Pembroke is one of the smaller colleges in Oxford.  This is one of its strengths as it helps to create a tight-knit community. Pembroke also has the advantage of being situated right in the heart of the city. It is only a stone’s throw from Sainsbury’s, Tesco, M&S, Westgate (the main shopping centre), the High Street, Cornmarket Street and Christ Church Meadows. There are many libraries and cafés in walking distance but the college also has its own library (open 24-hours a day, which can be useful on occasion) and its own café known as Farthings.  With easy access to such a wide array of facilities, there is never a moment for boredom!