Chancery Lane
Chancery Lane
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Neighborhood: Holborn
Inner London’s busiest streets crisscross quiet cobbled lanes for an effect that can be urbane or quaint – or an intriguing blend of both – depending on the particular corner you turn. Due to its especially convenient location, bustling Holborn hosts an excellent range of hotels, eateries, and shops to suit practically any taste or budget. With major attractions like the British Museum and Somerset House as well as popular areas such as Covent Garden and Soho all just a short walk away, Holborn is a smart base from which to explore London.
How to get there
- Chancery Lane • 3 min walk
- Temple • 8 min walk
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,497 contributions
Feb 2023
Chancery Lane is a station on the Central Line of the London Underground network. It is served by trains from Liverpool St, Stratford, Epping and Hainault in the East and Oxford Circus, White City, Ealing Broadway and Ruislip in the West.
The area has lots of lovely buildings which date back centuries ago and it is nice to marvel at how these buildings have withstood the test of time.
The area has lots of lovely buildings which date back centuries ago and it is nice to marvel at how these buildings have withstood the test of time.
Written March 3, 2023
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom56,168 contributions
May 2012 • Business
Chancery Lane takes its name from the historic High Court of Chancery. The street which has an odd numbering system is a mainstay of the legal profession, especially the bar. Lincoln's Inn is based there.
The building of the English Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, is in Chancery Lane. During the day you will find barrister's rushing in and out from their chambers.
The building of the English Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, is in Chancery Lane. During the day you will find barrister's rushing in and out from their chambers.
Written July 16, 2012
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places2seeplaces2go
England, UK6,743 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
I have walked along this street many, many times.
In honesty it is not somewhere you would suggest a visitor to London to go to. It is more one of those roads you would use to get from A > B while walking around London.
I think I have generally walked along it if I have been in "The City" /St Paul's areas and want to get to more of the tourist areas such a Covent Garden & The West End.
It is however an interesting road with many old buildings & quirky old traditional London Pub's.
It is also associated with the Legal Profession and you will spot shops/retailers selling gowns & wigs which is fairly interesting to see.
In honesty it is not somewhere you would suggest a visitor to London to go to. It is more one of those roads you would use to get from A > B while walking around London.
I think I have generally walked along it if I have been in "The City" /St Paul's areas and want to get to more of the tourist areas such a Covent Garden & The West End.
It is however an interesting road with many old buildings & quirky old traditional London Pub's.
It is also associated with the Legal Profession and you will spot shops/retailers selling gowns & wigs which is fairly interesting to see.
Written May 13, 2018
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sheepygold
london5,525 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
I am not sure why a picture of High Holborn has been posted under 'Chancery Lane' however never mind. I have worked around here and know the area well. Chancery Lane itself is a short road that runs from North to South and is not special in itself - however if you walk a short distance in any direction you will find lots of interest.
At the North end of Chancery Lane you should visit the London Silver Vaults. They are unique and are fascinating even if you are not looking to buy any silver. Just to go underground inside what is a massive safe is an experience in itself. Inside the 'safe' are a couple of dozen shops selling vast amounts of silver of every imagineable kind and value - from a few pounds to hundreds of thousands of pounds - a great place to look for gifts or indulge in collectng. There is no entry fee here only a security check for obvious regions.
A short walk away to the East is Hatton Garden - London's Diamond district - look but do not buy as the shops are overpriced.
Also wander down Leather Lane that runs parallel to Hatton Garden especially during the morning or at lunchtime. There are loads of interesting market stalls and cafes here and a great vibe.
Then head to LIncoln's Inn - narrow entrance passage off Chancery Lane at the far North end - this is a hidden world of Barristers that has amazing architecture and is a regular feature on films and TV programs that need to be able to transport the viewer bak in time.
Other building of interest - the Victorian grandeur of the old Prudential building on High Holborn to the East of Chancery Lane station and the Royal Courts of JUstice at the South end of Chancery Lane - worth going inside as well but you need to go through securty.
