Lincoln's Inn Field is largest public square in London, and considered to be one of the inspirations for Central Park in New York. Though not especially difficult to find, it's very easy to miss, since entrance roads are minor and most of the Inns of the Court are closed to traffic - so you won't see it via public transport. Consequently it's one of the quietest locations in any major city in the world.

Lincoln's Inn Field was designed, in part, by notable English architect, Inigo Jones. The square is flanked by a collection of superb buildings including Sir John Soane's Museum, Lindsey House - the only building on the square dating back to the mid 17th century, Powis House (previously Newcastle House) and the Inns of Court themselves. As fashionable society moved west, Newcastle House ownership passed to solicitors Farrer and Co, who are still there. Their clients include the present queen - Elizabeth II. Lincoln's Inn is the oldest of the four Inns of Court which together with Inner Temple, Middle Temple and Gray's Inn, make up the backbone of the City's legal establishment.

The square is a popular place for barristers to host their chambers summer parties and is frequented by office workers at lunchtime during the summer months.

There are numerous entrances, but the most attractive is through Lincoln's Inn and New Square. Head west down Carey Street, off Chancery Lane and look for the signpost pointing to Lincoln's Inn.

Technically, you're on private property here, so it's best to use some discretion. Visitors are welcome to look around, but wandering randomly into buildings is not recommended.

Open: Daylight hours.



Lincoln's Inn Field, London WC2A 3BP (Approximate near buildings).

Chancery Lane or Holborn Tube.

 

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