FamxplorThe Shard
What to expect
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge, is a 72-storey mixed-use development supertall pyramid-shaped skyscraper in Southwark, London. It is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, standing 309.6 metres high. The Shard has 72 habitable floors, with a viewing gallery and open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The building is part of The Shard Quarter development and features a range of amenities, including seven restaurants, offices, residences, and public spaces. The Shard's design is inspired by the spires of London churches and the masts of tall ships, and its construction began in March 2009, with practical completion achieved in November 2012
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Activities: We went to the top of The Shard, which is a tall skyscraper, and enjoyed breathtaking panoramic views of London. It was a bit expensive but worth it for the views
Highlights: The kids loved the views from the top of The Shard, especially seeing the city spread out before us. It was a great way to get a sense of the scale of London ✨
A Day Out in London at the Shard and HMS Belfast
Activities: We went to the top of The Shard, the tallest building in Western Europe, and enjoyed the spectacular views of London
Highlights: The views from the Shard were amazing! We saw for miles and even saw several stadiums. We loved how you could see the trains below like a toy set ✨