What is the Sky Garden in London?
The Sky Garden is a public garden and viewing space at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street, a skyscraper in the City of London nicknamed the Walkie-Talkie. It offers free views across London, though visitors need to book in advance.
The building, designed by architect Rafael Vinoly, was completed in 2014. Its distinctive shape, wider at the top than at the bottom, gave it the nickname Walkie-Talkie.
The Sky Garden occupies the top three floors, with landscaped gardens, terraces, restaurants and bars.
Views and booking
From the Sky Garden, visitors can see landmarks such as the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard and St Paul's Cathedral. An open-air terrace offers additional views.
Free tickets are released online in advance and are often booked quickly. Visitors can also book tables at the restaurants and bars.
In 2013, while the building was under construction, its curved glass facade reflected sunlight onto the street, reportedly melting parts of a parked car. Shading was added to solve the problem.
The nearest Tube station is Monument, a short walk away.