Verdict
The Shard (The View)

Is The Shard (The View) worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, it depends on the day.

The highest public view in the city, with a 360° panorama and an open-air upper deck. On a clear day it's spectacular. Catch: it's the priciest viewpoint in town, and you can get a comparable City view for free at the nearby Sky Garden if you plan ahead.

Price
£32+
Time
1–1.5 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is The Shard (The View) worth it…
How we verified
  • The View from The Shard general tickets start around £28.50 online; viewing platforms are on floors 68, 69 and the open-air 72 Skydeck. · tickets.theviewfromtheshard.com
  • At ~310m The Shard is the tallest building in the UK and Western Europe, designed by Renzo Piano. · en.wikipedia.org
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