Summer Events on the Great Hall Terrace at Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

The Great Hall Terrace can accommodate up to 450 guests for standing receptions. Meeting spaces require a minimum of 30 guests, and for events requiring the Old Hall/Crypt, there's a minimum of 120 guests for dinner events.

The Great Hall Terrace is available for hire from 18:00-21:00 on weekdays and from 12:00 onwards on weekends. After 21:00, you can continue the party in the Great Hall until midnight, with all guests departed by 00:30.

Hire of the Terrace includes access to the Great Hall as a wet weather backup option. In case of adverse weather, your event can move inside to the Great Hall, which accommodates up to 450 for standing receptions.

Lincoln's Inn is closed for the entire month of August and has Easter closures from 17 April at 15:00, reopening on 28 April. Plan your summer events accordingly as no bookings are accepted during August.

All catering must be provided by Lincoln's Inn's in-house team - outside food is not permitted. For events with minimum food and beverage requirements, expect costs around £13,950 + VAT minimum spend, with day delegate rates starting from £91 + VAT per person.

Events typically allow access for setup from 16:00 or 17:30 depending on the booking, with de-rig required by 23:00 for most events. Conference events can access from 08:00, and all guests must be departed by the specified end times with no extensions beyond 00:30.

While the venue mentions that guests occasionally bring their own entertainment, specific restrictions aren't detailed in available information. Contact the events team to discuss entertainment requirements and any sound limitations for outdoor events.

Room hire costs vary significantly by space and timing - the Great Hall and lawn hire costs £7,350 + VAT for 11:00-16:00 slots. Christmas packages start at £176 + VAT per person for 90+ guests, and dry hire options like the Old Hall cost £6,600 + VAT.

The venue is not suitable for certain events like sixth form proms, and some events may be declined if they don't align with the venue's standards. The terrace is specifically noted as perfect for summer receptions and BBQs.

The Ashworth Centre offers a lecture theatre for up to 130 guests (available 08:00-17:00, all guests departed by 17:30) and the Conference Suite accommodates 90-158 delegates with full day delegate packages including AV facilities and catering.