Free garden in the sky
The best way to visit the Sky Garden
The free garden with a booked slot, a music night with a glass of fizz, the view east to Tower Bridge and the City around it: here is how to get in, with honest advice on booking the free slot before it goes, what the paid night adds, and how long you can stay.
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The Sky Garden is free, but you must book a time slot online. Book it on the Sky Garden's own website.
Free slots are released every Monday morning, three weeks ahead. The paid music night, from €26 and non-refundable, is the other way in.
The one paid ticket for the Sky Garden
Most people should book the free slot. This paid evening is for those who want music and a drink.
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from €26 per person Our top pick 2 hours 3.8 (109) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sky Garden music night with a glass of fizz
Non-refundable. A 2-hour evening with DJ sets or live music and one glass of champagne (or a soft option). Honest note: it has 3.8 from 109 reviews, and it does not include the outdoor terrace.
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Sky Garden tickets: how to book the free slot
Book a free ticket on the Sky Garden's website. Visiting is free, but spaces are limited.
Free tickets go live every Monday morning for the whole week, three weeks ahead. Bank holidays are the exception. Book early, as slots go fast.
Your ticket lets you stay for one hour from entry.
When we checked (24 October 2026), one visitor lift was out of service. The Sky Garden says some ticket holders may not get in at their time, and suggests rebooking if you are flexible.
Walk-ins and paid early or late entry
Walk-ins are allowed in public hours, but only if there is space. Entry is not guaranteed.
An early-morning walk-in costs £11.50 with a hot drink. An evening walk-in starts at £15.50. A sunrise ticket from 8am to 9am costs £11.50 with a hot drink and a pastry.
The music night
The music night is a paid evening with DJ sets or live music. It lasts about 2 hours and starts from €26.
Be clear on what you get. Entry is standing, and seats go first come, first served. The ticket does not include the outdoor terrace.
It is non-refundable and not for anyone under 18. It has 3.8 from 109 reviews.
By day or at night
Go by day for daylight views, or at a weekend for the evening. The public garden opens Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm. At weekends and on bank holidays, it opens from 11am to 9pm.
Under-16s must be with an adult. They cannot stay after 6pm on weekdays or after 9pm at weekends.
From 6pm, the bars and the Darwin Restaurant ask for smart-casual dress.
For the view from the river and the wheel, a London Eye cruise combo does both.
The Shard has a paid viewing gallery, higher up but not free.
Getting there and security
The Sky Garden is at 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF. Monument station is a short walk away. Tower Hill, Aldgate, Bank and Mansion House are under 10 minutes on foot.
Expect airport-style security. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed, and there are no lockers. Bring a photo ID, as the Sky Garden follows Challenge 25.
Before you go to the Sky Garden
Set a Monday reminder
Free slots come out on Monday mornings, three weeks ahead. Book as soon as they open.
Leave big bags behind
There are no lockers. Large bags and suitcases are turned away at security.
Bring ID
Bring a photo ID. Evening walk-ins must show physical ID.
Know the music night rules
The paid music night is non-refundable and for adults only. It does not include the terrace.
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