Magdalen College, Oxford

Check-in: 14:00 (2:00) - 23:00 (11:00) (Nessun Arrivo consentito al di fuori di questo arco di tempo)

Check-out: 10:00 (10:00) - 10:30 (10:30)

Storia

Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, and Lord Chancellor, on the site of the Hospital of St. John, just outside Oxford’s East Gate.

Several additions were made after Waynflete’s death in 1486: in 1492, the foundation stone was laid for a grand new bell tower, 144 feet high. Ready for use by 1505, Magdalen Tower has become one of Oxford’s iconic images. The College then completed the High Street range, to link the Tower with existing buildings, and in 1508/9 erected the large allegorical gargoyles in the Cloister later known as the ‘hieroglyphics’.

In the early 1730s, Edward Holdsworth designed a grand new quadrangle in the Palladian style to replace most of the medieval buildings. Only the north range of this quadrangle, the New Building, was ever completed. This occupies part of the Grove, which had been planted as a formal garden in the 17th century.

Cibo & bevande

English Breakfast is served in the medieval Hall. Choose from a full selection of cooked items as well as cereals, fresh fruit and continental pastries on display in our Buttery - then take your tray into the panelled Hall to enjoy your breakfast with other guests, students and visitors with the portraits of famous alumni looking down. Please note, some of the accommodation is sold on a 'room only' basis which does not include breakfast.

The Old Kitchen Snack Bar, with riverside terrace, is open for light lunches and afternoon teas. Most evenings the Old Kitchen Bar will be open serving drinks. A wireless internet service hot spot is available in the Old Kitchen.

Lunch and Dinner are also available on most days in the Buttery for a modest cash charge. Opening times are displayed in College.

Terreni & Giardini

Magdalen is set in over 100 acres of grounds and parkland with the River Cherwell flowing through. The Deer Park (with a herd of around 65) has been established for over 300 years. In addition to the formal lawns and borders, there are water walks and meadows for all to enjoy. The Fellows' Garden, noted for its Spring flowers, is open throughout the year.

Servizi aggiuntivi

Guests are welcome to use the Ethernet connection in each study bedroom but will require a cable and password from the Porters' Lodge.

Telephones may be used with an Oxford University phone card which may be purchased from the Porters' Lodge in either £5 or £2 denominations.

Launderettes are available and a pre-paid card may be obtained from the Porters' Lodge. There are ironing facilities in the launderettes.