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Opening Hours for Merton College Oxford

Plan your time exploring medieval quads and historic chapels in Oxford.

Visiting one of Oxford's oldest colleges requires careful timing, as active academic spaces have variable schedules. To explore historic sights like the Mob Quad, chapel, and gardens, you should coordinate your visit with seasonal opening hours. Since times can shift for college events and term dates, we highly recommend verifying the latest schedule on the official Merton College website before you arrive.

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10:00–17:00

Next opening: Sun, Sep 13 at 12:00.

Today

Next opening: Sun, Sep 13 at 12:00

Timezone: Europe/London

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday14:00–17:00
Tuesday14:00–17:00
Wednesday14:00–17:00
Thursday14:00–17:00
Friday14:00–17:00
Saturday10:00–17:00
Sunday12:00–17:00
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Special opening-hours dates

Nov 7Closed all day

Closed due to internal events

Jan 5 – Jan 7Closed all day

Closed due to internal events

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What are the weekend opening hours for Merton College?

Merton College is open on weekends from 10:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays, and from 12:00 to 17:00 on Sundays.

What time does Merton College open on weekdays?

Merton College opens at 14:00 on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and closes at 17:00.

What time does Merton College close?

Merton College closes at 17:00 every day of the week, including both weekdays and weekends.

Does Merton College have special opening hours or closures?

Yes, Merton College has scheduled full-day closures on select dates, including July 31, August 8, August 24, November 7, and from January 5 to January 7.

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