The view
The Shard's deck is the highest public viewpoint in western Europe, with views of up to around 40 miles (64 km) on a clear day. From Level 69's triple-height glass gallery you look straight down on Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Thames snaking through the city.
Level 72 opens partly to the sky, so you feel the wind at the building's jagged, unfinished-looking summit. Telescopes and digital ‘Tell:scopes’ help you pick out landmarks by day or after dark.
How to get there
The Shard rises directly above London Bridge station (Jubilee & Northern lines plus National Rail and Thameslink). Follow signs from the London Bridge Street exit — the entrance is under a two-minute walk.
Height of the viewpoint
Open-air skydeck on Level 72 at ~244 m (800 ft); the attraction spans floors 68, 69 and 72. Building height 309.6 m (1,016 ft) to the spire.
