Lincoln's Inn Fields

Lincoln's Inn Fields is the largest public square in London. It was laid out in the 1630s under the initiative of the speculative builder and contractor William Newton, "the first in a long series of entrepreneurs who took a hand in developing London", as Sir Nikolaus Pevsner observes.

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HISTORY UK

Laid out in the 1630s, this is the largest public square in London . Anthony Babbington, who led a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, was hanged, drawn and quartered here.

Kritt Normsaskul

Great for relaxing with friends and a game of Rounders. Also an on-site cafe and tennis courts available for hire. Stone throw away from Holborn tube station and in the heart of legal London.

Ben Robra

It's a hidden gem I believe. Very good if you're out and about showing someone around London and want to catch some sun rays in quiet place in central London.

Chris Haines

A lovely and hidden Park in the centre of London, great for lunch in the park with the plenty of open space and benches around. Lovely and very scenic setting.

Gonny Zwaag, van der

You won’t believe how quiet this park is on a morning, and yet so close to Holborn and Covent Garden . I went running there, when I stayed at the Hoxton. Very relaxing.

Paul Canterbury

Look out for the plaque where they hung a lord and also the tree that was planted for queen Elizabeth 's coronation in 1953.

Chris Wolf

beautiful park & relaxed people - definately worth for a short break, if you are around covent garden .

Nikki

Lovely hidden cafe inside the park - perfect for coffee and cake or lunch . Glorious in the sunshine

Alana Tong

There's some really nice hidden gardens round here somewhere in Bloomsbury but I can't remember and can never find them so I always come here instead... it's still good though!

Pearson - Always Learning

The largest public square in London , Lincoln’s Inn Fields is a wonderful spot to bask and study in the Summer. A breath of fresh air after class in 50 Lincoln’s Inn Fields .

Joe Nixon

Busy with office workers and students during the week, but a great spot to avoid the crowds at Covent Garden on the weekend

Kristine Liv

If you’re here on a sunny day AVOID lunchtime. All of the office people from around the area descend into this part

Zach Stockwell

Nice refuge for a walk or sit in central London

Fabien Butazzi

One of the hidden gems in London. Love to come here for lunch .

Marianna Gava

Very nice park ! Cozy and busy but not crazy on a Saturday :) Barbecue allowed!!!!

Roxanne Persaud

In Summer, a picnic blanket helps enjoyment of this park . There isn't a square meter of grass without a sprinkling of cigarette butts :-(

Peter Pringle

Trees , quiet space, squirrels , café , tennis , benches

John Hobbs

The largest public square in London ; useful number of places to buy food nearby

Chris R (thechristophe)

Quiet part of town for sunning in the sun

Alison Roche

Great summer lunch spot if you work nearby!

K

Great spot in the summer. They allow BBQs!

Nash Nani

Great outdoors place, and there are toilets in the cafe

Robert Peake

Really nicely redone. Perfect spot for a lunch break on a rare sunny day in winter

Darryl Ellson

Nice park . There is a free public toilet at the park .

Karinna Nobbs

Grab food and drink from the nearby Fleet River Bakery , coffee and brownie do not disappoint

Peter Pringle

Good dog watching spot in the mornings

Rich

It has tennis courts . Never knew that before. Apparently they've been there since the 17th century.

Erdem Yakut

Squirrels 🤗

Brenda Maathuis

Nice green and quiet place for a pick-nick

Steve Davies

Nice new coffee stand near the tennis courts .

Gareth Johnson

Very quiet on a Sunday morning. Bring a blanket and work on your tan ...

Saxow Boy

Tennis courts

Matt McGrath

Shortcut through missing fence, grass and trees in southeast corner!

Steve Davies

Get there early for summer lunchtime - gets packed.

Roberto F

I didn't see squirrels here

Simon Johns

Watch the really bad tennis players - then a drink from the bar overlooking the courts.

Abdulaziz (80’s)

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Жанна Цой

а! я читала про это место! там работал горбун лорда кромвеля

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