The Shard Opening Hours: Last Entry and Closing Time

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and Sunday, follow a shorter clock that moves with the season. Last entry is one hour before that day's close.

When The View from The Shard is open

The View from The Shard does not keep one clock all year. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Saturdays keep a long evening. Wednesday to Friday, and Sunday, follow a shorter clock that moves with the season.

Last entry is always one hour before that day's advertised close. The bars stop serving about 30 minutes before close. Once you are on the viewing floors you can stay until closing.

The Shard opening hours by day

Closed days
Saturdays
Wed to Fri, Sunday

Closed days

The View from The Shard is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Events can still change a date that would otherwise be open. The slot on the ticket is the clock that counts.

Last entry does not apply on a closed day. There is no late Monday lift.

Closed: Monday and Tuesday
Open: Wednesday to Sunday
Events can overlay an otherwise open date

Last entry and closing time at The Shard

The viewing galleries at The View from The Shard

Last entry is one hour before the advertised closing time. On a Saturday that is 9:00 p.m. On Wednesday to Friday, and Sunday, it follows that day's close. The bars stop about 30 minutes before close.

Once you are inside, you can stay until closing. Arrive at last entry and you get a short visit.

The official hours page prints sunset for the day. Pick a slot that still has you on the floor when the sun goes down if that is the visit you want.

The Shard address and visit details

The door

The View from The Shard uses Joiner Street, London SE1 9QU. London Bridge station is a two-minute walk. Address and Directions has the tube, trains, buses, and the walk from the pier.

Once you are inside

Tickets cover levels 68 and 69 and the open-air skydeck on level 72. Bags, wind on the skydeck, and who needs an adult with them are on Plan Your Visit.

The Shard tickets for these hours

The View from The Shard

Arrival is timed. The ticket covers the viewing floors and the skydeck on the date you book. After last entry they do not start a new visit.

The View from the Shard

Highlights

Enjoy sweeping 360-degree vistas of London from over 300 meters high.

Visit multiple viewing platforms including levels 68, 69, and the open-air deck on level 79.

Skip the regular admission queue with your entry ticket.

Optional add-ons such as a glass of Champagne and a digital photo package enhance the visit.

Marvel at famous landmarks like the London Eye, Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Thames from above.

Questions about The Shard opening hours

What are The Shard opening hours?

The View from The Shard is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Saturdays are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and Sunday, run a shorter clock that moves with the season. Last entry is always one hour before that day's advertised close.

What time is last entry at The Shard?

Always one hour before that day's advertised close. On a Saturday that is 9:00 p.m. On the other open days it follows whatever close is on your ticket.

Is The Shard open on Mondays and Tuesdays?

No. Mondays and Tuesdays are closed.

What time does The Shard close on Saturdays?

10:00 p.m., with last entry at 9:00 p.m.

Can I stay after last entry if I am already inside?

Yes. Once you are on the viewing floors you can stay until closing. Last entry only stops new arrivals.

What time do the bars close at The View from The Shard?

About 30 minutes before the advertised closing time.

Is The Shard open at sunset?

Book a Saturday or a weekday slot that is still open when the sun goes down.

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