Merton street

Merton Street, in Oxford

Merton Street is one of the most charming cobbled streets of Oxford, lined with historic colleges. The Oxford audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque alley, which runs along Merton College and Oriel College, in the heart of the university town.

The cobbled alley of the historic colleges

The cobbled streets of Oxford reveal treasures of heritage at every step, and Merton Street is one of the finest examples. This charming alley, one of the last of Oxford to have kept its original cobbles, offers a timeless setting, away from the bustle of the great arteries. It owes its name to Merton College, one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges of the university, whose magnificent medieval buildings and chapel it runs along. Nearby is also Oriel College, founded in 1324 by King Edward II of England. Walking this street lined with high stone walls, old façades and monumental doors, you have the feeling of going back in time and of grasping the studious and timeless atmosphere of the old university. Merton Street also offers fine perspectives over the neighbouring towers and spires. A picturesque alley laden with history, Merton Street is a charming stop of the discovery of Oxford.

What to see

Here you wander in one of the most charming cobbled alleys of Oxford, which has kept its original cobbles, away from the bustle, lined with the magnificent medieval buildings of Merton College, one of the oldest of the university, and near Oriel College founded in 1324, in a studious and timeless atmosphere. Merton Street embodies the historic charm of Oxford. It is a charming stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Merton Street lies in the heart of Oxford, near the High Street, reachable on foot. It is a cobbled alley freely accessible; the visit of the colleges follows its own hours and conditions, which vary. You appreciate it by strolling.

What is particular about Merton Street in Oxford?

It is one of the last streets of Oxford to have kept its original cobbles; charming and timeless, it runs along the magnificent medieval buildings of Merton College and lies near Oriel College, founded in 1324 by King Edward II.

Where is Merton Street of Oxford?

In the heart of Oxford, near the High Street, in England.