About The View from The Shard
Know Before You Go To The View From The Shard
Location- 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG, United Kingdom
Timings- The view from the Shard timings are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM in summers on Sunday to Wednesday. And, the accessibility time reduces to 08:00 PM during winters.
Best Time To Visit- The best time to appreciate the view from the Shard London would be in the evenings when the sun is setting against the glass of towering buildings and increasing the majestic beauty of the city. The hues of the setting sun fills the mighty Thames with its shimmering light, as the beauty of the river magnifies. As you stand at the top of the Shard, watch the heaven unfold before your sight on earth and stay there till the dark takes over. Witness the beauty of the nearby attractions and floodlit city for a breathtaking & magical experiences.
if the tricky routes of London have left you wondering how to reach to the shard, here are some transportation options mentioned for you.
By River Bus- Take an uber boat available by Thames Clippers which makes halt at London Bridge City pier. You can reach the pier within 5 minutes by walking from the Shard; and at an interval of every 20 minutes a river boat departs along the River Thames. The providers of the ship, Thames Clippers, ensure a fast and safe way to get around the capital city of London.
By Tube/Train- The Shard is located in the close vicinity from London Bridge Underground Station (Northern and Jubilee lines) and London Bridge Station (Southern and South Eastern trains). All the visitors who are going to use the Tube/ Train to reach their destination must exit at the above mentioned stations to make out to their destination.
By Bus- Board a bus with route numbers: 43, 48, 141, 149, 521 and stop just outside the London Bridge station, from here the Shard and the magnificent view from the shard london, is just a few minutes walk away.
By Car- All those who are considering to reach by car to enjoy the view from the Shard London must take notice that there are no parking facilities available around the destination. But, they can park at the privately owned car parks in the local area.
By Coach- The facility of the coach is available on the double yellow lines of London Bridge Street, for the buses make a stop at any of the bus stands or stops in London Bridge bus station.
Accessbility Of The View From The Shard Tickets
Carer Ticket- To ensure view from the shard accessibility, important measures have been taken by the managerial authorities. All the disabled guests who will need assistance during their trip can purchase a ticket for themselves in advance. They can collect it from the reception on visiting the site. All the guests acquiring a carer ticket have to show documents like attendance allowance or carer’s allowance letter of award, incapacity benefit books, a blue or orange badge and others. The visually impaired guests can provide their registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI) with the ISA international symbol of access printed on it.
Taxis & Car Parking- After reaching the London Bridge Street, just outside the rail station concourse, one would notice a taxi stand. Book your taxi and get dropped off at St. Thomas’ Street. The View from the Shard entrance is just a few yards away. The guests driving all up to the Shard would be disappointed as there are no parking or drop off facilities available nearby. Surely, they can look out for some privately owned car parks.
Arrival- After reaching the destination of the ‘View from the Shard’, ascend the 15 steps leading to the grand booking hall after passing through the revolving door or through an automatic door. You can also take the small lift located towards the left of the staircase. The lift ensures an inclusive space for all the wheelchair users. As you enter the Booking Hall, immerse in the beauty of the descently decorated ambience of the hall with its white tiled floor and overhead lighting. For the convenience of the guests, a hearing loop has been installed at each desk of the reception, a pen and pad of papers are available as well. Keep a notice that washrooms/ toilets are located on Level 1 and Level 68.
Viewing Galleries- As you take the lift to move up to the 72nd floor, from where visitors are allowed to take an eagle eye view of the city, stop by some of the beautiful galleries of the building. The ambience of the galleries has been enhanced with background music and sounds playing and the wooden floor complementing well with the blue sky. The Shard is evenly lit with overhead halogen bright lighting. Sit down on the foldable chairs available,and bring your coffee to the gallery to enjoy it best.
Shopping -There are a good range of souvenirs available to pick up from at the pop-up shop. You can find this shop located at Level 1. The store has ample space to welcome a wheelchair user. The shopping counters have a hearing loop system installed to enhance view from the shard accessibility for all sorts of guests.
The View from The Shard Tickets
Observe famous sites of London from a height of more than 240 meters while taking in the breathtaking view from The Shard
Add a glass of champagne to your experience at Europe's tallest Moet & Chandon bar while you admire your view from the Shard
Immerse yourself in London's history through multimedia exhibitions that are showcased at the top room of the Shard
Relax and enjoy the beautiful view with zero time limit constraints on your tickets from the 72nd floor
- This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible.
- Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket will be applicable only for the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to next or any other day.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival and entry.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
FAQs
What are the top attractions to spot from the top of the Shard?
As soon as you exit the building, there is the majestic river Thames alongside which are located the most wondrous historical sites of the world. Take a river cruise to measure the length and width of the river complemented by the beautiful sceneries of the city. Deboard the cruise at Big Ben and hear its sonorous chiming which are exceptionally soothing in their sound and moving further up on the tower of London from where Thames looks ever more prettier. Just a few miles away is located the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, its unfathomable history doesn’t need any introduction at all. To get a 360 degree view of the city, stand comfortably in the cabin of the London Eye and enjoy a full rotation over the city of London.
What is special about the Shard?
The most special thing about the Shard is that it allows guests to have a look across the magnificently lit up skyline of the city of London. The view from the Shard London gets the most entrancing in the evenings when the red hues of sunset hit the glass of the buildings and spread its shimmers across the mighty Thames. All the historical landmarks are situated nearby, thus turning a two hour affair at the Shard into a full day trip.
How high is the Shard?
The Shard is the tallest building in Europe with a height of 828 meters. It stands at 59th position amongst the tallest buildings in the world.
Are pets allowed inside the Shard?
No, pets or animals of any kind are strictly prohibited inside the premises of the view from the Shard London, except for hearing and aid dogs.
Do we have to book in advance for the Shard tickets?
Though it's not compulsory to book your visit to the Shard in advance, it's highly advisable to do so. The Shard is one of the most famous attractions in London being visited by a million guests, in such a scenario to get hold of tickets from the counter is a rarity. Therefore, to avoid any sort of inconvenience pre-book your tickets by us. As soon as the booking is confirmed, the tickets would be sent via mail to you. It's highly advisable to read all the cancellation and refund terms and conditions before advancing with your booking. It is also important to look up to the view from the shard timings before you make a booking.
Can we dine in at the Shard?
Yes, there are a range of restaurant options available at the Shard like Aqua Shard, Bar31 located on the ground floor beside London Bridge Station. On the 52nd floor try the grand menu of Gong and for tasting a chinese delicacy go to Hutong. WIth international cuisines and finest of chefs, dining at Shard is truly an experience.
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