Observation deck and open-air sky deck with 360-degree panoramic views from the top of London's tallest skyscraper, The Shard.
The View from The Shard opens on Saturday 14 November at The Shard, London's tallest skyscraper. It's one of the city's top tourist spots and the highest viewing platform in London, standing almost twice as high as any other in the capital. The building's design takes its cue from the spires of London's churches and the masts of tall ships.
Your visit starts with a high-speed lift from Level 1 up to Level 68 in sixty seconds. From there, you'll spend time on the Level 69 observation deck, where you get 360-degree panoramic views across the city for up to 40 miles — and you can have a glass of champagne while you take it all in. After that, you step out onto the open-air sky deck on Level 72 to hear the sounds of the streets below.
Tickets are dated and timed for arrival, so you'll need to book a specific slot. Once you're up at the platforms, there's no time limit on your stay, so you can linger as long as you like. There's also a weather guarantee: if the conditions turn, you can return for free. Kids under four go free with any adult ticket purchase.
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It opens at 10:00 on 14 November, and you'll need to check the website for ticket pricing.
