As you probably know, I’ve been to London a few times. More about London’s hidden places in this article, today we’re focusing on one gem I’ve found out about recently. We will look at an alternative to Sky Gardens, a great place called Garden at 120. No booking necessary, just show up and enjoy a beautiful view from a lovely tall skyscraper.
Comparison to Sky Gardens
The rooftop garden called Garden at 120 is located in 120 Fenchurch St in central London, not far from the Sky Gardens. You don’t need to book a ticket in advance and it opens at ten o’clock. You can stay on top as long as you wish. Of course, there is also a restaurant if you needed it. These gardens on the are interesting as unlike the already mentioned Sky Gardens, they are opened. Therefore, if it rains, I wouldn’t recommend it. They are also great as you can walk around the entire circuit. And you can see one of the most famous skyscrapers at your fingertips – the famous Gherkin.
The view
Speaking of the view, you won’t get as good of a view of central London as you could from the London Eye but the view here is still truly magnificent. It is mainly because of the skyscrapers that are all around you. A little further away is the London Bridge, which will take you back to the older and ‘British’ London. Ten out of ten for me, I definitely recommend it. There are also benches, so if you bring something to eat, this is definitely one of the better places to eat.
I wonder why it isn’t as touristy but I’m certainly not complaining. I don’t really enjoy crowded tourist London anymore, so I’m glad I found a new lovely place.
Photogallery
Of course, you don’t have to believe me that the visit is worth it, but maybe the photos will convince you! So this is the Garden at 120:
