Gallery
The OXO Tower on London's South Bank, viewed from the opposite bank of the river Thames.
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The free South Bank view. Lower than the Shard; for a dusk that should not cost a tower ticket. Next is Tate Modern — do not also stack the Shard the same day.
Analysis
One dusk viewpoint: OXO Tower. The public view about 10:00–22:00. Last entry is before the door closes. High decks shut in high wind. Go down to Southwark, and do not buy a second deck.
Best time
Sunset
How to go
Southwark or Blackfriars along the river
Transit
The way out of OXO Tower is often not the entrance you used. Find Southwark before you go down, and keep one train in hand.
Season window
Sunset is late in summer at OXO Tower and around four in winter. Rain and fog hide the river — stay at ground level.
Tips
- · Tickets: The view is free; the restaurant is extra. Plan about 20 minutes.
- · The view is the public gallery, not a restaurant table
- · Glass at OXO Tower reflects. The half-hour before sunset is the stable window. Tripods are usually refused.
Nearby
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or one Tube ride to the next stop. Do not rebound.
Tate Modern
Walk · 9min
Walk
Next is Tate Modern — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
The George Inn
London Tube · 9min
Tube Southwark
Next is The George Inn — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
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