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The View from the Shard in London
Hello Fodorites!
Yesterday my friend and I had a couple hours to photograph from the 72 floor of the Shard in London...amazing views I thought might be of interest: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gir...7636964726324/ I really want to go back up at night, the views are amazing! Information about going up is here: http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/e...FWXnwgodD1oA3A Happy travels! |
Wow, great photos. Put on list for next trip to London. Thanks.
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superb photos
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So many iconic shots from one viewpoint!
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These are excellent - so enjoyed looking through all of them - thank you.
Tempts me to think about re visiting London -you have captured so many interesting details, corners and moods. A delight. |
Hi Jamikins,
Fabulous shots from the Shard and of surrounding areas! I just love London and hope to return to explore more in a few months. I did “do” the Shard last summer one early evening. You are right – the best time to view would be towards sunset and into nightfall. But I was there in June and that would have been too late for me on that occasion. Of course, the SHARD is primarily a business venture with office space, hotels, and a residence. I have read a few times that the management is having a hard time filling it up. Some believe that its location near London Bridge is too far from the CITY and CANARY WHARF, while others found that the unusual pattern of the floor space can be problematic. Who knows? Thanks again – always enjoy your posts…. |
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Fantastic photos. I especially enjoyed the night shots. |
Thanks for posting, Jamie! You're an excellent photographer. Love seeing the river's contours through that ancient city.
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Beautiful!
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Lovely photos. I wanted to go to the Shard last summer but we ran out of time.
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Gorgeous shots and thanks for the info, jamikins. I'll be there during week of April 21--do you reckon I can take a chance by waiting for a nice day after I arrive?
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Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the photos!!
I don't think you will have a problem booking tickets...there were some available all day on Sat when we left at 9:30 so I don't think you would run into trouble booking once you are here! The 360 degree views are spectacular! |
Great photos !!!
I am getting back to London in early May (a GTG maybe ??? ) and really want to go up the Shard. At least two of the three women traveling w/ me are afraid of heights so I'll likely do it solo. But its walking distance from where we're staying so heck w/ them. >) |
Well the lifts are super quick...but yeah, it is pretty darn high!
When are you in London? |
Arrive May 5, then taking the train oop north on the 12th..
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Sounds like we could make something work! Let us know when you have your plans!
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Beautiful photos Jamikins,
Something else to add to my list. Thank you |
Gorgeous photos! And such variety from street shots, to nighttime, to little details!
I am getting so excited about my trip in September! Can't wait to revisit my favorite city! Thanks for sharing! |
Is it still 25 quid each? Even by London's standards for ripping people off that's an hugely expensive way to spend probably maybe 30-40 minutes of your time.
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Yes Gordon the tickets are £24.95 including tax so just shy of £50 total for two people.
As a comparison Top of the Rock in NYC charges $27 per person plus tax so two people cost $54 total. We spent just over an hour taking photos. The London Eye charges £29.50 each total or £26.55 each total if booked in advance. None of these are cheap but it's not outbid range of similar experiences... |
Jamikins - those London Eye prices you quoted are for fasttrack admission. For regular tickets booked in advance its *only* £17.96 each. And I think I'm right in saying last time we went on the Eye (couple of years ago) we got a 2for1 discount with our train tickets, which makes the price a lot less eye-watering to those on a budget.
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Fair enough Gordon...between us we have given everyone a fair comparison if prices.
What it costs wasn't my point in posting anyways...surely people can decide for themselves what is worth it or not, which is why I posted the link to the site. I would dream of paying the ridiculous prices of HOHO buses but people do all the time. Freedom of choice is a wonderful thing! |
I wouldn't dream of paying for HOHO...sorry for the typo
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I want to do breakfast in the Shard....the views from the restaurant look pretty good, and I reckon it'll work out a fair bit cheaper than a 'viewing' ticket....
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Beautiful photos. You have a great eye!
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jamikins: I'll start a new thread in a couple of days when everything is firmed up)
(The ladies said 'you plan everything' and threw it in my lap so I'm making ALL the decisions . . . >) ) |
If you go for breakfast at Aqua you can presumably enjoy the views without having to pay 25 pounds? Full English breakfast for 14.50, express breakfast for 8.50.
But then you cannot walk around and take pictures from all sides, I suppose. |
Hilarious - I will also be in London, 8-12 May! jamikins, thanks to you the Shard is now on my list!
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woo woo . . . a GTG for sure . . .
Tulips: But I thought Aqua is less than half way up the bldg?? |
I saw some photos taken from Aqua, looks nice - but indeed only on floor 31, I see now. But a bacon bap with coffee in the morning before going to Borough Market could be a nice start to the day.
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I had dinner at Aqua on the 31st floor on Thursday, the view really isn't as good as at "The View" on the 72nd floor ( timed entrance to the view @ The Shard is £24:95 if you book in advance) the view is slightly more appealing from Hutong restuarant but that is only 1 floor further up on the 32nd floor
Food at aqua was average, prices were not, however breakfast would probably be ok. We left the restuarant at 11:30pm and it was PACKED. They have a strict door policy make sure you book ahead if you are going. Beware the entrance for the "view" is round the corner from the entrance to the restuarants, this is past the entrance to the Shangri-la ( which opens May 7th) We actually bought advance tickets for the view and included a glass of champagne for £27:95 You can but champagne from a little stand on the 68th floor @£8 per glass!! |
"you can BUY" - damn this Apple keypad!
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Ps your photos are amazing!!
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Wonderful photos, Jamikins. You do have an eye, and thank you for letting us see them for, as my lawyer brother says, no additional charge.
I understand the new building north of the river that gets thin towards the top is the Cheese Grater, but what are we calling the one that gets bigger as it goes up? |
Thanks so much guys! :)
That one is called the Walkie Talkie and was quite controversial for starting fires and melting cars last summer due to its concave shape! |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20_Fenchurch_Street
Some info...I personally think it's a bit too big and looks out of place...I still love the gherkin! |
Jamikins,
“...I still love the gherkin!” Agreed, it is a beautiful building, but I don’t suppose it has public access. Another building I want to visit in the area is the “new” City Hall, an ovoid shaped structure on the Thames which can be easily seen from the SHARD. One wit referred to it as a “glass testicle.” The café at City Hall is open during business hours to the general public I believe. Has anyone been there? |
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