I hope this review balances the slightly less informed previous reviews!
At the North end of Chancery Lane you should visit the London Silver Vaults. They are unique and are fascinating even if you are not looking to buy any silver. Just to go underground inside what is a massive safe is an experience in itself. Inside the 'safe' are a couple of dozen shops selling vast amounts of silver of every imagineable kind and value - from a few pounds to hundreds of thousands of pounds - a great place to look for gifts or indulge in collectng. There is no entry fee here only a security check for obvious regions.
A short walk away to the East is Hatton Garden - London's Diamond district - look but do not buy as the shops are overpriced.
Also wander down Leather Lane that runs parallel to Hatton Garden especially during the morning or at lunchtime. There are loads of interesting market stalls and cafes here and a great vibe.
Then head to LIncoln's Inn - narrow entrance passage off Chancery Lane at the far North end - this is a hidden world of Barristers that has amazing architecture and is a regular feature on films and TV programs that need to be able to transport the viewer bak in time.
Other building of interest - the Victorian grandeur of the old Prudential building on High Holborn to the East of Chancery Lane station and the Royal Courts of JUstice at the South end of Chancery Lane - worth going inside as well but you need to go through securty.
I hope this review balances the slightly less informed previous reviews!
Written February 10, 2015
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Chancery Lane is a one-way street the City of London, close to the financial district and in the heart of the legal district. It has formed the western boundaries of "The City". Historically, the street was associated with the legal profession and within walking distance to Lincoln's Inn, where many barristers of England and Wales keep their offices.
Other than the historical aspect and significance of this street, it's much like any other street in the city. Busy on workdays and quiet on weekends. Plenty of shops, eateries and bars for the hard workers of the city, though not usually opened at the weekends. Some interesting looking buildings to see, but nothing an average tourist should go out of the way to see.
An interesting bit of trivia about this street is "Ede and Ravenscroft", the oldest tailors in London, have their main, historic shop and offices at Number 93.
Other than the historical aspect and significance of this street, it's much like any other street in the city. Busy on workdays and quiet on weekends. Plenty of shops, eateries and bars for the hard workers of the city, though not usually opened at the weekends. Some interesting looking buildings to see, but nothing an average tourist should go out of the way to see.
An interesting bit of trivia about this street is "Ede and Ravenscroft", the oldest tailors in London, have their main, historic shop and offices at Number 93.
Written March 16, 2019
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BigHugh51
Adelaide, Australia3,628 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
Our most recent visit to London involved a series of enjoyable long walks through the central area of the this great city.
One day while walking along Fleet Street towards St. Paul's Cathedral, we took a major deviation for a stroll along Chancery Lane. We had undertaken a similar walk during a previous stay in London and had particularly enjoyed what this lane had to offer.
In particular, the impressive architecture of some of the old building located here and associated with the legal profession is most appealing.
While Chancery Lane does carry a great deal of road traffic, it is a one-way street which makes crossing over from one side to the other, less daunting than on other busy streets in the city.
Well worth a visit if you happen to have an interest in either architecture or the legal world!
One day while walking along Fleet Street towards St. Paul's Cathedral, we took a major deviation for a stroll along Chancery Lane. We had undertaken a similar walk during a previous stay in London and had particularly enjoyed what this lane had to offer.
In particular, the impressive architecture of some of the old building located here and associated with the legal profession is most appealing.
While Chancery Lane does carry a great deal of road traffic, it is a one-way street which makes crossing over from one side to the other, less daunting than on other busy streets in the city.
Well worth a visit if you happen to have an interest in either architecture or the legal world!
Written November 3, 2017
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futtock21
London, UK17,274 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Chancery Lane runs from High Holborn in the north to Fleet Street in the south passing on its western side Lincoln's Inn and Carey Street affording access to the Royal Courts of Justice via aside entrance which is much quieter than the main entrance in the Strand. For the past year or so it has been dogged by almost incessant construction work resulting in the partial closure of at least one pavement. For those seeking a meal The Knights' Templar and the Old Bank of England are grand boozers which have been joined more recently by s branch of Blanc Brasserie and a rival French restaurant called Biranis. The presence of the London Silver Vaults at the northern end reminds us we are but a stone's throw away from the jewellery district of Hatton Garden.
