Pembroke College, Oxford

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 00:00 (12:00am) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 06:00 (6:00am) - 09:00 (9:00am)

History

Founded in 1624, Pembroke College was granted its charter by King James I of England and VI of Scotland and took its name from the Chancellor of the University at that time, William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke. The Chapel, now known as the Damon Wells Chapel, was built in 1732 in a classical style and the Hall, which dates back to 1848 has a small cupola and a roof built to the medieval hammer-beam design.  The college was a predominantly male domain until 1979 when female undergraduates were admitted.

Famous alumni include Samuel Johnson who came to Pembroke in 1728, leaving just a year later when he ran out of money. He never did finish his degree but Oxford University awarded him with an honorary one much later in life. 

Food & beverage

Individual private bookings are room only, breakfast is not included. 

Group conference reservations may include breakfast in Hall as arranged by the conference. 

Farthings Cafe - Pembroke has it's own on-site Cafe where you can purchase breakfast, drinks, snacks & more, accepting cash and card. Hours are variable outside of term. 

Pembroke is a stones throw away from the Westgate Shopping Centre and Terrace Restaurants, as well as being surrounded on all sides by unique Oxford cafes and eateries.

Grounds & Gardens

Pembroke College is based around three main quadrangles: Old Quad (dating from 1600s), Chapel Quad (containing the Chapel and Hall, completed in 1848) and North Quad (opened in 1962). Guests are welcome to visit the Chapel when not in use.

Other facilities

WiFi is available througout College:

A free personalised user account is provided for Conference guests.

The Cloud - a public WiFi network - is available for individual private guests.
If you are not already a member, the first 4 hours are free.