Merton Street tennis court, Real tennis court in central Oxford, England
Merton Street tennis court is a real tennis facility in central Oxford featuring an indoor playing area with sloping surfaces and spectator galleries. The construction and layout follow the specialized design requirements that define this historic sport.
The site has maintained a continuous tennis presence since 1494, ranking among England's oldest tennis locations. This long history reflects how real tennis developed and remained popular in Oxford over the centuries.
The court functions as a gathering space where Oxford University students and local residents come together to compete and train in real tennis. People here experience a sport deeply rooted in tradition, maintaining connections to centuries-old playing practices.
The facility offers professional coaching, equipment rental, and a specialized shop for tennis gear. Access is generally restricted to club members and those with arranged bookings, so contacting ahead is necessary.
The court houses England's smallest real tennis playing area with non-standard dimensions and a distinctively flat tambour structure. This unusual design makes play here technically demanding in ways that set it apart from other courts.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.75170,-1.25196
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22
Merton College
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Shelley Memorial
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Mob Quad
105 m
Merton College Chapel
38 m
Radcliffe Quadrangle
107 m
Street Surface Of Merton Street
74 m
Corpus Christi College, New Block
73 m
4, Magpie Lane
103 m
Merton College, Chapel, Front Quadrangle
78 m
Oriel College, Wall Fronting Magpie Lane
81 m
Merton College, The Wardens House
36 m
Postmasters Hall
27 m
Beam Hall, With Number 3
50 m
University College, South Range including Chapel, Hall and Kitchen
49 m
5, Magpie Lane
99 m
University College, Archway, Forming The South West Entrance Of The College Onto Kybald Street
37 m
4 And 5, Kybald Street
61 m
Merton College Stables
33 m
6-9, Magpie Lane
79 m
Merton College, East Range, Mob Quadrangle
91 m
3, Magpie Lane
107 m
Merton College, Screen Wall Of The Wardens House
48 m
2, Kybald Street
30 m
Merton College, North Range, Front Quadrangle
45 m
3, Kybald Street
51 m
University College, Gatehouse University College, North Range
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13, Merton Street
107 m
Stables To South Of Number 5
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