Can you just walk into the sky garden? Do you accept Walk-Ins? Although we recommend booking a free access ticket to Sky Garden to guarantee your desired entry time,
we also accept walk-ins at all times of the day
.
How much does Sky Garden cost?
Access to the Sky Garden is
free of charge on weekdays 10am-6pm and weekends 11am-9pm
, see our opening hours here. We ask you to please cancel your ticket if you can no longer make it so we may allow another guest to visit. Tickets are currently available to book up to three weeks in advance.
How long does a Sky Garden visit take?
It takes
around 90mins
. I only booked 60 mins but I was able to stay longer, may it wan’t a busy day! over a year ago. Around an hour and a half if you are having a drink, lots to see and atmosphere to soak up!
Is there stairs to the Sky Garden?
Can you wear jeans to Sky Garden?
over a year ago.
There is no dress code for visiting the Sky Garden
but the Darwin restaurant is smart/casual. over a year ago.
Can you go up Sky Garden without booking?
Visiting the Sky Garden is free but spaces are limited.
Visits must be booked in advance through this site
, and can be made up to three weeks in advance.
Is The Shard free entry?
If you’d rather enjoy the view while having a nice meal or a creative drink, there are five restaurants at the Shard to consider. Of course, you’ll be paying for food and/or drink, but
entry to the Shard will be free
.
How many floors is the Sky Garden?
| 20 Fenchurch Street | Floor count 37 (plus three-storey “sky garden”) | Floor area Offices: 668,926 square feet (62,100 m 2 ) | Design and construction | Architect Rafael Viñoly |
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Why is the Sky Garden free?
There is a landscaped garden as well as a bar and restaurant. Obviously, it costs to drink and dine at the venue but the garden itself is actually free to the public,
as part of an agreement made before planning permission from the building was granted
.
Do children need ID Sky Garden?
Children don’t need id
.
Are there toilets at Sky Garden London?
Toilets, a disabled toilet and a baby change facility are provided for all visitors on level 35
. There are seating areas for Sky Garden visitors, approximately 55 spaces in the garden and 45 spaces on the Level 36 north terrace, and 60 spaces on the Level 35 south terrace.
Is Sky Garden in congestion zone?
For parking Sky Garden is located in a good spot, close to Tower Hill which is
on the boundary of the London Congestion Zone
. The address for Sky Garden is 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 8AF.
Can you wear air forces to the Shard?
Our dress code is smart casual, we regret that entry will not be allowed if you are wearing shorts, flip flops, sports kit or sports shoes. To specifically answer your question,
you won’t be allowed in Aqua Shard or Hutong if you come wearing those sports shoes
. over a year ago.
Is Sky Garden outside?
The outside terrace is subject to weather conditions
The best views at the Sky Garden are from the outdoor terrace but unfortunately, this is only open if the weather is good so this is something to bear in mind if you are booking during the rainy season (i.e. any day in London).
What is a smart casual wear?
A smart casual dress code is an attire that combines well-fitting, polished business wear with elements of casual attire like blouses, shirts, button-downs, dress pants, dark-wash jeans, and polished, practical footwear.
Is Crossrail place roof garden free?
Free to visit
and open daily to the public until 9pm or sunset in summer, Crossrail Place Roof Garden is one of London’s largest.
How much is it to go to the top of The Shard?
There are three different types of tickets:
a standard ticket costs 32£. a premium ticket costs 42£
and includes fast track entry and a panoramic guide booklet. a VIP ticket cost 52£ and includes fast track entry, a panoramic guide booklet, a glass of Champagne or a soft drink and a souvenir digital photograph.
Can you just walk in the Shard?
Thankfully the Bar at AquaShard ‘
operates on a walk in basis only
, no reservations are taken. Entry is subject to capacity’. Basically that means you’re in the Shard for free.
Can you just walk into the shard for a drink?
Are we allowed to bring food or drink?
Only food and drink purchased within The View from The Shard is permitted in our viewing gallery
. Hot and cold drinks as well as snacks as available to purchase on Level 69 and the open air Skydeck on Level 72.
Is the Shard better at day or night?
If you are interested in seeing London’s thousands of buildings in detail and to get the clearest view possible, go during the day
. If you are more interested in a ‘wow’ moment, go at night. Truly the best time to go is just before sun set; you get the best of both worlds by watching the transition of day to night.
What is inside Sky Garden?
Sky Garden is London’s highest public garden – a vibrant social space with 360-degree views of the city’s iconic skyline. Here, you can experience London from a spectacular viewpoint. Enjoy
lush greenery, exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks, and an open-air terrace
.
How high is the walkie talkie?
20 Fenchurch Street is a
160 m (525 ft)
tall commercial skyscraper in the City of London, designed by Rafael Vinoly. It was nicknamed ‘the Walkie-Talkie’ because of its distinctive shape, designed to maximise floor space at the higher levels.
How high is the Sky Garden viewing platform?
Located at
243 metres
high, the viewing platform of The Shard will without a doubt offer breathtaking views over London.
Who Owns the Sky Garden in London?
| Sky Gardens Nine Elms | Opening 2017 | Owner Fraser Property Development UK | Height | Roof 120 m AGL (394 ft) |
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Where is the Francis Golding terrace?
Due to Francis’s involvement in the development of the Walkie Talkie (20 Fenchurch Street), the ‘Sky Garden’ located
on the top floor of the building
is named The Francis Golding Terrace in his honour.
Where can I park to avoid Congestion Charge?
- Park Lane.
- Marble Arch.
- Queensway.
- Knightsbridge.
- Pimlico.
- St. John’s Wood.
- Tower Bridge.
- Church Street.
How can I avoid paying the Congestion Charge?
- Time your visit so that you will only be driving after 6pm on weekdays or at the weekend. …
- Download a free parking app, or check the parking notices and drive around to find pay and display bays, as they are the ones that are usually free at particular times.
Where does the Congestion Charge start?
It covers approximately the area from
Kings Cross in the north to Vauxhall in the south, and Paddington in the west to Whitechapel in the east
. All roads around the perimeter of the zone are monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. There is an interactive map of the Congestion Charge zone.
Can you wear ripped jeans to The Shard?
Is there a dress code for a view from The Shard?
No there is no dress code for the view from the Shard
. It is only for the views.
Why does The Shard look unfinished?
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This, according to another architect on the project,
allows the building to “breathe”
– hence the reason why it may look unfinished to some.
Why is the Sky Garden free?
Is Crossrail place roof garden free?
Free to visit
and open daily to the public until 9pm or sunset in summer, Crossrail Place Roof Garden is one of London’s largest.
How much is the shard?
There are three different types of tickets:
a standard ticket costs 32£. a premium ticket costs 42£
and includes fast track entry and a panoramic guide booklet. a VIP ticket cost 52£ and includes fast track entry, a panoramic guide booklet, a glass of Champagne or a soft drink and a souvenir digital photograph.
What floor is Sky Garden on?
If you’re looking for swanky views over London for free, look no further than the Sky Garden; the
43rd floor
paradise with sights across the Thames. The Sky Garden viewing gallery on the 43rd floor of the Walkie Talkie offers panoramic views over London from their foliage-filled atrium.
