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. In front of the Inn's core building, Great Hall, stands a long herbaceous border with yew topiary and grasses. There are also two extensive mixed shrub borders; woodland areas covered in a tapestry of shade-loving plants and bulbs, and a decorative Kitchen Garden. New beds are being created this year in New Square, at the southern end and around the William Pye fountain. 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
- Head gardener Miranda Kimberley will be giving tours of the garden. Refreshments will be offered in the MCR cafe and bar and there will be family-friendly activities and entertainment.
- Picnics allowed.
- Entrance
- Main gate, accessed from Lincoln's Inn Fields (use postcode WC2A 3QA)
Nearest postcode: WC2A 3QA - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Stations
- Chancery Lane, Holborn
- Cycle hire station
- Carey Street (Map)
- Toilets
- Accessible toilet on site
- Access
- Garden presents challenges for visitors with limited mobility.
Some gravel paths - can be difficult for wheelchairs. Steps into the Kitchen Garden - ramp available. - Dogs
- Dogs on leads welcome
