I am really excited to talk to you all about my Londonย Shard Experience with my friend Carolinย last week Monday!!!
Let me tell you the weather was typical of London ….. UK behaviour… You guessed it, it was raining cats and dogs! We never let that stop us from having fun though ๐ as it’s the company that matters & we always have fun no matter what we do!ย Carolin was kind enough to extend a PR invitation to go up to The Shard to me! A really kind gesture on her part, to think of me <3 Thank you again Caz :)!
I’ve always wandered what the inside of the Shard would look like, having passed it on numerous occasions. I’ve found it to look a bit odd amongst the other buildings, but odd not in a bad way. I found it intriguing in fact, the fact that it was shinier than the other surrounding buildings ( due to the fact its one of the newer builds here in London) & the fact that its building tip peaks out amongst most of the surrounding areas, so it’s kind of hard to miss! haha ๐ & the fact it fits its name so perfectly, being shaped as a crisp and neat shard!
|| Walking into The Shard ||
After meeting Caz, we made our way to The Shard which was literally a 30 second walk from London Bridge Station! Howย convenientย is that? Inside you’re greeted by dark shiny interiors with white flashing lights and screens.
Getting up to The Shard, you’re transported through a couple of lifts that combine classical music with a ceiling that features a series of different moving imagery… An impressive feature of the experience in my eyes! Everything at that moment looked modern, sleek, clean and set the tone for the kind of views we’d be expecting once we made our way up to the top!
Once we made it up to level 68 we had to walk up a flight of stairs to reach level 69 where we could enjoy our first round of views. I have to point out that it was a shame it was raining at this point as most of the views were obscured by the rain on the glass, but nothing can distract from the amazement of the actual views of London. It truly is an exciting and sophisticated tourist destination.
The gadget you see above is one of the coolest inventions I’ve seen in a while. The handles can navigate the screen around to hover enabling you to hover over London’s attractions from a birds eye view… Spectacular right??? I think so!
Up to the 72nd floor we go… Caz & I onto another flight of stairs this time, we’ve reached to the top of The Shard, with open roofs … of course with the rain exposing us to the occasional drop of water, with it being open and all. The rooftop had views better than all of the rooftops I’ve been onto! The views were even more beautiful the floor below & the space was filled with plants, shrubs, and a rooftop cafe where Caz & I enjoyed a lovely hot Coco!!!
& then of course we had to take a few selfies! ๐
Overall, an enjoyable and lovely sophisticated tourist experience! I’d definitely go again, but possibly in a couple of years or so. I feel like the value of the price ticket would prevent me from going more often in the future, as they come up pricey at around ยฃ26.00 a pop but the views are definitely worth the value of the ticket!
For more information on The Shard & to book tickets visit their website here!
*The Shard – ย Adult Ticket – | HEREย | ยฃ25.95
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Such a lovely view & lovely pictures Serene I’d love to visit the shard x
Thanks so much Rochelle ๐ you have to visit it xoxo
Such great photos, London looks like a beautiful place ๐
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Thanks so much Tash :), you have to come & visit oxoxox
Oh the views are so amazing! It is all a little expensive I have to say (that’s London for you) but I might have to add it to the list of things to do next time ๐
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Hahaha, it really is a bit too expensive ๐ I guess they’re trying to make up the costs of how much they spent on building it :D! It is such a monster of a building ๐ London is really expensive now that I’m actually thinking about it. You have to let me know when you come down ๐ We can go together <3 ๐ xoxox
Well, at least all of your lovely museums are free so there are plusses as well.
Will definitely let you know when I get a chance to visit, we can grab a coffee ๐
Hehehe yeah you’re right! There is a lot things to do for free here ๐ I’ve just been taking it for granted loool :p! & yes we’ll definitely go for coffee when you come! ๐ xoxox
Such a lovely view! Thanks for reviewing reviewing the experience. I love your outfit your jacket is so cute x
Thanks Erika ๐ the Jacket is H&M but I think they’ve all sold out now ๐ I bought it early spring! xoxox
Lovely photos! Such an amazing view! I would love a little visit although I think I would be terrified going up all them floors hahaha!
Thanks so much Lauren ๐ But trust me you’ll go up in a super fast lift you won’t even notice the height :D! But I admit the minute I went onto the 72nd floor and noticed the open ceiling I got a bit scared ๐๐! Heheheheh xoxo
No bother ๐ At least its super fast cause I don’t like lifts either hahaha!
I would love to see this view. I’ve been making arragements to visit London with my friend for a longest time but something always happens that prevents it. Some day, I hope I will get there. I’m glad you enjoyed it…being a tourist in one’s own time is always fun, I do it all the time. I’ve been to every museum in my hometown at least twice ( I love history).
