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About The View from The Shard
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32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, UKOpen in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
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Rising beside London Bridge station in Southwark, The Shard was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2012. Its tapering glass form reshaped London’s skyline, bringing a contemporary counterpoint to the historic landmarks across the Thames in the City of London. The View from The Shard opened in 2013, turning the skyscraper’s upper floors into a public lookout. Visitors can take in a 360-degree panorama from indoor viewing spaces and an upper, partly open-air level, with sightlines stretching up to 40 miles in clear conditions. Look for the Thames winding past Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye. More than a photo stop, the viewpoint helps visitors see how different eras of the capital fit together.
Before you enter
- Check the day’s opening hours before travelling; they vary by weekday.
- Choose a clear day if seeing distant landmarks matters most.
- Bring a light layer for the partly open-air upper level.
What to expect
- Expect indoor viewing spaces and an upper, partly open-air level.
- On clear days, views may extend up to 40 miles.
- Coffee and drinks are available to buy at the viewpoint.
- The upper level is compact and may feel crowded at popular times.
During your visit
- Circle the viewing area to follow the Thames in both directions.
- Look north for St Paul’s Cathedral and east for Tower Bridge.
- Stay through sunset to compare the landmarks by daylight and after dark.
- For photos through glass, hold your camera close to reduce reflections.
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