The View from The Shard

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The View from The Shard, Observation deck at The Shard, London Bridge, United Kingdom

Located on floors 68 through 72 of The Shard, this observatory provides views extending 40 miles across London and the surrounding areas.

The View from The Shard commenced operations in February 2013, welcoming 900,000 visitors and generating over 5 million pounds in its initial year.

London Experts guide visitors throughout the day, sharing detailed information about the city landmarks visible from the observation levels.

High-speed elevators transport visitors from ground level to the 68th floor in sixty seconds, traveling at a speed of seven meters per second.

The 72nd floor features a partially open-air deck at 244 meters high, allowing visitors to experience the sounds of London from above.

Location: London

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 32 London Bridge Street SE1 9SG London

Phone: +442031023930

Website: http://theviewfromtheshard.com

GPS coordinates: 51.50451,-0.08644

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53

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