EVENTS in high definition.

theviewfromtheshard.com [email protected] Since opening in 2013 The View from The Shard has fast become one of the most sought after event spaces in London.

Designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano and at a height of 1,016ft (310m), The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe, and has already become a symbol of London, recognisable throughout the world.

The View is situated at the top of The Shard, accessible point of The Shard, level 72, an on floors 68, 69 and 72 and is almost twice open-air viewing platform exposed to the the height of any other viewing platform in elements and sounds of the city below, for London. It is the only place to experience 1,000 the chance to gaze up to the shards of glass years of history with views of up to 40 miles that form the top of the sculptural building as across one of the greatest cities on earth. they disappear into the sky. The View offers a triple-height viewing The View from The Shard is a truly gallery on level 69, with unrivalled 360 degree unique new venue for London and the perfect views. Guests may also ascend to the highest setting for a wide range of exclusive events.

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Guests arrive at the The View from The Shard’s private entrance on Joiner Street, from there they will take a unique journey by kaleidoscopic lifts travelling 6 metres per second.

Level 1 Level 69 Level 69 Upon arrival guests begin their In the triple-height, light-filled main gallery, beneath. Gaze up to the shards of glass 2,592 sqft exploration of the UK’s capital through a the spectacular view is fully revealed, that form the top of the sculptural selection of digital visual displays which enabling guests to explore London in building as they disappear into the sky. Combined area: 5,456 sqft can be personalised for your event. every direction for up to 40 miles.

Level 68 Level 72 High-speed lifts whisk guests to Level The highest publicly accessible level 68, where a cloudscape will create the of The Shard, this floor is exposed to impression of being on a different plane the elements and offers the chance above the world. to experience the sounds of the city Entrance

4 5 Hire The View from The Shard With a combined 5456 sqft The View • Exclusive use of the full attraction Breakfast meetings can accommodate up to 400 guests including the open air floor on Level 72 Available from 7am – 9.30am, start your during the summer months (300 in • A team of trained guest ambassadors morning with a breakfast served on winter) for a standing reception and is to aid the smooth running of your Level 69 and inspire your guests with also available to smaller groups for very event the view over London during sunrise. special private seated dinners. • Planning and event management Evening Events Built around a central core with 360° views of London, When hiring The View your event from events-industry professionals Plan your event from 7pm as the sun sets The View from The Shard offers a versatile space for a wide range of events. benefits from the following elements, with years of experience over London, watch as the city lights up all included in the hire fee: • Highly professional and discreet and dazzle your guests under the stars. security team

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GETTING HERE

The Shard is located beside London Bridge Station and offers great connectivity through a single transport interchange for London Underground, mainline, road and water taxis, buses, ferries, cycle and pedestrian routes.

The View from The Shard is just and Southern Railway services, website (www.citycruises.com) for a outside London Bridge tube/train connecting London Bridge with to full timetable. Thames Clippers also station. The entrance is on Joiner Bedford, Brighton, Southampton and run services between London Eye and Street, just off St Thomas’ Street. From much of Kent. International visitors can North Greenwich every 30mins. Visit the upper concourse, take the escalator use the capital’s airport network and their website (www.thamesclippers.com) beside The Shard down to Joiner Street. the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, 15 for full details. minutes away. London Underground Car The London Bridge station serves the Bus There are no parking or drop off Northern Line and the Jubilee Line, Buses that stop near London Bridge facilities at The Shard. There are a connecting The View to London’s key Station include: 43, 48, 141, 149, 521, 17, number of privately owned car parks in districts – Bond Street to the west, the 21, 35, 40, 47, 133, 343, 381, RV1. the local area, the nearest being around City to the north and Canary Wharf to five minutes’ walk away. Boat the east – in less than 10 minutes. City Cruise’s Boat to Tower Pier departs Train from either Waterloo, Westminster London Bridge Station is London’s main or Greenwich piers, running services interchange for South London serving every 30mins in the summer and POCKET First Capital Connect, Southeastern every 35mins in the winter. Visit their

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