Which building is the Sky Garden in?

20 Fenchurch Street
Sky Garden is located in 20 Fenchurch Street – designed in 2004 by world-renowned Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly. With his distinctive design, the building is stunning on an aesthetic level – incorporating expansive sheets of glass, and growing larger as the eye travels upwards.

How many floors is the Sky Garden?

35 floors up and boasting three storeys of glorious landscaped gardens designed by the acclaimed urban landscapers Gillespies, it serves well as a restorative sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the busy streets below.

What is wrong with the walkie talkie building?

Still, not content with burning people, the Walkie Talkie started blowing them away. The building was found to have a rather embarrassing wind problem after the downdraft caused by the 37-storey tower was accused of almost blowing pedestrians into the road and whisking food trolleys away this summer.

Is the Sky Garden worth it?

In my view, it’s a pretty unique feature in the City of London now so well worth a visit if you’re in the city. It’s free so you won’t lose anything if it’s not to your taste!

Can you just walk into the Sky Garden?

We cannot guarantee entrance as a walk-in guest and would advise all visitors to book a ticket. Alternatively, you can book one of our restaurants or bars which can be found here.

Can you get a coffee in the Sky Garden?

Enjoy a deliciously brewed coffee or tea paired with your choice of pastry from our tempting, daily-changing selection and watch London awake as you soak in the idyllic garden surroundings and breath-taking views across the Thames.

Which is better the shard or Sky Garden?

The Aqua Shard bar, no contest. Better views, better cocktails, better decor, more sophisticated crowd. Sky Garden no contest. Better views – you don’t need to look at the ghastly tumour of a building it’s in and more relaxed atmosphere.

How high is the Shard viewing platform?

800ft
Experience the entire city like never before. At a height of up to 800ft or 244m, and at almost twice the height of any other vantage point in London, visitors will experience unrivalled 360 degree views over the city for up to 40 miles on a clear day.

How tall is the Walkie-Talkie building?

525′
20 Fenchurch Street/Height

It has been nicknamed “The Walkie-Talkie” because of its distinctive shape. Construction was completed in spring 2014, and the three-floor “sky garden” was opened in January 2015. The 38-storey building is 160 m (525 ft) tall.

Can you just walk into Sky Garden?

How long can you stay at Sky Garden?

1.0 hrs
Re: Sky Garden Free Visit – How long can you stay? This is from Sky Garden’s website: “Tickets are only valid for the date and time stated on the ticket and have a time limit of 1.0 hrs from time of entry.”

Who is the architect of the sky garden?

Sky Garden is located in 20 Fenchurch Street – designed in 2004 by world-renowned Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly. With his distinctive design, the building is stunning on an aesthetic level – incorporating expansive sheets of glass, and growing larger as the eye travels upwards.

When did the sky garden open in London?

The Sky Garden opened in early 2015 and quickly became one of London’s top attractions. Since then, it has received some pretty mixed reviews with some praising it and others seeing it as a huge disappointment. In my view, it’s a pretty unique feature in the City of London now so well worth a visit if you’re in the city.

Why is Fenchurch Street in London called Sky Garden?

The ‘sky garden’ was a key feature in sealing approval for the building, which is situated outside the main cluster of skyscrapers in the City. In July 2015, the building was criticized for having an unexpected impact on wind strength at street-level.

Is the sky garden free on the weekends?

Access to the Sky Garden is free of charge on weekdays 10am-6pm and weekends 11am-9pm. Please note we have a limited number of tickets and reservations available; this has been carefully designed to adhere to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines and to protect staff and customers alike.