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

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

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.

Completed in 1895, Two Temple Place is a dazzling neo-Gothic gem on the Victoria Embankment, designed by gothic revivalist architect, John Loughborough Pearson, & commissioned by & built for William Waldorf Astor, as his estate office.

John Loughborough Pearson , 1895

Established by the Knights Templar in 1195, The Inner Temple has had a Gardener since 1307. Surviving The Great Fire of London, and the Blitz, the Gardens remain a secret and tranquil oasis. Today the Garden is managed for beauty and biodiversity, providing a haven for people and wildlife in the heart of the City.

Robert Marnock, 1870

Discover the geographical and historical influences that made Fleet Street a hub of power, faith, and print. Starting at St Bride’s Church, this walking tour explores how its location between The City and Westminster attracted churches, institutions, and businesses, shaping it into a centre of influence for over a thousand years.

Christopher Wren, 1670

Join a tour of our campus, and get to see inside one or two of our award-winning buildings. Hear about our latest development project, plans for public realm improvements, and the history behind some of the artwork around campus. Tours will depart (whatever the weather) every 20-30 minutes, lasting approximately one hour, maximum group size 20, first come, first served.