Getting high in London

[z4chris99]

Lazygraduate said:

Is that from the tall building on the corner of Hatfield St and Upper Ground?

yup

[Cudd Wudd]

I actually went up the shard this week and really enjoyed it. It isn't cheap at just under £25 pp but compared to other attractions in London it isn't too bad.

The view was brilliant. We went up at 5pm so we could see it both in daylight and then at night. I thought they might be quite strict in terms of viewing times, but we entered at 5 and left just before 7. The staff were really relaxed and we could have stayed longer had we wanted to.

There are three viewing levels. The top one (although even that is still about 10 from the actual top) is open at the top, but high up. The middle one has viewing monitors which were good.

The best thing for me was being able to walk around the top and see London from every angle. The tallest building I had been up there before was Tower 42, which has a bar at the top. That too was impressive and I'm not sure if you could sneak up there for a bit on the pretence of going in for a drink but then changing your mind...

[chris7676]

sunnygym said:

Heron tower? Will cost you £5 for a bottle of beer but some good views

Agree, actually the lift ride is the best bit.

[Dr G]

Can you still get out on the balcony at Tate Modern?

[Kudos]

Can't remember the name, but bar on top,of doubletree hotel, Pepys st at Tower of London. Free entry, booze a bit pricey though.

Food in Aquashard, 32nd floor for free

[lindrup119]

Alexandra Palace is quite a good free spot. Other than that Primrose Hill.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

lindrup119 said:

Alexandra Palace is quite a good free spot. Other than that Primrose Hill.

I'm surprised nobody has suggested them already.

[Jim909]

Entered this thread expecting something else...

Was going to say if you have to ask, its probably not for you

[ClassicMotorNut]

Hampstead Heath is nice, and you can get better views than my photo suggests.


Looking Over the City by Zack S. Classic Cars, on Flickr

Edited by ClassicMotorNut on Friday 14th March 17:54

[Lazygraduate]

ClassicMotorNut said:

Hampstead Heath is nice, and you can get better views than my photo suggests.


Looking Over the City by Zack S. Classic Cars, on Flickr

Edited by ClassicMotorNut on Friday 14th March 17:54

It's quite special on bonfire night - you can see all the fireworks going off all across the city

[kiethton]

nre said:

certainly a good view from the top of St Pauls, but also loads of steps and not cheap at £16 although at the moment you can get 2 for 1 if you're going by train.


london3 by NRE, on Flickr

Can see my office in the picture looking back towards Bank

[Missteggunaddum]

The title misled me !!! haha

[vanordinaire]

Only been to London once but I seem to remember a great view from Greenwich Observatory. I think it was free but that was about 20 years ago.