Our Facilities

Our magnificent facilities are enjoyed by over 3,600 members, including about 1000 living outside the UK.    Please click here for a copy of our information leaflet. It will give you more details about facilities, social events, groups you can join and our worldwide network of reciprocal clubs.

Eligibility

Anyone:

(1)   holding a degree from either Oxford or Cambridge University or,

(2)   on whom a degree honoris causa in either University has been conferred or,

(3)   to whom M.A. status has been accorded by Oxford or granted by Cambridge or,

(4)   who has been admitted a member of a college or hall in either University, or

(5)   who is a member of Congregation of Oxford University or of the Cambridge University Regent House,

is eligible to join the Club. We hope you will consider applying for membership so that it becomes your home from home in London. If you look at the pages on this website relating to facilities, activities and reciprocal clubs you will see that joining could bring many benefits.

Visits and Events

Visit the Club house

We try to make sure that, before applying, potential members have all the facts they need to take an informed decision about joining. If you would like to visit the Club, ask questions about it or discuss the membership process please telephone our membership office on 020 7321 5103/5110.

Events in London for potential members

We hold regular drinks parties at the Club for potential members where you can meet existing members and tour the building. If you are considering membership we strongly recommend you to attend one of these events.

Events in Oxford and Cambridge for potential members

If you are an undergraduate or working for a higher degree you can attend one of our drinks parties in Oxford and Cambridge in May 2008. Most of the guests will be undergraduates and there are lots of opportunities to ask questions and learn a little more about the Club and what it can offer.

Invitations to Events

If you would like to attend an event please telephone the Club membership office on 020 7321 5103/ 5110 and we will send you an invitation.

Applications

We have streamlined our membership process and will be delighted to help you through all the stages. We have tried to make the procedure quick and simple.

1.   Please click on link to download membership application form (PDF document) or, if you prefer, telephone the Club membership office on 020 7321 5103/5110 and ask them to send you one.

2.   Complete and sign the form and send it to us. If you have identified a proposer and seconder, or just a proposer, please ensure that they, too, have signed the form before you post it to us.

3.   Do not allow lack of a proposer or seconder to stop you submitting your form. Please telephone our membership office on 020 7321 5103/5110 so that we can discuss with you options for completing your application.

4.   Once your application has finally been proposed and seconded, we will put your name in the candidate's book and your application will then go before the Election Committee.

5.   Once you have been elected, we will ask you to pay your initial subscription. On receipt we will issue you with a membership card and you will then be free to use the Club and any of our reciprocal clubs.

If two members have agreed to propose and second you, please download an application form, complete it and send it to us.  Please contact us on 020 7930 5151 if you have no proposer or seconder.  We will be happy to facilitate the joining process.

Subscriptions

Club subscriptions vary according to where you live, where your business address is located and how old you are. No entrance fee is payable.

Membership Categories

Our membership is divided into the following categories:

London Members  Those having a residential or business address within 100 miles of London

Country Members    Those not having a residential or business address within 100 miles of London

Overseas Members    Those ordinarily resident outside the British Isles

University Members   Those (1) holding an appointment at any institution of higher education or academic research or (2) engaged in full time study intended to lead to a degree by such an institution or (3) in statu pupillari at Oxford or Cambridge either as undergraduates or graduates.

Retired Members   Those aged 60 or more who are not engaged in any paid profession, business or employment or the like occupying them for more than two days a week or the equivalent.

Details of subscriptions are set out on the next page, click here for details.