Middle Temple

5 January: For Twelfth Night. The centrepiece of Middle Temple, an Inn of Court founded in the 14th century, it is a beautiful Elizabethan Hall in which Shakespeare's Twelfth Night was first performed

Beautiful Elizabethan hall, absolutely stuffed with history. The cub-board (in the old sense) was made from the hatch of the Golden Hinde. Read more

Lovely place to come for lunch to escape the city . Small secluded courtyards and gardens make this a must visit on spring and summer days.

Here to see A Christmas Carol play

Rumpole fans: check out the list of names by Goldsmith chambers, opposite Temple Church .

Atmosphere

Sun-dappled fountain , cobbled courtyard , stone benches and slowly toppling trees by Temple Hall.