Merton Field, Oxford

Name: Merton Field
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#152 among attractions in Oxford

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Merton Field is a grass playing field north of the main part of Christ Church Meadow and south of Merton College in central Oxford, England. ()

Elevation: 190 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°44'56"N, 1°15'9"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Merton Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christ Church Cathedral, Broad Walk, Tom Quad, Bate Collection of Musical Instruments.

~650 ftNW
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the globe. As the cathedral of the Diocese of Oxford and a central part of the world-renowned Christ...
~120 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Broad Walk, Oxford
1 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Oxford, Broad Walk offers a serene escape into nature, contrasting with the bustling academic life of the surrounding university. This picturesque hiking trail, lined with ancient trees and well-kept lawns, provides a peaceful...
~920 ftNW
Park
Tom Quad, Oxford
5 min walk • Tom Quad, the largest quadrangle of Christ Church, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, is an architectural marvel and a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of the historic city. Enveloped by the imposing classical facades of the college's buildings, this...
~820 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is a hidden gem that resonates with the city's deep-rooted academic and cultural heritage. This museum, situated within the prestigious Oxford University, is an ode to the evolution of musical...
~1040 ftW
Church
Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, Oxford
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy stands as a spiritual home for Catholic students and staff of the University of Oxford. Founded with the aim of supporting the Catholic community within the university, the...
~1030 ftW
Observation decks and towers, Quad, Tower
Tom Tower, Oxford
5 min walk • Tom Tower is a bell tower in Oxford, England, named after its bell, Great Tom. It is over Tom Gate, on St Aldates, the main entrance of Christ Church, Oxford, which leads into Tom Quad.
~800 ftNW
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.
~600 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Poplar Walk, Oxford
3 min walk • Poplar Walk is wide footpath running north–south in Christ Church Meadow, Oxford, England. The footpath runs between The Meadow Building of Christ Church at the junction with Broad Walk to the north and the River Thames near Folly Bridge to the south.
~810 ftW
Memorial, Garden, Park
War Memorial Garden, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church War Memorial Garden is a garden in Oxford, England, created in 1926 to commemorate the First World War. The war memorial garden, in memory of members of Christ Church, Oxford, is located east off St Aldate's at the western end of Broad Walk, which leads along the northern edge of Christ Church Meadows.
~800 ftN
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
4 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~730 ftNE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted
Dead Man's Walk, Oxford
4 min walk • Dead Man's Walk is a footpath running east–west in central Oxford, England, situated immediately to the south of Merton College and just outside the old city wall, with Corpus Christi College at the western end. To the north, Grove Walk connects with Merton Street through a gateway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Merton Field?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church Meadow, Oxford (1 min walk), The Meadow Building, Oxford (3 min walk), Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (4 min walk), Merton College Library, Oxford (4 min walk).

How to get to Merton Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Merton Field:

Bus

Police Station • Lines: X39, X40 (5 min walk)
St Aldates • Lines: 5A, S8, Tube, X3, X39, X40 (7 min walk)

Train

Oxford (21 min walk)