As the name suggests, the Sky Garden is a park in the clouds. You’ll find this public garden on the top three floors of a modern skyscraper built in 2014 at 20 Fenchurch Street.

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An indoor garden with a view

The Sky Garden is a truly original use of the top floors of a skyscraper and one of the most popular viewing spots in London.

With a touch of hyperbole, one could say it is an exotic greenhouse botanical garden featuring plants mainly from the Mediterranean and southern Africa. It is situated in a huge open-plan hall on the 36th floor, 140 metres above ground level; you can stroll freely along the paths through the garden and enjoy a 360° view in all directions.

Thanks to the building’s fully glazed façade and an outdoor terrace, you’ll truly enjoy one of the best views of London.

As well as the large indoor garden, viewing walkways and outdoor terrace, the Sky Garden also offers a range of restaurants, bars and cafés that are among the most popular in the city.

You can also take part in yoga sessions from 6.30 am at sunrise. The price per session is 10 gbp.

Free entry and booking required

Entry to the Sky Garden is free.

However, you must book a ticket for a specific time in advance, as the garden is often fully booked up to 14 days in advance. Book your tickets on the official websiteat skygarden.london.

The Sky Garden viewing deck is open to the public at the following times:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 15:45
• Weekends and public holidays: 11:00 – 19:45

Outside these times, access to the Sky Garden is restricted to restaurant and bar guests. We strongly recommend booking a table online; particularly for evening bookings, this is practically essential.

The ‘Walkie-Talkie’ skyscraper

Sky Garden is situated in one of modern London’s iconic skyscrapers. Standing over 160 metres tall, the skyscraper has earned the nickname “Walkie-Talkie” – a colloquial English term for a portable two-way radio – thanks to its rounded shape and distinctive antennae.

Construction was completed in 2014 and the Sky Garden itself opened in 2015. The building’s official name is “The Fenchurch Building” or 20 Fenchurch Street, after the address where it is located.

Accommodation near the Sky Garden

Given its location in a prime part of London near the Tower, prices at nearby hotels are high, starting at 206 eur per night.

Traditionally, the best value for money in this part of London can be found at the 3* hotel Motel One London-Tower Hill , situated about 300 metres away.

How to get to the Sky Garden?

The Walkie-Talkie skyscraper is situated in the modern City centre near Tower Bridgeand, like all attractions in the city centre, is best reached by the Underground.

Nearest underground station:

• Monument – 50 metres, Northern, District and Circle lines; the DLR automated metro also terminates here
• Bank – 250 metres, Central and Waterloo & City lines

Nearest bus stops:

• Fenchurch Street– 100 metres, routes 21, 35, 43, 47, 141, 149, 344, 388
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