The Shard stands at 309.9 metres, making it the tallest building in Western Europe. So-called because of its resemblance to a shard of glass, it is certainly the most dramatic sight in London, overtaking The Gherkin and the London Eye. Its designers have labelled it a “vertical city”, as its 72 floors will accommodate offices, restaurants, the five star Shangri-La Hotel and eight floors of luxury apartments, which will be the highest residences in the whole of the UK. The top four floors are viewing galleries, offering 360 degree views 40 miles across the capital. High speed lifts will transport you to The View from The Shard on the 68th floor in just 30 seconds. From the viewing platform views will extend for an amazing 40 miles across the city. This is destined to be one of the capital's most sought-after visitor attractions, although at £34 for a standard adult ticket, you'd better start saving now!
The Shard
32 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2TH
084 4499 7111
Landmarks
Bermondsey
Website
https://www.the-shard.com/
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday |
Open 13:00 - Closes 21:00 |
Thursday |
Open 13:00 - Closes 21:00 |
Friday |
Open 13:00 - Closes 21:00 |
Saturday |
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Open 13:00 - Closes 21:00 |
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Whether you think The Shard is a symbol of the destruction of London’s heritage or a leap into an affluent, high-tech future, there’s no doubt its construction is a feat of engineering. The tallest building in western Europe is energy-efficient thanks to a glass façade that lets in natural heat and light; it has double decker lifts and car parking spaces that disappear into the ground. Will we all live in vertical cities one day?
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