Facilities

Undergraduate students at Merton enjoy:

• Two libraries for the use of College members only - one of which includes the oldest continuously functioning library for university academics and students in the world!
• Free broadband internet access in all student rooms, as well as computer rooms with free printing and cheap photocopying, available 24 hours a day
• A beautiful Dining Hall with high-quality, low-cost food for students
• The Junior Common Room, where undergraduates can relax, watch movies, and play pool
• The College Bar, with a nice range of affordable beverages and regular quiz nights
• A TV Room with video and DVD equipment
• Access to a Games Room, complete with a free pool table, table football, darts and games machines
• The Fellows Garden, an idyllic place to read, work or relax
• Merton College Sports Ground, including sports pitches, pavilion, grass and hard tennis courts, squash courts and weight-training facilities
• Merton College Boathouse on the River Isis (Thames)
• Real Tennis Court in Merton Street which can be used by the college Real Tennis Club
• 4 pianos and 2 chapel organs available for students for practice
• Chapel services
• A Welfare team including Welfare Officers from the student body as well as the Chaplain, Welfare Dean and University support services.
• College Nurse
• Venues which can be booked without charge by students for club or society events and performances or recitals

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