Gray’s Inn

The West End


This inn was destroyed during WWII, rebuilt and expanded; its peaceful gardens are still something of a treat. The walls of the original hall absorbed the first ever performance of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors. Don't miss the tiny but atmospheric chapel with lovely stained glass. You can also enter from the south at 22 High Holborn.

Transportation

  • underground: Chancery Lane

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