The Shard est l'un des monuments les plus emblématiques de Londres et figure sur d'innombrables listes de lieux à visiter. Ainsi, pour faciliter l'organisation de votre voyage, nous avons préparé un pense-bête regroupant tout ce que vous devez savoir pour visiter ce gratte-ciel étincelant, ainsi que quelques anecdotes amusantes.
What are the opening times at The View from The Shard?
What are the opening times at The View from The Shard?
Well, this is kind of a cop out but the truth is that opening hours at The View from The Shard tend to vary. However, as a general rule, it's open between 10AM and 10PM in summer and between 11AM and 7PM in winter. There may also be closures on public holidays and for special events, so do check your Go City app or the View from The Shard’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information before you set out.
Visit during the mid-afternoon lulls mid-week if you want to avoid the worst of the crowds. Or, heck, just embrace the madness and come during the busy golden hour just before sunset, when locals and tourists alike gather for the most swoonworthy views of London you’re likely to find anywhere.
Comment se rendre à The Shard ?
La station de métro London Bridge vous dépose juste au pied de The Shard. Vous ne pouvez pas le manquer : il est immense. Les services ferroviaires Southern et South Eastern s'arrêtent à la gare de London Bridge. Dirigez-vous vers la sortie, et The Shard se trouve juste là.
Une gare routière est idéalement située juste devant l'entrée de la gare de London Bridge. Les bus qui s'y arrêtent et en partent incluent les lignes 43, 48, 141, 149, 521.
Si vous voyagez en voiture, vous devrez vous garer ailleurs, car il n'y a pas de places de parking ni de points de dépose à The Shard.
So far so good, but how much is all this going to cost me?
So far so good, but how much is all this going to cost me?
If you have a London Pass, you’ve already locked in sightseeing costs for your trip and you need give it no further thought, besides smugly congratulating yourself on each attraction visited, especially as the savings start to pile up. The View from The Shard, the Tower of London, Shakespeare’s Globe, Kensington Palace, Westminster Abbey… they’re all included, and then some!
If not, you can buy tickets online or on the door – though be aware tickets may be sold out by the time you get there at more popular times, like during school holidays. Tickets start from around £24 for general entry.
Que peut-on voir depuis The View from the Shard ?
Une vue panoramique à 360 degrés sur Londres, s'étendant jusqu'à 65 kilomètres à la ronde. Parmi les sites incontournables, citons Tower Bridge, Big Ben, le London Eye et la cathédrale Saint-Paul.
Is there anywhere to eat or drink in The Shard?
Is there anywhere to eat or drink in The Shard?
There is indeed. Start by steadying height-related nerves at The View from The Shard’s signature Champagne Bar, then head into the belly of the beast (i.e. The Shard’s mid-level floors) for restaurants-with-a-view that include Aqua Shard’s contemporary British cuisine on the 31st floor and urban-casual dining at Oblix on the 32nd.
A bit formal for ya? You’re also right by Borough Market, with its eclectic mix of global street food and stalwart restaurants like Applebee’s, Padella and Roast.
Et si la météo est vraiment mauvaise ?
La météo londonienne est connue pour être changeante, mais il reste normalement beaucoup à voir par mauvais temps. Moyennant un supplément, vous pouvez souscrire à une « Weather Guarantee » (garantie météo) lors de l'achat de votre billet. Grâce à cette assurance complémentaire, vous avez la possibilité de revenir gratuitement un autre jour si certains monuments clés ne sont pas visibles ce jour-là.
What else can I do near The Shard?
What else can I do near The Shard?
In short: plenty. The Shard is right on the river in London Bridge, placing it within easy strolling distance of several big-ticket attractions, many of them included on The London Pass.
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of this reconstructed Elizabethan marvel.
- Tower Bridge: Admire the gothic twin towers of this Thames icon, then walk the glass walkway above.
- Tower of London: Try not to lose your head as you hear tales of royal murder, mystery and intrigue and goggle at the dazzling Crown Jewels.
- Golden Hinde: Step aboard a full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s legendary galleon.
À quoi ressemblent les toilettes ?
Vous avez de la chance. Les toilettes sont dotées de baies vitrées allant du sol au plafond, offrant l'une des plus belles vues au monde depuis des toilettes publiques.