Written June 1, 2017
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Taxidevil
Glasgow, UK2,932 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We walked along Fleet Street to Chancery Lane to look for The Knights Templar Pub.
It was an interesting street.
It was an interesting street.
Written July 23, 2016
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geeo
High Wycombe, UK342 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
chancery lane s well worth a walk as it runs between Holborn and fleet street its old alley ways are well worth exploring for a part of old London and the legal quarters
Written June 27, 2016
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Abbotsbury92
Arlington, VA904 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I concur with others. It's well worth a trip down Chancery Lane from High Holborn to Fleet Street. Start just outside the Chancery Lane tube station at the half-timbered Tudor beauty that is Staple Inn, built 1586-96 and still surviving. Named for the wool staplers who made their businesses there. This is what the City of London looked like before the Great Fire of 1666. If it's a weekday and the doors are open, walk into the lovely courtyard and through to another one behind the building, where you can sit in complete tranquility a mere 10 metres from the bustle of High Holborn.
Head out the back to the west and you'll find yourself on Chancery Lane. As you walk down the street towards Fleet Street you'll find the east boundary walls of Lincoln's Inn on your right. This is one of the four Inns of Court in London, where the elite lawyers known as barristers train and practice. If it's a weekday, walk through one of the gates and spend an hour or so wandering the grounds and soaking in the history. You can even walk out the west gate and into Lincoln's Inn Fields if you crave further digression.
Further down you'll find shops selling barristers' wigs and gowns. Further still, on the left (west) side you'll find the beautiful facade of the Maughan Library, part of King's College London. Walk into the courtyard to admire the neo-Gothic 19th century architecture. This was the British Public Record Office until the late '80s when it decamped for more spacious digs in the suburbs (Kew.)
It's a short street, and on weekends you can't get into Staple Inn courtyard or Lincoln's Inn. So save it for business hours during the week and you'll find that you spend a fair chunk of time exploring along the way.
And when you reach the bottom of the Lane at Fleet Street go directly across through the Tudor gate into the Inner Temple and visit the spectacular Temple Church.
People who say Chancery Lane is a boring street with little to see are greatly mistaken. With all I've described here, and adding in exploring the Temple precincts, you could easily consume five or six hours. And it will cost you merely the five-pound admission fee to the Temple Church. Not a farthing more.
Head out the back to the west and you'll find yourself on Chancery Lane. As you walk down the street towards Fleet Street you'll find the east boundary walls of Lincoln's Inn on your right. This is one of the four Inns of Court in London, where the elite lawyers known as barristers train and practice. If it's a weekday, walk through one of the gates and spend an hour or so wandering the grounds and soaking in the history. You can even walk out the west gate and into Lincoln's Inn Fields if you crave further digression.
Further down you'll find shops selling barristers' wigs and gowns. Further still, on the left (west) side you'll find the beautiful facade of the Maughan Library, part of King's College London. Walk into the courtyard to admire the neo-Gothic 19th century architecture. This was the British Public Record Office until the late '80s when it decamped for more spacious digs in the suburbs (Kew.)
It's a short street, and on weekends you can't get into Staple Inn courtyard or Lincoln's Inn. So save it for business hours during the week and you'll find that you spend a fair chunk of time exploring along the way.
And when you reach the bottom of the Lane at Fleet Street go directly across through the Tudor gate into the Inner Temple and visit the spectacular Temple Church.
People who say Chancery Lane is a boring street with little to see are greatly mistaken. With all I've described here, and adding in exploring the Temple precincts, you could easily consume five or six hours. And it will cost you merely the five-pound admission fee to the Temple Church. Not a farthing more.
Written April 17, 2016
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