"Lincoln's Inn, named after its first home in the City, which was leased from the Earl of Lincoln. In 1234, however, King Henry III banned legal schools from operating within the City itself, forcing them to relocate to its fringes. Lincoln's Inn settled into what had once been a bishop's palace and has remained on the same site ever since, gradually expanding over the centuries."
"For those who want to go beyond the courtyards, guided tours provide access to the Inn's interiors, including the historic chapel, the main grounds, the library, and the vast dining hall. Along the way, guides unravel the story of the Inns of Court, their customs and rituals, and how a distinctly Tudor-style building came to dominate the heart of the complex. The tours of Lincoln's Inn cost £20 per person, and usually take place on a Tuesday morning at 11am"
Lincoln's Inn occupies a large walled estate on the edge of the City of London, named after its original City home leased from the Earl of Lincoln. In 1234 King Henry III banned legal schools from operating within the City, prompting relocation to the fringes. The Inn settled in a former bishop's palace and has remained on the same site while expanding over centuries. The estate feels like a secluded enclave amid modern offices but is accessible. Guided tours grant entry to the chapel, main grounds, library, and vast dining hall, explaining Inns of Court customs and the complex's Tudor-style architecture. Tours cost £20 and usually run Tuesdays at 11am.
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