Sky Garden

★ 4.6 (77,920)Free

Occupying the top three floors of 20 Fenchurch Street, better known as the Walkie-Talkie, Sky Garden opened in 2015 as a planted, glass-domed observation space offering panoramic views over the City, the Thames and landmarks like the Shard and Tower Bridge, all without an entry fee. Its 4.6 rating from nearly 78,000 reviews makes it one of the more popular free things to do in the batch, though free entry still requires advance online booking, a detail several reviewers note catches first-timers off guard. Best visited in the evening for sunset and skyline lights, it's an efficient, budget-friendly way to get a high-up view of London comparable to paid options like The Shard.

✨ Reasons to go

1Occupies the top three floors of 20 Fenchurch Street, the skyscraper nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie
2Free to enter but requires an advance online booking, with new timeslots released weekly
3Offers a glass-domed, planted observation deck with panoramic views of the Thames, the Shard and Tower Bridge

💡 Good to know

1Book your free timeslot online well in advance, since walk-ins are not guaranteed entry
2go around sunset for the best light over the skyline and Thames
3the garden also has a bar and restaurants if you want to extend the visit into a drink with a view.

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF, UKGoogle Apple

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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"360 degree panoramic views right in the heart of London... an absolutely awesome experience!! I would consider this a must see. The views are phenomenal and the sunset was beautiful! The service was very good, drinks were tasty, and the limited entry kept it from being too crowded. The indoor garden is very well done. I very highly recommend the Sky Garden"

— John Canfield

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