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The Millennium (wobbly) bridge across the Thames, with the Shard in the background.
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The view deck above London Bridge. Dusk is this or the Eye. Next is Borough Market — do not also stack the London Eye the same day.
Analysis
One dusk viewpoint: The Shard. The View about 10:00–22:00. Last entry is before the door closes. High decks shut in high wind. Go down to London Bridge, and do not buy a second deck.
Best time
The slot before sunset
How to go
London Bridge, then inside
Transit
The way out of The Shard is often not the entrance you used. Find London Bridge before you go down, and keep one train in hand.
Season window
Sunset is late in summer at The Shard and around four in winter. Rain and fog hide the river — stay at ground level.
Tips
- · Tickets: High: adult tickets on the official site — do not freeze a guide number. Plan about 45 minutes.
- · Security is airport-like; liquids are limited
- · Glass at The Shard 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.
Borough Market
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is Borough Market — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
HMS Belfast
Walk · 6min
Walk
Next is HMS Belfast — do not also stack a Westminster interior, the South Ken three, or a second viewing deck the same day.
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