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 within award-winning 3-acre gardens with direct Thames views.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Decking area
  • On-site cloakroom and toilet facilities
  • Available mid-June to mid-July
  • Dry hire options available
  • Award-winning 3-acre garden setting
  • Thames views
  • Accommodates up to 600 guests
  • Bifold doors for indoor/outdoor feel
  • Exclusive hire available

The Garden Marquee is set within the award-winning 3-acre garden, offering views over the Thames. Available for hire from mid-June to Mid-July, this versatile space is ideal for private and corporate events, dry hire events and summer parties. Accommodating up to 600 guests, the Garden Marquee provides an exceptional setting for outdoor receptions, team building and networking events in a prestigious London location. Hire is available Monday to Friday from 6pm and weekends between 11am and 9pm, offering an exclusive space for summer celebrations. Dry hire options are available on request.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire varies by space and timing: Rooms 3&4 (combined) costs £1,960 ex VAT for 8am-4pm, The Hall costs £142 ex VAT per person for dinner packages (6pm-11pm with 10% discount), and dry hire of all internal event spaces is £15,000 ex VAT. Wedding packages and marquee hire have separate pricing structures.

The Hall accommodates up to 276 for dining (recently increased from 240), Rooms 3&4 combined hold 62 in theatre style, the Marquee can accommodate up to 600 guests, and Christmas events can handle up to 400 guests for receptions. Capacity varies by layout and specific room configuration.

The Hall is available Monday to Friday from 6pm onwards and weekends during day and evening. The Marquee operates mid-June to mid-July (2026 season runs 16 June - 9 July). The venue closes during August summer holidays and reopens from 8 September for events.

Catering includes arrival tea/coffee/pastries from £8.50 ex VAT per person, classic sandwich lunch from £19.30 ex VAT per person, house wine from £5 ex VAT per person, and dinner packages from £142 ex VAT per person including prosecco, 3-course menu, wine, and coffee. Christmas lunch events start from £85 ex VAT per person.

Basic AV includes screens and video conferencing facilities in meeting rooms, and PA system with 1 microphone in The Hall dinner package. Additional AV requirements and costs are not specified in the available information, so clients should inquire directly about specific technical needs.

The venue operates on first and second option holds - they will contact the first option client for updates before placing second option holds. No provisional holds are automatically placed until requested. For events close to the date, confirmation may be required within specific timeframes (example given was confirmation needed before 30 April for a May event).

The Inner Temple is freezing room hire prices for 2026 events at current rates, but this offer ends 31 August 2025 with terms and conditions applying. This allows clients to book 2026 events at 2025 pricing if booked before the deadline.

The Hall and first floor spaces are perfect for weddings, with The Hall accommodating up to 276 for dining. Dry hire of all internal event spaces costs £15,000 ex VAT, and wedding brochures with different package options are available. The venue can accommodate both intimate dinners and larger celebrations.

Filming is usually restricted to weekends only, though exceptions can be made depending on requirements. Clients must complete a filming request form and rates/availability information is available on the venue's filming webpage. Standard event restrictions and specific filming guidelines apply.

The venue features award-winning 3-acre gardens with Thames views, and the Marquee (available mid-June to mid-July) can accommodate up to 600 guests. The outdoor space offers ample room for entertainment, games, and activities, making it ideal for team-building experiences, garden games, and summer receptions in a prestigious London location.




More about The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple is one of the few remaining Georgian style event venues in the City of London suitable for hosting a variety of events from banquets to small meetings.

Located in the heart of London's legal quarter, conveniently situated in the "Midtown" district between the City and West End and in close proximity to the Strand, Fleet Street and Embankment - Inner Temple is an impressive, unique and accessible venue for entertaining in style.

After an extensive three year refurbishment, two new floors have been added, offering a Lecture Theatre and eight versatile meeting rooms.