Common Rooms

The Junior Common Room comprises three shared spaces for the undergraduate community.  The main room is used for a range of social events and is a place for students to meet and relax.  Many societies and groups use the JCR for meetings and activities but it’s available at all times as a comfy and informal space.

Next to the JCR is the TV room, providing a TV, Nintendo Switch and DVD equipment, a number of sofas and beanbags.

The final JCR Room is the shared kitchen.

The beautiful Middle Common Room (MCR) on the main College site is accommodated in a medieval Hall in Front Quad and is one of Merton’s oldest rooms. It is used for regular events and is currently undergoing refurbishment to improve decoration and install a platform lift, enabling better access.

Merton’s graduate housing at the Holywell site also benefits from its own common room, the KCR (Kris Kristofferson Common Room). This offers a a baby grand piano, billiards table, board games, a television, and gaming consoles.  The Holywell Summerhouse  is a place to relax on sunny days, for a BBQ with friends.