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The 20 best viewpoints in London

Our curated top 20 viewpoints in London, ranked by quality rating, image richness and content depth. For the complete list of 99 viewpoints see the full viewpoints index for London.

  1. 1

    The London Eye

    Capsule, London Eye, London SE1 - geograph.org.uk - 2492201

    135 m observation wheel on the South Bank.

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  2. 2

    The Shard

    The Shard, viewpoints in London

    Renzo Piano's 309 m tower — the tallest building in the UK.

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  3. 3

    BT Tower

    BT Tower from Euston Road, London - 4080875293

    London's 191m Grade-II-listed 1964 telecoms tower; reopening as hotel.

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  4. 4

    Up at The O2

    Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow headlining the Stone Free 2017 Festival at the O2 (34994155640)

    Climb over the O2 Arena roof on the Greenwich peninsula — 360° London views.

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  5. 5

    Observation Point

    Kent

    Grasshopper Sculpture - geograph.org.uk - 5984367

    Observation Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  6. 6

    Radius Bench

    Surrey

    Which notice is right^ - geograph.org.uk - 2137893

    Radius Bench is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  7. 7

    Castle

    Surrey

    Guildford - Queen Philippa of Hainault - geograph.org.uk - 6672005

    Castle is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  8. 8

    Horizon 22

    Looking up at Tower 42 from Bishopsgate - geograph.org.uk - 4675153

    Horizon 22 — Named viewpoint at 254 m elevation.

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  9. 9

    Kitchen Bridge

    Cambridgeshire

    Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge - geograph.org.uk - 6999573

    Kitchen Bridge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  10. 10

    Tower Bridge

    Tower Bridge - panoramio (18)

    Tower Bridge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  11. 11

    Yardley Hill

    Forest boundary - geograph.org.uk - 2494276

    Yardley Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  12. 12

    Northernmost Point of Kent

    Buddleia on Sea Wall - geograph.org.uk - 1129928

    Northernmost Point of Kent is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  13. 13

    Henman Hill

    Henman Hill, viewpoints in London

    Henman Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  14. 14

    Lippitts Hill

    Essex

    Lippitts Hill, viewpoints in Essex

    Lippitts Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  15. 15

    Millfield

    Chapel, Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School - geograph.org.uk - 4778963

    Millfield is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  16. 16

    Tower of Church of St Augustine

    Tower of Church of St Augustine, viewpoints in London

    Tower of Church of St Augustine is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  17. 17

    St Martha's Hill

    Surrey

    St Martha's Hill, viewpoints in Surrey

    St Martha's Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  18. 18

    Steve's Spot

    Surrey

    Foxgloves, Albury Warren - geograph.org.uk - 4506302

    Steve's Spot is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  19. 19

    Saddle Knob

    Surrey

    Reigate from Saddle Knob - geograph.org.uk - 2502427

    Saddle Knob is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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  20. 20

    Switch House

    The viewing gallery on top of Tate Modern's Blavatnik Building - geograph.org.uk - 5534934

    Switch House is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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