Historic houses · South East England
Merton Street tennis court
In or near Oxford.
Merton Street tennis court — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Merton Street tennis court, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is OX1 4BH. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Merton Street tennis court is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
University College Oxford, founded in 1249, is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford, known for its academic excellence and vibrant community. Visitors can explore the college's rich history and engage with its academic environment.
From the Wikipedia article
Merton Street tennis court is the home of the Oxford University Real Tennis Club. It stands on the north side of Merton Street in central Oxford, England, and forms part of Merton College. There has been a tennis court in Oxford since 1450 and one at the Merton Street site since c. 1494, according to one source. Alternatively, according to another source, Oxford has had a court since 1595 and one at this site when it was rebuilt in 1798. The Merton Street court, being early, has somewhat non-standard dimensions, and in particular an unusually flat tambour (a buttress used as part of the court). It is the smallest court in England and the second oldest.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7517, -1.2520
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 4BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- +44 (0)1865 276 602
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.univ.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6820730 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Merton Street tennis court (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merton Street tennis court?
- Merton Street tennis court is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 4BH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Merton Street tennis court?
- Merton Street tennis court — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merton Street tennis court?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 4BH.
- Is Merton Street tennis court a listed building?
- Merton Street tennis court is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Merton Street tennis court?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 4BH.