The Shard, London

Name: The Shard
Address: 31 St Thomas St, London, SE1 9RY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 3011 1256

#216 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

The Shard, also referred to as the Shard of Glass, Shard London Bridge and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a 72-storey skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of the Shard Quarter development. Standing 309.6 metres high, the Shard is the tallest building in the United Kingdom, and the seventh-tallest building in Europe. It is also the second-tallest free-standing structure in the United Kingdom, after the concrete tower of the Emley Moor transmitting station. It replaced Southwark Towers, a 24-storey office block built on the site in 1975. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1 February 2013 (11 years ago)Architectural style: High-tech architecture, Neo-futurismHeight: 1016 ftFloors: 96Coordinates: 51°30'16"N, 0°5'11"W

Address

31 St Thomas StSouthwark (Grange)London SE1 9RY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 3011 1256

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Day trips

The Shard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Borough Market, City Hall, Old Billingsgate Market, Southwark Cathedral.

~1020 ftNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Borough Market, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of London, Borough Market stands as a mecca for food lovers from around the globe. This vibrant market, one of the oldest and largest in the city, has been serving the people of Southwark for over 1,000 years.
~1770 ftE
City hall
City Hall, London
9 min walk • City Hall, the strikingly modern headquarters of the Greater London Authority (GLA), stands on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge in London, England. This distinctive, bulbous building, designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster and opened in...
~1650 ftN
Shopping, Market
Old Billingsgate Market, London
8 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the River Thames, Old Billingsgate Market is an iconic event venue in the heart of London, England. Once the world's largest fish market, the Victorian building has been transformed into a premier location for a variety of events, from...
~950 ftNW
Church, William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites
Southwark Cathedral, London
5 min walk • Southwark Cathedral stands as a serene oasis in the bustling heart of London, offering a sanctuary of history and spirituality amidst the city's modernity. This Anglican cathedral, formally known as The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie...
~870 ftN
1970s bridge spanning the River Thames
London Bridge, London
5 min walk • London Bridge, not to be confused with the more decorative Tower Bridge, is a functional box girder bridge that crosses the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This bridge has a rich history that dates back centuries, although the current incarnation was built in...
~1380 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Borough High Street, London
7 min walk • Borough High Street is a road in Southwark, London, running south-west from London Bridge, forming part of the A3 route which runs from London to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
~830 ftNE
Harbor, Shopping centre, Shopping
Hay's Galleria, London
4 min walk • Hay's Galleria is a mixed use building in the London Borough of Southwark situated on the south bank of the River Thames featuring offices, restaurants, shops, and flats.
~1380 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Ruins
Winchester Palace, London
7 min walk • Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
~1220 ftW
Shopping, Market
Hop Exchange, London
6 min walk • The Hop Exchange is a Grade II listed building at No. 24 Southwark Street, London, in the Bankside area of the London Borough of Southwark. Opened in 1867 and designed by R.H. Moore it served as the centre for hop trading for the brewing industry.
~1790 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Magnus the Martyr, London
9 min walk • St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, which is located in Lower Thames Street near The Monument to the Great Fire of London, is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham.
~1640 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Scoop, London
8 min walk • The Scoop is an outdoor amphitheatre situated on the south side of the River Thames near Tower Bridge in London, located next to City Hall, providing seating for approximately 800 people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Shard open?

The Shard is open:

Monday 7 am - 1 am
Tuesday 7 am - 1 am
Wednesday 7 am - 1 am
Thursday 7 am - 1 am
Friday 7 am - 3 am
Saturday 9 am - 3 am
Sunday 9 am - 1 am

Which popular attractions are close to The Shard?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Thomas Guy, London (2 min walk), Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, London (3 min walk), Tooley Street, London (4 min walk), The London Bridge Experience, London (4 min walk).

How to get to The Shard by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Shard:

Bus

London Bridge Bus Station (2 min walk)
London Bridge Station • Lines: 343, 381, 388, 47, N199, N381 (3 min walk)

Metro

London Bridge • Lines: Jubilee, Northern (3 min walk)
Borough • Lines: Northern (10 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (5 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (10 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (12 min walk)
Bank (16 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (13 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (18 min walk)