Visit the Sky Garden for free

Sky Garden (20 Fenchurch Street) outdoor terrace

The Sky Garden, also known as the Walkie Talkie and 20 Fenchurch Street, offers great views across London.

The Skygarden lower bar
The Sky Garden lower bar

Sheila and I have been there before to treat visitors from outside London to a meal in the restaurant on the top floor. But last Sunday we’d simply booked free tickets in advance to go to admire the view. In the past we’d not been allowed onto the outside terrace shown in my top photo. It turns out that it closes at 6pm.

Looking west from 20 Fenchurch Street. You can see the Wembley Arch on the horizon.
Looking west from 20 Fenchurch Street. You can see the Wembley Arch on the horizon.
Looking east from 20 Fenchurch Street towards Canary Wharf
Looking east from 20 Fenchurch Street towards Canary Wharf

The nearest underground station is Monument, but It’s not far from Bank if you prefer the Central Line. The entrance is in Philpot Lane, just off Fenchurch Street. You need to take your tickets to show along with a photo ID and go through airport style security. The staff are very professional and helpful. I can highly recommend a visit to this great free attraction.

Alan Tucker

The fabulous view looking south from the outdoor terrace at the Skygarden 20 Fenchurch Street
The fabulous view looking south from the outdoor terrace at 20 Fenchurch Street

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