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The Garden at 120 view of The Gherkin

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Right in the centre of London's business district you'll find one of the best rooftop gardens. It offers stunning views of the skyline, and with this particular vantage point, you can capture The Gherkin illuminated against the night sky. With its contemporary design, it's also a great place for dining and taking in the fresh air.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Summer (1 Apr-30 Sep): Mon-Fri 10AM-9PM; Winter (1 Oct-31 Mar) Mon-Fri 10AM-6:30PM; Closed on Bank Holidays

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (14mm)
  • Polarizing filter
  • Lens skirt
  • Rubber lens hood
  • Water (summer)
  • Sunglasses (summer)
  • Binoculars
  • Jacket

How to get there

N51° 30' 45.0252"W0° 04' 49.944"
The image was taken at The Garden at 120 looking north onto The Gherkin. To get to this rooftop, enter One Fen Court and then take the lift up to the 15th floor where you'll find this sprawling urban garden. Note that there will be security before you enter the elevators to the 15th floor rooftop terrace. They'll check your bags and belongings here, so make sure you're prepared for a search! Once on the rooftop make your way north and you'll see this view with The Gherkin. By London Underground: - Closest station: Aldgate (via Circle or Metropolitan line) - Walk south-east towards Aldgate High St/A1211 - Turn right onto Aldgate High St/A1211 - Continue onto Aldgate - Continue onto Fenchurch St - Turn right onto Hogarth Ct and the destination will be on your right

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