What publicly accessible tall structures to take photos from exist in London?
I'm looking for publicly accessible tall structures in London from where I can take photos of the city.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London has pretty good views, and I understand you can get good views from the dome in St Paul's Cathedral. Any other locations?
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At 1,016ft, The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe.
If you're planning a trip to London after February 2013, the 360° viewing gallery on the 68th-72nd floors should be open.
This panorama captures the northern half of the view at present, though it will change as some of the half dozen major skyscrapers under construction in the centre of the image will have been completed before it opens.
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Answer 2
Alexandra palace
has some nice views:
Centrepoint tower
which has a club/restaraunt at the top:
Views from there:
Answer 3
One option is the Tate Modern. On the 5th floor is a small coffee shop or cafe, publicly accessible and free to gain access. It has a great view looking north over the Thames towards St Paul's and Central London.
Another option that costs is the London Eye. It takes 30 minutes to complete a revolution, and I recommend it both during the day and at night - it's spectacular at any time - although perhaps not when it's raining as the drops form on the glass then. Prices as of 2011 start from £16.74 for adults.
Answer 4
These are currently negative answers, obvious tall buildings you might expect to be the ones to go for, but which can be ruled out due to lack of known ways for members of the public to access them:
30 St Mary Axe, officially The Swiss Re Building, colloquially The Gherkin.
This building has a restaurant on the 39th floor called "Searcys 40|30 Gherkin", but that restaurant and bar are private so you can't get in there either unless booked for a private event.
One Canada Square, sometimes incorrectly referred to as Canary Wharf.
This is the tallest building in the city but has no public viewing platform!
(I can't find a photo of the view from One Canada Square on Wikipedia)
Answer 5
The tower of Westminster Cathedral (not to be confused with Westminster Abbey) is not as tall as the more modern buildings but it offers nice views over central and west London.
Answer 6
A free place to visit to get stunning views is the Sky Garden near Fenchurch St!
There are restaurants up there, along with bars, and you can go outside.
The inside itself is also stunning, with a variety of plants and flowers to keep you entertained for just under an hour.
Answer 7
Stave Hill in Russia Dock Woodland provides a 360° view including the Canary Wharf skyscrapers.
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