliot Theatre
This modern facility can accommodate a conference of up to 140 guests, with tiered seating for 100 and additional gallery seating for 40. The space also holds a piano and is a great space for concerts.Venue Capacity
- 140 Theatre
Features
- Fully accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Live Streaming
- Handheld and lapel Microphones
David Harvey Room
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.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
Sir Howard Stringer Room
Situated in the TS Eliot Theatre complex. This Purpose-built boardroom with movable tables is perfect for breakout sessions, office space and networking events.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
Features
- Fully accessible
Ian Taylor Room
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.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
LT Foyer
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.Venue Capacity
- 100 Reception
Features
- Fully accessible
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TS Eliot Theatre
This modern facility can accommodate a conference of up to 140 guests, with tiered seating for 100 and additional gallery seating for 40. The space also holds a piano and is a great space for concerts.Venue Capacity
- 140 Theatre
Features
- Fully accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Live Streaming
- Handheld and lapel Microphones
-
David Harvey Room
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.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
-
Sir Howard Stringer Room
Situated in the TS Eliot Theatre complex. This Purpose-built boardroom with movable tables is perfect for breakout sessions, office space and networking events.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
Features
- Fully accessible
-
Ian Taylor Room
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.Venue Capacity
- 20 Boardroom
-
LT Foyer
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.Venue Capacity
- 100 Reception
Features
- Fully accessible
