Church Court is a historic courtyard set beside Temple Church, framed by elegant Georgian architecture. It offers a distinctive outdoor setting for receptions and arrivals, introducing guests to the character of The Inner Temple from the outset.
Accommodating up to 500 guests, the space is particularly well suited to larger gatherings, where scale, setting and atmosphere combine to create a strong sense of occasion.
Reception
Up to 500 Guests
Church Court provides a refined setting for guests to gather outdoors, with the presence of Temple Church creating a natural focal point.
Available from 6.00pm Monday to Friday and throughout the day at weekends, it lends itself to moments of arrival and transition within an event, offering a change of pace before the next stage unfolds.
For Members’ weddings at Temple Church, the courtyard allows guests to come together following the ceremony, extending the experience within a setting shaped by history.
Church Court is often used as an outdoor setting where guests gather before moving into their main event space within the building. It works particularly well for arrival drinks, pre-dinner receptions and larger evening gatherings.
It may also be used as a standalone reception space, supported by a wet weather option within the main building where required.
For daytime events that conclude in the early evening, the courtyard offers a natural setting for closing drinks, allowing the event to transition outdoors in a relaxed and informal way.
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Positioned behind the main Treasury Building, Church Court offers convenient access to the venue’s principal event spaces.
This allows it to be incorporated easily into a wider event layout, particularly where outdoor receptions lead into indoor dining or evening celebrations. Its setting alongside Temple Church reinforces the historic character of the venue while remaining fully connected to the overall event flow.
Church Court offers a semi-private setting where Georgian facades meet medieval heritage. Temple Church rises above the courtyard, its 12th-century stonework creating a striking backdrop. This interplay of architectural periods, from crusading knights to Georgian elegance, gives receptions held here a strong sense of occasion and history.
Weather contingency is carefully considered within planning, with suitable indoor alternatives arranged to ensure your reception proceeds smoothly regardless of conditions. Early discussion is recommended to secure preferred dates, particularly during the summer months when outdoor spaces are in high demand.
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If you are planning an event at The Inner Temple and would like to include Church Court as part of your reception, our team would be pleased to help.
Get in touch to discuss availability, explore how the courtyard could work alongside your event space, and begin planning a reception that makes the most of this distinctive historic setting.