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Awww if you ever make it down to London, you have to tell me ๐ I’ll show you around <3 I hope you get to come down though, London has a lot of tourist destinations to offer ๐ I love being a tourist in my homeland sometimes, you take the views for granted when you live in the country heheh ๐ xoxox
Sounds like you had a lovely time! Despite living in London, I still haven’t been and I’ve heard wonderful things about the resturant there too. This post have definitely inspired me to go, I bet it would be lovely when its dark too ๐ x
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Thanks so much Charlotte ๐ I’m glad you got inspired to go! Honestly you’ll love the views ๐ I have to go back and and try the restaurant there! ๐ Ohhh and in the dark too ๐ xoxo
The views are lovely, shame about the weather but it seems impossible to get a dry day lately! I had no idea it was all open roofed on the 72nd floor ๐
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Heheh! I don’t think we’ll be getting any sun anytime soon! Hahahaha it is open on the 72nd floor I had no idea it was either ๐ xoxox
It sounds like you had a lovely time! Depsite living in London, I’m yet to actually go to the Shard but I’ve heard amazing things about their restuarant. This post has definitely inspired me to visit sometime soon and I bet it looks amazing when its dark up there too ๐ x
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Always a pleasure spending time with you and I’m very happy you’ve enjoyed our little Shard adventure ๐ Let’s do something equally cool soon xxx
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Awwwww Caz I really love spending time with you & the pizza afterwards! We need to go to Franco Manca again soon… we will definitely being doing something really cool ๐ <3 !!!! xoxoxo
Oh wow, that is a gorgeous view! It might be a tourist trap or so to speak but I think everyone should visit at least once. Gorgeous!
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Hehehe, you’re right I think you have to go at least once to all the different tourist destinations ๐ Xoxox
Wow the imagery on the ceiling looks great, I’d love a visit to the shard x
It was amazing, the imagery changed every second ๐ it had clouds, a road, the British museum interior, a circular staircase, stars and many more images <3 xoxox
Now this has to be a must when I visit London again. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience!
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Thanks so much Natalia, I’m really glad you enjoyed the post :)! You really have to visit the Shard, you’ll love the views! xoxox
As a girl who lives in the UK, I have to visit this place. Great view for sure and great shots!
You girls look pretty. ๐
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Hehe, you have to go visit! I promise you’ll love the views ๐ ! thanks so much May! <3 xoxoxi
Amazing views, I think the rain will always be an issue with the london sightseeing haha! None the less you both look pretty! Love your outfit Serene xx
Heheh, we can never escape the London rain ๐ … Or the UK weather for that matter ๐ thanks so much Nila, you have to visit the Shard! The views are spectacular! & thanks lovely for the sweet comment ๐ <3 xoxox
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Thanks Gingi ๐ Xoxox
Stuning pictures and experience! Thanks for sharing! ๐
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Thanks so much Jeanne :)! ๐ xoxox
The views at the top of the Shard look really incredible! The zoomy thing looks really awesome too. I’ll have to check this out next time I’m in London. Fab photos girrrll ๐
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You need to tell me when you come to London Girrrrrlie <3 hahaha the zoomy thing was so much fun ๐ Xoxo
I have always wanted to go to the Shard, it looks lovely!
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You have to take a visit ๐ Xoxo
I love that you visited The Shard together – as I said on Instagram, you both look beautiful! I feel like a magpie saying this.. but the lifts look so modern and shiny – ah! haha ๐
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One day you have to join us on an adventure ๐ hehehe honestly the lifts were the best part for me! They really are sleek & modern!!! ๐ p.s you’re a beaut <3 ๐ xoxo
It seems that you guys had a great time! These pictures are amazing, Serene! I’m going to London next spring, so I’ll definitely go to the Shard. Hope we can meet, too! (: xx
Ohhh we definitely will meet when you come down to London! Just let me know when :)!!! It was lovely Maria thank you <3 xoxo
Looks amazing! Oh and I love your coat! <3
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Thanks so much Sarah ๐ xox
Fantastic views. I’m definitely doing this next time I’m in London (which may be, sadly, a far ways away). ๐
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Hehehe you have to come down! Whenever you manage to get here, we’ll go together ๐ <3 xoxo
This looks so futuristic! How awesome ๐
Corinne x
Thanks so much lovely :p hahah very futuristic xox
Love the pictures, what an amazing view!
Thanks lovely ๐ xo
Wow this is gorgeous, its like everywhere you turn theres something pretty to look at.
Hehehe yeah you’re right! It was a 360 degree view of London <3 xoxox
The ticket is a bit expensive, but WOW!!!
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I think the views are worth the price! But it would prevent me from going up more often :p hehehe thanks Lovely xoxox
What beautiful photos! Love the big buildings!
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Thanks lovelies ๐ xoxox
It looks incredible it is definitely on my list to do when I next visit London, I am not amazing with heights though gotta say ๐ ! xxx
Trust me neither am I! At the beginning I was a bit nervous but you won’t even notice it as the lift is super quick, literally within seconds you’ll reach the top & you won’t feel the height ๐ <3 xoxox
Looks like you had a great time! i love the photos you’ve taken they’re really good and i love the look of the place ๐ x x
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Thanks so much Millie ๐ <3 xoxox