London's first fireproof building, built to house records of the Court of Chancery. Now renovated to house a fine university library.

Sir John Taylor, Sir James Pennethorne, 1851

Lincoln’s Inn is an Inn of Court and has been an association of barristers and judges for over 600 years. Usually closed to the public, the buildings within this tranquil 11-acre estate include Grade I and II listed gems (mediaeval, Victorian and Georgian architecture) with banqueting halls, a law library, a chapel, and a modern state-of-the-art teaching space.

Anon., 1489

Architect G.E Street's iconic masterpiece set in the heart of London and one of Victorian England's great public buildings. 13th Century Gothic style given a Victorian interpretation. Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1870 's to build the home for Civil Justice for the United Kingdom.

G. E. Street, 1874

Medieval architecture meets Wren's refurbishments in this inspiring building, the Mother Church of the Common Law. The Magna Carta exhibit: has William Marshal and King John where they would have debated and agreed clauses of Magna Carta.

Medieval, 1185

Instituto Cervantes is a public institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, created by the Spanish Government in 1991 to promote the teaching, study and use of Spanish globally and the understanding of Hispanic cultures abroad. Instituto Cervantes has presence in more than 90 cities across 45 countries,

, 1951

Fine example of an early 5-floor Queen Anne town house with original panelling, open staircase and unique 'swinging panels' on the open-plan first floor. Johnson compiled his famous 'Dictionary of the English Language' (1755) here.

Richard Gough, 1690

The Fleet Street Heritage Wall comprises 86 A3 information panels about the people, places, ideas and newspapers which made the name of Fleet Street famous throughout the world. Each Saturday and Sunday from 10 until 4, Piers Nicholson, who created the Heritage Sundial above the Wall, will speak on the project and its innovative features which will make it widely accessible to all comers.

Piers Nicholson, 2025

Barnard's Inn Hall has been home to an Inn of Chancery, The Mercers' School, and now Gresham College. It's history spans centuries, including surviving the Great Fire of London in 1666. The hall is now used to host free public lectures.

Unknown, 1450

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, exclusively entitled to Call their members to the Bar of England and Wales. We provide support, education and accomodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. Middle Temple Hall, Bench apartments, and Middle Temple Library will be open to the public on Sunday 14 September from 12-4pm. Last entry is at 3.45pm.

Australia House, home to the Australian High Commission since 1918, is London’s longest continually-occupied diplomatic mission. Designed by A. Marshall Mackenzie & Son and opened by King George V, this Grade II listed landmark features striking marble and timber interiors, much of it shipped from Australia during the First World War.

Alexander Marshall MacKenzie, 1918

Join bestselling author, guide and Open City Golden Key Academy alumnus, Jack Chesher, for an intimate walking tour exploring Aldwych to Bank

William Waldorf Astor, 1895