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The grassy slope of Primrose Hill with the city beyond

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London views and parks

8 placesFreeUpdated November 5, 2026

Views from the Sky Garden, the London Eye, Primrose Hill and Tower Bridge, the royal parks of Hyde Park, St James's and Regent's Park, and a stroll down Portobello Road.

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  1. Viewpoint· City

    Sky Garden

    An indoor garden under a glass dome at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street, with an open-air terrace over the Thames, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.

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    The garden under the glass roof of the Sky Garden, at the top of the Walkie-Talkie tower

  2. Viewpoint· South Bank

    London Eye

    The giant observation wheel on the South Bank, opposite Parliament. One slow turn in its glass capsules shows the Thames, Westminster and the City from above.

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    The London Eye and County Hall seen from across the Thames

  3. Viewpoint· Primrose Hill

    Primrose Hill

    A grassy hill north of Regent's Park with one of London's protected views: from the top the whole skyline, St Paul's included, spreads out in front of you.

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    The grassy slope of Primrose Hill with the city beyond
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    Viewpoint· Tower Hill

    Tower Bridge

    The Victorian twin-towered bascule bridge that still lifts to let ships through. Its high walkways have glass-floor sections looking straight down to the Thames.

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    Tower Bridge over the Thames, with its two stone towers and blue walkways

  5. Nature & beaches· Mayfair

    Hyde Park

    Central London's great royal park, with the Serpentine lake, rowing boats, Speakers' Corner and open lawns that run straight into Kensington Gardens.

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    Horse riders and cyclists on a tree-lined path in Hyde Park

  6. Nature & beaches· St James's

    St James's Park

    The oldest royal park, between Westminster and Buckingham Palace, with a lake full of waterfowl and resident pelicans. Its bridge looks to the palace one way and Whitehall the other.

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    St James's Park lake seen from the Blue Bridge, with Duck Island in the middle

  7. Nature & beaches· Marylebone

    Regent's Park

    A royal park ringed by white stucco Regency terraces, with the rose beds of Queen Mary's Gardens, a boating lake and the canal along its northern edge.

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    Paths and trees in Regent's Park

  8. Shopping· Notting Hill

    Portobello Road

    Notting Hill's antiques-market street, lined with pastel-coloured houses. On Saturdays it fills with stalls of silver, furniture, clothing and food.

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    Portobello Road with its colourful houses and street-level shops

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Before you go

How to enjoy the London views

  1. Sky Garden is free, but book

    Entry costs nothing, but you need to book on its website. New slots are released weekly about three weeks ahead, and sunset times go fast.

  2. Primrose Hill at sunset

    From the top you see the whole skyline as the sun goes down behind you. Walk there across Regent's Park.

  3. Park to park

    St James's Park, Green Park and Hyde Park link up almost without touching tarmac: a green walk from Westminster to Kensington.

  4. Portobello on Saturday

    Portobello Road's antiques market is at its fullest on Saturdays. On other days the street is calmer and many stalls stay shut.

Checked on November 3, 2026. Opening hours and tickets can change, so check each place’s website before you go.

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