Summer Events on the Great Hall Terrace

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

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Elegant outdoor venue at Lincoln's Inn for summer weddings and corporate events.
  • From £6000
  • 450 Reception
  • Holborn Station
  • From £6000
  • 450 Reception
  • Holborn Station
Historic Lincoln's Inn Estate provides an exclusive outdoor terrace with stunning views of Grade I listed Tudor Revival architecture, plus guaranteed indoor backup space.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Great Hall backup for adverse weather
  • Extended party option until midnight
  • Weekday hire 18:00-21:00, weekend from 12:00
  • Great Hall Terrace holds up to 450 standing
  • Views of Grade I listed Great Hall building
  • Private gardens within Lincoln's Inn Estate

Our Great Hall Terrace can hold up to 450 for a standing reception. The space is perfect for summer receptions and BBQs with views of the beautiful Great Hall building and rest of the Lincoln's Inn Estate.

Hire of the Great Hall Terrace is from 1800-2100 on weekdays and is available to hire from 1200 on weekends. Hire of the Terrace comes with the Great Hall so in adverse weather the Great Hall can be used. After 2100 you can continue the party in the Great Hall until midnight.




Frequently asked questions

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.




More about Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn is where history meets modern elegance. The beautiful Grade I and II listed buildings set the scene, while the in-house award-winning catering and contemporary facilities make everything feel effortless. The Great Hall, with its stunning Tudor Revival design, is perfect for larger events, holding up to 280 for dinner or 450 for a reception. For a more intimate gathering, the grand Old Hall offers a setting for 120 for dinner or 200 standing. The Ashworth Centre brings a modern touch with a lecture theatre for 158 and ten breakout rooms, giving you all the flexibility you need.