On Saturday 14th September 2024, Lincoln’s Inn once again opened its doors to the public for Open House Festival. This was a rare opportunity to see spaces usually closed to the general public and learn more about the history of one of London’s most fascinating estates – for free.
As one of the four Inns of Court, Lincoln’s Inn houses a thriving community of barristers and is a bedrock of the Bar of England and Wales. Standing for more than 600 years, tradition intersects modernity on this 11-acre estate, which features Grade I and II listed buildings from the mediaeval, Victorian and Georgian periods, state-of-the-art teaching and conference spaces, and lush gardens. Make your way around the Inn at your own pace, and immerse yourself in the estate’s history at one of our free talks.
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Open House 2024
- Great Hall – opened in 1845 by Queen Victoria, the Great Hall features a Minstrel’s Gallery and is the site of some of the Inn’s historic customs, such as Benchings.
- Old Hall – dating back to 1490, the Old Hall was notably mentioned in Charles Dickens’ classic novel Bleak House.
- Chapel – having celebrated its 400 anniversary last year, the Chapel features newly restored stained glass.
- Ashworth Centre – Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre is named after Mercy Ashworth, who was one of the first women to be called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn. On the day, listen to a series of free talks from practising barristers, aimed at demystifying the world of law.
- Library – a working law library that has been a film location for some of Netflix’s biggest shows, including You and The Sandman.
- Refreshments – From 10:30-15:30 light refreshments (tea, coffee, cake, sausage rolls etc) will be available for purchase in the MCR Restaurant & Bar.
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Lincoln’s Inn Open House 2024 was last updated on the 6th October 2024
