Parliament Chamber

The Inner Temple

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Parliament Chamber wood-paneled heritage venue for corporate dinners and board meetings.
  • From £15000
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
  • From £15000
  • 200 Reception
  • Blackfriars, Temple
One of the few remaining Georgian style venues in the City of London with historic oak panelling and Grinling Gibbons carvings, offering seamless flow between interconnected spaces.
Ralph McCarthy-Schofield
Ralph McCarthy-Schofield

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  • Three acres of maintained grounds
  • Historic legal quarter location
  • Marquee available mid-June to mid-July
  • Capacity up to 600 guests in marquee
  • Partnership with Greenleaf Catering & Services
  • Georgian style architecture with oak panelling
  • Grinling Gibbons carvings
  • Views across estate and garden
  • Interconnects with Luncheon Room
  • Located on main Hall corridor
Licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 148 guests, the Parliament Chamber offers a beautiful setting to say “I do,” with the adjoining Luncheon Room ideal for your drinks reception. For more intimate weddings, the Parliament Chamber provides an elegant setting for the wedding breakfast. Exclusive weekend hire of all four first-floor rooms offers complete privacy and a seamless flow throughout your day, with flexible spaces for dining, relaxing, photo booths and entertainment.



Frequently asked questions

Dry hire of the venue for weddings costs £15,000 ex VAT, which includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. This allows complete flexibility to bring in your preferred catering team and suppliers for your wedding celebration.

The wedding hire includes the Parliament Chamber, which features rich oak panelling and Grinling Gibbons carvings, plus the interconnected Luncheon Room and access to the main Hall corridor. The Parliament Chamber offers views across the estate and garden, creating a seamless flow between different areas of your wedding celebration.

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining, having recently increased from 240. This Georgian-style space is available for hire on weekends during both day and evening, making it perfect for wedding receptions and formal banqueting.

The Hall is available for hire on weekends during both day and evening hours. For weekdays, it's only available from 6:00 pm onwards, but weekend availability provides flexibility for both daytime ceremonies and evening receptions.

The venue offers both dry hire options and wedding packages. They have a wedding brochure with three different package options available, and also partner with Greenleaf Catering & Services specifically for Asian weddings, providing specialized catering expertise.

The venue is closed during August summer holidays, so wedding events cannot be scheduled during this period. The 2026 Marquee Season runs from 16 June to 9 July, offering additional outdoor space options during the summer months for up to 600 guests.

Yes, there is a room hire price freeze for 2026 events, allowing couples to book 2026 weddings at current rates. This offer ends on 31 August 2025, and terms and conditions apply, so early booking is recommended to secure these rates.

The venue features three acres of beautifully maintained grounds and gardens with views to the River Thames. During marquee season (mid-June to mid-July), a stunning marquee is available for hire with capacity for up to 600 guests, perfect for larger wedding celebrations.

Popular dates book up quickly, especially for the marquee season and weekend availability. The venue recommends booking as early as possible, particularly since they offer the 2026 price freeze only until 31 August 2025, encouraging couples to secure their preferred dates and rates promptly.

If the venue doesn't have availability on your preferred date, they will ask if you're flexible with alternative dates. The sales team actively works to find suitable alternatives and will check availability for nearby dates to accommodate your wedding plans.


Map showing The Inner Temple
The Inner Temple
Temple
London
Temple EC4Y 7HL
London

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More about The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple is a unique meetings and events venue in the heart of London’s legal quarter. Blending historic character with modern facilities, it offers a range of flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, dinners, receptions and celebrations. From the contemporary Lecture Theatre to the magnificent Hall and award-winning Garden, each space provides an impressive setting, supported by experienced event professionals and exceptional in-house catering.



Parliament Chamber at The Inner Temple - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 200 guests (Reception)
Location: Temple, London, Temple, EC4Y 7HL, London
Coordinates: 51.5126245, -0.1098376

Features

  • Wifi
  • Oak panelled walls
  • Oak-panelled Georgian interiors
  • Adjoining reception spaces
  • Inbuilt PA System
  • In house AV Engineer
  • Grinlin Gibbons Fireplace design

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • 137.2m² (1,477ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3.7m (12ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 11pm
  • Extensions Available
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 148 Theatre
  • 200 Reception
  • 36 Cabaret
  • 40 Boardroom

Venue Guide Prices

Conferences

Events

Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day

PriceSchedule
£95,000 / Venue Fee & Min SpendEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£15,000 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dry hire cost for weddings at The Inner Temple?

Dry hire of the venue for weddings costs £15,000 ex VAT, which includes use of all internal event spaces with your own caterers. This allows complete flexibility to bring in your preferred catering team and suppliers for your wedding celebration.

Which spaces are included in the wedding venue hire?

The wedding hire includes the Parliament Chamber, which features rich oak panelling and Grinling Gibbons carvings, plus the interconnected Luncheon Room and access to the main Hall corridor. The Parliament Chamber offers views across the estate and garden, creating a seamless flow between different areas of your wedding celebration.

What is the dining capacity for wedding receptions in The Hall?

The Hall can accommodate up to 276 guests for dining, having recently increased from 240. This Georgian-style space is available for hire on weekends during both day and evening, making it perfect for wedding receptions and formal banqueting.

When is The Hall available for weekend wedding events?

The Hall is available for hire on weekends during both day and evening hours. For weekdays, it's only available from 6:00 pm onwards, but weekend availability provides flexibility for both daytime ceremonies and evening receptions.

Does The Inner Temple offer wedding packages or catering services?

The venue offers both dry hire options and wedding packages. They have a wedding brochure with three different package options available, and also partner with Greenleaf Catering & Services specifically for Asian weddings, providing specialized catering expertise.

What are the venue's summer availability restrictions for weddings?

The venue is closed during August summer holidays, so wedding events cannot be scheduled during this period. The 2026 Marquee Season runs from 16 June to 9 July, offering additional outdoor space options during the summer months for up to 600 guests.

Is there a special pricing offer for 2026 wedding bookings?

Yes, there is a room hire price freeze for 2026 events, allowing couples to book 2026 weddings at current rates. This offer ends on 31 August 2025, and terms and conditions apply, so early booking is recommended to secure these rates.

What outdoor space options are available for wedding celebrations?

The venue features three acres of beautifully maintained grounds and gardens with views to the River Thames. During marquee season (mid-June to mid-July), a stunning marquee is available for hire with capacity for up to 600 guests, perfect for larger wedding celebrations.

How far in advance should couples book their wedding at The Inner Temple?

Popular dates book up quickly, especially for the marquee season and weekend availability. The venue recommends booking as early as possible, particularly since they offer the 2026 price freeze only until 31 August 2025, encouraging couples to secure their preferred dates and rates promptly.

What happens if The Inner Temple cannot accommodate a wedding on the requested date?

If the venue doesn't have availability on your preferred date, they will ask if you're flexible with alternative dates. The sales team actively works to find suitable alternatives and will check availability for nearby dates to accommodate your wedding plans.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Georgian style architecture with oak panelling
  • Grinling Gibbons carvings
  • Views across estate and garden
  • Interconnects with Luncheon Room
  • Located on main Hall corridor
  • Three acres of maintained grounds
  • Historic legal quarter location
  • Marquee available mid-June to mid-July
  • Capacity up to 600 guests in marquee
  • Partnership with Greenleaf Catering & Services

Event Types

Great for: One of the few remaining Georgian style venues in the City of London with historic oak panelling and Grinling Gibbons carvings, offering seamless flow between interconnected spaces.

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