About The View
About The View
The View from The Shard
London’s newest and most eagerly awaited attraction is now open.
The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano. At a height of 1,016ft (310m), the tallest building in Western Europe, The Shard redefines London’s skyline and will be a dynamic symbol of London, recognisable throughout the world.
The View is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Prepare to embark on a multi-sensory journey to 244m (800ft) above one of the greatest cities on earth. On arrival at Level 00, you will be drawn into the tapestry of London with glimpses of the city laid out before you. Travelling skyward in two high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ lifts, you’ll swiftly reach Level 68 - a cloudscape above the world.
Then journey to Level 69 where the view is revealed and London opens out before you. Here, in the sky above London, you’ll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 64km (40mile) view over the city and beyond where the past, present and future of London will be unfurled beneath you, brought to life in multimedia displays.
For the best view in town, ascend to Level 72, at 244m, the highest public level of The Shard. You’ll be exposed to the elements with sounds of the city around you. Looking up, you’ll see the shards of glass that form the top of this skyscraper as they disappear upwards into the sky.
The View is open from 09.00 am to 22.00 pm daily to enable guests to experience the very different cityscapes of day and night. All tickets are dated and timed, so we advise pre-booking to ensure an unpressured, premium quality experience with no waiting and no queues.
The entire experience is enjoyed at your leisure, queue and crowd free with no time restriction on your stay.
What The Papers Say
What the papers say
“…dizzying reviews” Evening Standard
“…a most amazing place” Sky News
“… pretty damn spectacular” Time Out London blog
“...do look down, the view’s lovely.” Evening Standard
“Yours for £25: the best view in town.” “It’s London as you’ve never seen it before.” The Times
“It is undeniably unique.” “… it is hard not to conclude that this will become a definitive London experience.” The Guardian
"The Guardian’s interactive view from the top of The Shard" The Guardian
Plan Your Visit
Opening Times
The View is open every day from 9.00 to 22.00 daily, so you can enjoy the very different cityscapes day or night. The last ticket slot available is 20.30, with last entry at 21.00.We are closed on 25th December.
To make the most of your visit, we strongly recommend you book your tickets in advance. This way, you will avoid queues and also save money. Advance bookings can be made at any time online up to four months in advance, based on availability.
When you book your tickets online you will be sent an E-ticket that you can print at home. On arrival, you simply scan your ticket which will give you fast track entry without queuing.
You can also book your tickets by phone on +44 (0) 0844 499 7111.
Ticket Information
This is the official site to book your tickets to experience The View from The Shard. It’s best to book your tickets at least 24 hours in advance to avoid queues and save money.
A standard visit lasts approximately 60 minutes, allowing ample time for you to relax and enjoy the city skyline at your leisure.
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Ticket Type |
Ticket Price Per Person |
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Adult (16+) Purchase up to 24 hours in advance online Purchase on the day (Limited availability) |
£24.95 £29.95 |
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Child (4 - 15)
Purchase up to 24 hours in advance online Purchase on the day (Limited availability) |
£18.95 £23.95 |
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Infant (0 - 3) |
Free |
All children 0-15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Date and Timed Admission
To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend you book tickets in advance. This way, you’ll avoid queues and also save money. Advance bookings can be made at any time online up to four months in advance, based on availability
When you book your tickets online you will be sent an E-ticket that you can print at home. On arrival, simply scan your ticket to allow fast track entry without queuing.
Telephone Bookings
Advance telephone booking is available on +44 (0) 0844 499 7111
A booking fee of £1.75 per ticket is payable on all tickets pre-booked over the phone.
Private Bookings
The View is a unique venue for private viewing events both corporate and private customers alike; to enquire about exclusive hire of the attraction, please contact events@theviewfromtheshard.com.
How To Find Us
The Shard is located beside London Bridge Station and offers great connectivity through a single transport interchange for the underground, mainline, road and water taxis, buses, ferries, cycle and pedestrian routes.
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The View from The Shard is just outside London Bridge tube/train station. The entrance is on Joiner Street, just off St Thomas' Street. From the upper concourse, you can take the escalator beside The Shard down to Joiner Street. Help plan your visit to The View with Transport for London's Journey Planner http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk The View from The Shard Joiner Street London SE1 |
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London Underground (The Tube)
The London Bridge station serves the Northern Line and the Jubilee Line, connecting The View to London's key districts - Bond Street to the west, the City to the north and Canary Wharf to the east - in less than 10 minutes.
