Intro to The Sky Garden

If your looking for a spot that’s totally instagram worthy – this has got to be one of the top. Set at the top of the walkie talkie building , wander around with us in the foliage of the garden and see the sights of London In one place and it’s so much more.

Visiting

It’s free – however you have to book, tickets are available a week before from Monday – Friday
10am – 6pm Weekends
11am – 9pm. Checkout the bottom of the article for tip regarding booking from our experience
There is a bag checking area like at an airport for security purposes
You don’t have to buy anything like food or drinks but there is a area to do grab a coffee and take in the views or just to sit and chill away from the throbbing vibes of London

Up there

There is a lift up to the Sky garden really quick under a minute if we remember correctly
You have views all the way round seeing Canary wharf, London stadium, the gherkin, views of the river thames in both directions
There is an outside viewing platform which you can get photos of the shard etc , there is a see through surround about 6ft high
The garden aspect of this site is wonderful lots of architectural planting gives really good aspect to all kinds of photography

Other Things to Know

Address – 20 Fenchurch St, London, EC3M 8AF
Nearest station – Monument
Cost – entrance free
Cafe, restaurant and bar in the Sky Garden
Places of interest nearby – leadenhall market, the monument , river Thames
Book if you want to go to the restaurants
Traveltaggers top Tip – weekdays the Sky cafe garden is open from 7am until 10am, we wanted to go on our trip to London but tickets were fully booked so we were passing at about 9am and spoke to the reception and we got in had a coffee and it was less hectic. (There is no guarantee of getting in if it’s busy so best to book ) The public ticketed visitors came in at 10am and it turned busy at this time , the outside viewing platform opened at 10am and it was very busy