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Holborn · London

Lincoln's Inn Chapel and undercroft

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Built by Inigo Jones in 1620-1623 above an open, vaulted undercroft that has served as crypt, meeting place and place of recreation. John Donne was Preacher of Lincoln's Inn. Traditionally the bell tolled a 21:00 curfew, one stroke per year of the Treasurer's age.

Address
Lincoln's Inn, Chancery Lane side, London WC2A
Hours
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sundays for services in the Law Terms; closed Sat and bank holidays
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 25 min
Price
Free
Price level
£

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Good to know

  • Walk through the undercroft at ground level, then climb to the chapel
  • The Inn's courtyards lead out onto Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Soane Museum

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