The View from The Shard
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Overview
The View from The Shard is London's newest attraction which opened to the public on the 1 February 2013. The View is a premium visitor experience situated at the top of The Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe on floors 68, 69 and 72. It is almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. The View from The Shard is 244 metres high and provides spectacular 40 mile 360 degree views of the city and a unique encounter with The Shard. It is the highest vantage point from any building in Western Europe and the only place you can experience the entire city like never before. Twelve digital telescopes enable guests to see London by day, night and sunrise as well as providing information on over 250 landmarks in ten languages and also complimentary audio guides.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct, daily 10-10 (last entry 9.30); Nov-Mar, Sun-Wed 10-7 (last entry 5.30), Thu-Sat 10-10. Closed 25 Dec. Timings may vary depending on events please check website
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks.
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Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
- Family rooms: 4
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
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