Garden Details
Lincoln's Inn Gardens
The Garden
Lincoln's Inn, one of the four historic Inns of Court where barristers are trained and work, has existed since at least 1422. Its three-acre gardens are a tranquil respite from the busy nearby streets of High Holborn and Chancery Lane. Following a three-year, £26m development of the Great Hall and Library buildings, the area around the Great Hall has been transformed and now includes an exotic terrace of hardy palms and a long border which mixes formal elements with a contemporary twist. The newly planted woodland-style area is a tapestry of shade-loving plants and spring bulbs. Other garden areas include two extensive mixed shrub borders and the decorative Kitchen Garden. Significant trees include 26 heritage plane trees and three mulberries.Notable figures connected with Lincoln's Inn include Sir Thomas More, John Donne, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. The opening of Charles Dickens's Bleak House takes place in the Old Hall, built in 1490.
Head Gardener: Miranda Kimberley
Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory
Visitor Information
- Open
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Saturday 10:00–17:00
- Activities
- Optional guided tours will be led by the Head Gardener. A delicious range of snack and refreshments will be available, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the tranquil grounds. Family friendly activities will be available.
- Picnics allowed.
- Entrance
- Southeast corner of Lincoln's Inn Fields, via the Gatehouse (WC2A 3QA)
Nearest postcode: WC2A 3QA - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Stations
- Chancery Lane, Holborn
- Cycle hire station
- Carey Street (Map)
- Toilets
- Disabled toilet on site
- Access
- Some gravel paths - can be difficult for wheelchairs. Steps into the Kitchen Garden - ramp available.
- Dogs
- Dogs on leads
