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The Garden at 120 is free to visit, and you don’t even need to book a ticket. How ace is that?
The City of London claims the garden is the largest public rooftop space in the City – the City of London, that is, not Greater London.
London, one of the best cities in the world, renowned for its rich history and iconic landmarks, is home to some little gems.
One such gem is The Garden at 120 Fenchurch Street, better known as The Garden at 120.
Tucked away amid the City’s towering buildings, this tremendous little rooftop garden offers an escape from the busy streets below while providing panoramic views of the London skyline.
The Garden at 120 is one of our favourite things to do in the City of London. However, our favourite floral destination in London remains Barbican Conservatory, followed by Columbia Road Flower Market.
If you haven’t visited the Conservatory, it’s worth a visit if you like being surrounded by lush greenery and Brutalist architecture. And Columbia Road is London’s best destination on a Sunday morning!
What’s at the Top?
The garden is 15 storeys up and offers the following:
The Views
When you reach the top, you are rewarded with epic and unique 360-degree views of the City of London and Greater London, including some of London’s most significant landmarks.
You’ll get eyes on the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Walkie-Talkie (home to Sky Garden), St Paul’s Cathedral, and Canary Wharf, to name a few.
You’ll also get one of the best views of The Gherkin. You can see some of the streets below, where people look like ants amid the massive buildings.
Plant Life
Given it’s a garden, you’ll also see some plant life at the top, believe it or not. The garden, designed by German landscape architects Latz + Partner, features 85 Italian wisteria trees and more than 30 fruit trees.
There is also a 200-foot-long flowing water feature to complement the surrounding greenery. There are also loads of other flowering plants and ferns to feast your eyes on.
14 Hills
Once you’ve done wandering around the garden, you can get a bite to eat or a drink. This is where 14 Hills comes in.
In 14 Hills, there’s a bar, restaurant and deli. The latter offers takeaway food. Visitย 14hills.co.ukย to view the menu orย book a table.
Where is the Garden at 120?
The Garden at 120 is on top of the Fen Court building at 120 Fenchurch Street, accessible from Fenchurch Street or Fenchurch Avenue if coming from the Gherkin to the north. Upon arrival, you’ll pass through a scanner, then take the dedicated public lift to the roof garden. Staff will guide you all the way.
The Garden at 120 Map & Visitor Info
๐ 120 Fenchurch St, London, EC3M 5BA
๐ท Free
๐ thegardenat120.com
๐ Summer: 1 Apr โ 30 Sep, Mon to Fri 1000-2100, Sat & Sun 1000-1700
๐ Winter: 1 Oct โ 31 Mar (Mon to Fri 1000-1830 Sat & Sun 1000-1700
๐ Closed on bank holidays
When is the best time to visit The Garden at 120?
On a dry, sunny, and wind-free day. Ha! But you can’t control that stuff, so the next best time is when there are fewer crowds, which is earlier in the morning or later in the evening. It’s worth checking Google Maps ‘Popular times’ function for a rough indication of when it’s busiest.
Is The Garden at 120 worth visiting?
Yes, it is. The Garden at 120 is definitely worth visiting. It’s a strong attraction in its own right, with excellent views in a peaceful setting.
But the garden is also an alternative to the Sky Garden, which can be challenging to get tickets for.
Is The Garden at 120 Fenchurch Street free?
Yes, it’s 100% free! You don’t even need to book a ticket. Just turn up, go through security, and take the lift to the top.
How much does it cost to go to The Garden at 120?
Absolutely nothing. It’s totally free to visit The Garden at 120. You don’t even need to book a ticket. Simply turn up.
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