Merton Street tennis court, Real tennis court in central Oxford, England
The Merton Street court features an indoor playing area with sloping surfaces, dedicated galleries, and architectural elements specific to real tennis traditions.
The current tennis facility stands on a site that has maintained a continuous tennis presence since 1494, making it one of England's earliest tennis locations.
The court serves as a meeting point where Oxford University students and local community members participate together in real tennis competitions and training.
The facility provides professional instruction, equipment rental, and maintains a specialized shop for tennis gear at Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD.
This Grade II listed structure contains the smallest real tennis court in England, with non-standard dimensions and a distinctively flat tambour.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.75170,-1.25196
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:29
Merton College
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Shelley Memorial
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Mob Quad
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Merton College Chapel
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Radcliffe Quadrangle
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Street Surface Of Merton Street
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Corpus Christi College, New Block
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Merton College, Chapel, Front Quadrangle
78 m
Oriel College, Wall Fronting Magpie Lane
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Merton College, The Wardens House
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Postmasters Hall
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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
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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
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2, Kybald Street
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Merton College, North Range, Front Quadrangle
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3, Kybald Street
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University College, Gatehouse University College, North Range
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13, Merton Street
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Stables To South Of Number 5
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