Train
London Bridge Station is London’s main interchange for South London serving First Capital Connect, Southeastern and Southern Railway services, connecting London Bridge with Bedford, Brighton, Southampton and much of Kent. International visitors can use the capital's airport network and the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, 15 minutes away
Bus
Buses that stop near London Bridge Station include: 43, 48, 141, 149, 521, 17, 21, 35, 40, 47, 133, 343, 381, RV1.
The hop-on, hop-off bus tours by The Original Tour also stops outside London Bridge Station. Find out more about the route details.
Boat
Catch the City Cruise’s Boat to Tower Pier (departs from either Waterloo, Westminster or Greenwich piers), services run every 30mins in the summer (27 March - 8 September 2013) and every 35mins in the winter (9 September – 31 March 2014). Visit their website (www.citycruises.com) for a full timetable.
Once at Tower pier you can take a leisurely walk across Tower Bridge, taking in the sights of The Tower of London and the beautiful South Bank including HMS Belfast as you walk towards London Bridge and The View from The Shard.
Coach
Coach pick-up and drop-off points around London Bridge are severely restricted.
Private coach parties can drop groups at the coach parking bays on Southwark Street and Southwark Bridge with free drop-off.
There is also a coach bay just off Tooley Street on English Grounds.
Coach parking
The nearest coach parking is Tower Hill, which has 16 bays.To book space contact APCOA parking 0870 241 7492.
Cycle
There are cycle racks on platform 8 of London Bridge Station.
The London Bridge Cycle Park is on Weston Street, accessible via Tooley Street (SE1 2SZ). The cycle park is a secure, staffed indoor bicycle parking facility with space for up to 400 bicycles. Access to the cycle park is controlled by an access card system during opening hours. Users also have access to changing facilities and toilets on site.
Barclays bike docking stations are located in the following surrounding streets:
- Bermondsey Street
- Long Lane
- Tanner Street
- Tooley Street
- Tyers Gate
Foot
The View is directly accessible from the concourse of London Bridge train station; look for the signs for the entrance situated on Joiner Street
The Thames Path nearby connects The View to some of London's most acclaimed cultural destinations including Globe Theatre, Tate Modern, the Southbank Centre and on to Waterloo.
Car
There are no parking or drop off facilities at The Shard.
There are a number of privately owned car parks in the local area, the nearest being around five minutes’ walk away. Details can be found at: http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/info/parking_at_london_bridge_station/291/
The View opens at 09:00 and last entry is at 21:00.
To reduce queues and ensure the best possible visitor experience for everyone, admission to The View will only be valid on the date and time stated on your ticket.
To ensure visitors’ safety within The View you will be required to pass through an electronic body scan and will have any baggage or personal items scanned before entry. CCTV and other audio and visual recording may be undertaken for the safety and security of visitors and staff.
Certain items cannot be brought in to The View including large bags and rucksacks, generally over the size of 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) or other large equipment. Although we have no cloakroom facility for bags, folded pushchairs can be left in the designated area in the booking hall for free but bags and coats cannot be left with them.
Open containers of food or drink cannot be brought into The View.
Tickets for The View are non-transferrable and non-refundable. We are unable to make any amendments to your booking or offer any refunds if we experience bad weather that affects the view as that is beyond our control. Please bring a form of identification with you that matches the name on the ticket as this may be checked before you enter.
Tickets should only be bought from The View website or through authorised ticket agencies. If The View believes that a ticket has been resold without consent, the holder may be refused entry to or ejected from The View without payment of compensation.
Children aged up to three do not require a ticket, children aged four to fifteen will need a valid ticket and all children must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or over.
The View may carry out photography and/or video recording and/or other monitoring which may feature visitors and copyright and all other intellectual property rights in these materials rests with The View or such authorised third party.
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How to contact us
At The View from The Shard we aim to offer a premium guest experience. Your feedback is valuable in helping us identify how we can improve our service to you and to reward our team and encourage them to be the best they can be. Please email us at enquiries@theviewfromtheshard.com.
General enquiries [enquiries@theviewfromtheshard.com]
Travel trade [traveltrade@theviewfromtheshard.com]
Private hire [events@theviewfromtheshard.com]
Press [press@theviewfromtheshard.com]
To book tickets call +44(0)844 499 7111 or you can book online
We look forward to hearing from you.
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