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Magdalen College, A tranquil haven of historic beauty and charm

Magdalen College, Oxford, OX1 4AU, UK

One of the wealthiest colleges in Oxford

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Introduction

In 1458, Merton College was founded by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, and is known as one of the most beautiful colleges in Oxford and Cambridge universities. The towering square tower of the college has become one of the iconic buildings of Oxford. The college's walls are as magnificent as the Great Wall of China and the scale of the college is very large. Overall, Merton College offers great value for the money and is one of the most worth-visiting colleges.

Address

Magdalen College, Oxford, OX1 4AU, UK

Opening hours

2017 opening times：
January to late June: 1pm to dusk or 6pm, whichever is the earlier.
Late June to late September: 10am to 7pm (26 June to 28 September).
October to December: 1pm to dusk or 6pm, whichever is the earlier.

Phone +44 (0)1865 276000