The Garden Marquee

The Inner Temple

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Spacious Garden Marquee venue for events, surrounded by lush greenery and elegant architecture.
  • From £10721
  • 600 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
  • From £10721
  • 600 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
The only marquee venue in London's legal quarter offering exclusive hire of three acres of award-winning gardens with Thames views during a limited four-week season.
Grace Morgan
Grace Morgan

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  • Exclusive partnership with Greenleaf Catering for Asian weddings
  • Decking area and cloakroom facilities
  • Available mid-June to mid-July
  • Views over the Thames
  • Garden Marquee with capacity for up to 600 guests
  • Three acres of beautifully maintained grounds
  • Licensed for ceremonies up to 150 guests during marquee season
  • Bifold doors for indoor/outdoor feel
The Garden Marquee is a stunning location for wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, set within the award-winning 3-acre garden with views over the Thames. During marquee season (mid-June to mid-July), the Garden is licensed for ceremonies of up to 150 guests. For Asian weddings, we have an exclusive partnership with Greenleaf Catering, ensuring an exceptional dining experience with authentic cuisine tailored to cultural traditions. Dry hire weddings are also available. With space for up to 600 guest, hire is available Monday to Friday from 6pm -11pm, and between 11am-9pm on weekends.



Frequently asked questions

Dry hire for weddings is £15,000 ex VAT, which includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. This allows you complete flexibility to bring in your preferred catering team and customize your wedding menu and service style.

During marquee season (mid-June to mid-July), the Garden is licensed for wedding ceremonies of up to 150 guests. For receptions, the marquee can accommodate up to 600 guests for standing receptions or seated dinners.

The marquee season runs from mid-June to mid-July (2026 season runs 16 June - 9 July). Hire is available Monday to Friday from 6pm-11pm, and weekends between 11am-9pm.

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining and is available for hire Monday to Friday from 6pm onwards, and on weekends during both day and evening. It features elegant Georgian style architecture with historic charm.

Yes, we have an exclusive partnership with Greenleaf Catering specifically for Asian weddings. This ensures an exceptional dining experience with authentic cuisine tailored to cultural traditions and requirements.

The marquee includes bifold doors for an indoor/outdoor feel, cloakroom and toilet facilities inside the marquee, a decking area, and exclusive hire of the space. The marquee is set within award-winning 3-acre gardens with views over the Thames.

Yes, there is a room hire price freeze for 2026 events, allowing you to book at current rates. This offer ends 31 August 2025 and terms and conditions apply, so early booking is recommended.

Popular dates are booking quickly, especially for the marquee season which only runs for four weeks annually. Contact the events team with your preferred date, guest numbers, and requirements for a detailed proposal and availability check.

Yes, during marquee season the Garden is licensed for ceremonies up to 150 guests, and the marquee can then host your reception for up to 600 guests. The Hall and first floor spaces also provide perfect options for weddings requiring additional space.

The venue offers one of the few remaining Georgian style settings in the City of London, set within award-winning 3-acre gardens with Thames views. Located in London's historic legal quarter between the City and West End, it provides impressive and unique surroundings for entertaining in style.




More about The Inner Temple

Historic legal quarter venue with a spectacular hall, interlinking reception rooms and private grounds, perfect for a classic London wedding with indoor dining/dancing and outdoor photos.



The Garden Marquee at The Inner Temple - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 600 guests (Reception)
Location: Temple, London, Temple, EC4Y 7HL, London
Coordinates: 51.5126245, -0.1098376

Features

  • • Versatile space that is suitable for either a standing reception or seated dinner
  • Bifold doors for indoor/outdoor feel
  • Cloakroom and toilets facilities inside the marquee
  • Decking area
  • Exclusive hire

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Outdoor Space

Capacities

  • 300 Buffet
  • 600 Reception
  • 150 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Events

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,721 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

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Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,721 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£13,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Evening

PriceSchedule
£10,721 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dry hire cost for weddings and what does it include?

Dry hire for weddings is £15,000 ex VAT, which includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. This allows you complete flexibility to bring in your preferred catering team and customize your wedding menu and service style.

What are the capacity limits for wedding ceremonies and receptions?

During marquee season (mid-June to mid-July), the Garden is licensed for wedding ceremonies of up to 150 guests. For receptions, the marquee can accommodate up to 600 guests for standing receptions or seated dinners.

When is the marquee season and what are the hire times?

The marquee season runs from mid-June to mid-July (2026 season runs 16 June - 9 July). Hire is available Monday to Friday from 6pm-11pm, and weekends between 11am-9pm.

What dining capacity does The Hall offer for wedding receptions?

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining and is available for hire Monday to Friday from 6pm onwards, and on weekends during both day and evening. It features elegant Georgian style architecture with historic charm.

Do you offer specialized catering for Asian weddings?

Yes, we have an exclusive partnership with Greenleaf Catering specifically for Asian weddings. This ensures an exceptional dining experience with authentic cuisine tailored to cultural traditions and requirements.

What facilities are included with the Garden Marquee?

The marquee includes bifold doors for an indoor/outdoor feel, cloakroom and toilet facilities inside the marquee, a decking area, and exclusive hire of the space. The marquee is set within award-winning 3-acre gardens with views over the Thames.

Is there a current pricing offer for 2026 weddings?

Yes, there is a room hire price freeze for 2026 events, allowing you to book at current rates. This offer ends 31 August 2025 and terms and conditions apply, so early booking is recommended.

What is the booking process and how far in advance should I book?

Popular dates are booking quickly, especially for the marquee season which only runs for four weeks annually. Contact the events team with your preferred date, guest numbers, and requirements for a detailed proposal and availability check.

Can the venue accommodate both ceremony and reception?

Yes, during marquee season the Garden is licensed for ceremonies up to 150 guests, and the marquee can then host your reception for up to 600 guests. The Hall and first floor spaces also provide perfect options for weddings requiring additional space.

What makes The Inner Temple unique for weddings?

The venue offers one of the few remaining Georgian style settings in the City of London, set within award-winning 3-acre gardens with Thames views. Located in London's historic legal quarter between the City and West End, it provides impressive and unique surroundings for entertaining in style.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Garden Marquee with capacity for up to 600 guests
  • Three acres of beautifully maintained grounds
  • Licensed for ceremonies up to 150 guests during marquee season
  • Bifold doors for indoor/outdoor feel
  • Exclusive partnership with Greenleaf Catering for Asian weddings
  • Decking area and cloakroom facilities
  • Available mid-June to mid-July
  • Views over the Thames

Event Types

Great for: The only marquee venue in London's legal quarter offering exclusive hire of three acres of award-winning gardens with Thames views during a limited four-week season.

Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/192137/The-Inner-Temple/The-Garden-Marquee/Weddings