IS THE SKY GARDEN GOOD FOR KIDS?
LONDON WITH KIDS – TRAVEL GUIDE
If you’re visiting London soon, The Sky Garden is a fabulous FREE activity that should be on your bucket list, but is The Sky Garden good for kids?
It isn’t specifically aimed at kids but as a family, we loved visiting here. Read on for all you need to know and tips on how to enjoy visiting with kids.
For reference, our boys are 4 and 1.
THE SKY GARDEN WITH KIDS
LOCATION: It’s also known as the Walkie Talkie building and is located at 20 Fenchurch Street London.
TICKETS: The Sky Garden is FREE to visit but you do need to book a ticket, on the website, linked HERE. They are released every Monday morning 3 weeks in advance. So set yourself a reminder to get them.
SECURITY: you have to go through security to enter and your bags go through a scanner. If you’re bringing a stroller/ pushchair, have everything ready in a bag so it’s easy to unload.
ACCESSIBILITY: the viewing platform 35 floors up, is accessed by a lift (elevator). There is also a disabled access elevator taking you up to the 38th floor. However, there are steps up/ down each side and this is where you get the best views.
This makes it, not very pushchair / stroller-friendly. We didn’t like to leave our stroller unattended, so my husband and I took turns walking around with the boys while the other had a rest. Some people had left small small strollers folded at the bottom of the stairs. If possible leave yours at home/ your hotel and use a baby carrier.
FOOD & DRINKS: you’re not allowed to take in your own food however we were able to take in the kid’s drinks and snacks. There is a cafe selling cocktails, coffee cake etc and tables ideal for kids (no purchase necessary) There are also two restaurants but we didn’t eat there.
VIEWS: You get great views of The Shard, Tower Bridge, The River Thames and much more.
SO, IS THE SKY GARDEN GOOD FOR KIDS?
Overall, this is a great activity for both parents and kids. Our 4-year-old loved it and keeps asking to go back. It’s especially great as it is a free activity – if you have little kids and they’re not in the mood so, you end up not spending too long there it doesn’t matter!
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoy visiting the Sky Garden.
I have lots of other guides on things to do in London with kids.
